Thursday, January 20, 2011

Paul Walker: The Cadillac of Action Stars

I was involved in a heated conversation about the credibility of Paul Walker as an actor. I am an avid Paul Walker advocate and have much to say in defense of his career.

Do you remember Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift? Of course, you don’t! Nobody does. Why? Paul Walker wasn’t in it. No one cared.

Paul Walker is the meat (This is a euphemism.) and potatoes (again – a euphemism) of the Fast and Furious franchise. You might want to argue: What about Vin Diesel? Yes, he’s important, but Paul Walker brings the pretty boy element that made these movies so popular. He's the dude that dudes want to be and girls want to... um... hang out with (euphemism).

What about his other films? I’m sure I don’t need to remind you of the classic film Varsity Blues. Every time you hear that Foo Fighter’s song, you think of Paul Wallker and Dawson Leary. Don’t lie. And Pleasantville? His acting was impeccable! What about Eight Below? I cried and you did, too.

Paul Walker is the vehicle that drove those movies to make millions. Therefore, he’s the Cadillac of action stars. Does that make sense? No. No, it doesn’t. That isn’t the point.

The point is, once again, I’ve wasted moments of your life reading about the greatness that is Paul Walker.

Ha.

I win. Now, go watch some of his movies, like this one: