There are moments in Fast Five that bend the laws of physics like a Looney Tunes short, and lines of dialogue so bombastic they're unintentionally hilarious. But as the kind of brawny, exciting and slightly dumb action that American blockbusters excel at, Fast Five is practically peerless, as confident and charismatic as its lead characters and every bit as fun to be around. Even with a bloated two-hour running time the movie flies by on bravado and skill, feeling quick but never rushed, over-the-top but never campy, as simple and perfectly executed as the squeal of a tire at the start of a drag race.