By CINDY JUNOVICA
The Fast and Furious crew bid farewell to Paul Walker in a way that left his family and fans with a bittersweet feeling. His character, Brian O’Conner was seen driving off, ready to explore the unexplored.
When Walker unexpectedly passed away during the production of Furious 7 (F7), it was a shock to his family, friends, co-stars, and his fans. Still, the movie had to go on.
According to Washington Post, instead of cutting out Walker’s remaining scenes in the movie, director James Wan decided to carry on with the filming by using Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) and body doubles to finish the rest of his unfinished scenes.
The question is, even with the use of sophisticated CGI to bring Walker back to life, will F7 be the same again without his real presence?
Public Relations and Marketing major Wilson Ong Wei Sheng, 22, said, “It was a mixed feeling to watch Paul Walker again.
“I’m happy that I got to see him taking on his character as the cool Brian O’Conner. At the same time, it was sad knowing that this would be the last time I’ll see him on screen, in the series.”
The Fast and Furious crew bid farewell to Paul Walker in a way that left his family and fans with a bittersweet feeling. His character, Brian O’Conner was seen driving off, ready to explore the unexplored.
When Walker unexpectedly passed away during the production of Furious 7 (F7), it was a shock to his family, friends, co-stars, and his fans. Still, the movie had to go on.
According to Washington Post, instead of cutting out Walker’s remaining scenes in the movie, director James Wan decided to carry on with the filming by using Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) and body doubles to finish the rest of his unfinished scenes.
The question is, even with the use of sophisticated CGI to bring Walker back to life, will F7 be the same again without his real presence?
Public Relations and Marketing major Wilson Ong Wei Sheng, 22, said, “It was a mixed feeling to watch Paul Walker again.
“I’m happy that I got to see him taking on his character as the cool Brian O’Conner. At the same time, it was sad knowing that this would be the last time I’ll see him on screen, in the series.”
Apart from all of the over-the-top action sequences, explosions, attractive women, extravagant parties and gorgeous cars, F7 was, is, and will always be shadowed by Walker’s untimely death.
The director decided not to ‘kill’ O’Conner in F7 and portray his retirement from the racing world instead. It is comforting that fans are still able to see Walker’s charming smile in the end and witness his happily-ever-after moment with his wife and son – the joy he truly deserves.
Interactive Multimedia Design student Albert Aristyo, 21, commented, “It’s the best way to remember him, watching him going off into the sunset with his family and living happily rather than making him die in the car crash again.”
The decision was really the best for all worlds; fans see Walker in his most iconic role, the filming could proceed without disruption of the storyline, and no one has to feel like he was disrespected.
To top it all off, the movie wrapped up with the memorable and heartwarming scene where Walker and his co-star, Vin Diesel bid their farewell. Fans around the world discreetly wiped their eyes while sobbing inaudibly during this final scene. No shame, all of us did.
The montage scenes of Walker and Diesel with the whole crew, accompanied by Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” from the soundtrack, definitely left a huge emotional impact and stole the hearts of the audience.
Hospitality and Management student, William Chu, 20, confessed, “I felt that the final scene was very natural and it was exceptionally touching.
“I don’t know if this will be the last of the Fast and Furious series, but if it is, F7 is the best one so far.”
Walker might be gone, but his memory will remain forever in every one of his family, friends, co-stars, and fans’ hearts.
Walker himself once said, “If one day the speed kills me, do not cry because I was smiling.”
The director decided not to ‘kill’ O’Conner in F7 and portray his retirement from the racing world instead. It is comforting that fans are still able to see Walker’s charming smile in the end and witness his happily-ever-after moment with his wife and son – the joy he truly deserves.
Interactive Multimedia Design student Albert Aristyo, 21, commented, “It’s the best way to remember him, watching him going off into the sunset with his family and living happily rather than making him die in the car crash again.”
The decision was really the best for all worlds; fans see Walker in his most iconic role, the filming could proceed without disruption of the storyline, and no one has to feel like he was disrespected.
To top it all off, the movie wrapped up with the memorable and heartwarming scene where Walker and his co-star, Vin Diesel bid their farewell. Fans around the world discreetly wiped their eyes while sobbing inaudibly during this final scene. No shame, all of us did.
The montage scenes of Walker and Diesel with the whole crew, accompanied by Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” from the soundtrack, definitely left a huge emotional impact and stole the hearts of the audience.
Hospitality and Management student, William Chu, 20, confessed, “I felt that the final scene was very natural and it was exceptionally touching.
“I don’t know if this will be the last of the Fast and Furious series, but if it is, F7 is the best one so far.”
Walker might be gone, but his memory will remain forever in every one of his family, friends, co-stars, and fans’ hearts.
Walker himself once said, “If one day the speed kills me, do not cry because I was smiling.”