Ruff Guff: Cine

So I've decided to write little articles and excerpts about stars and celebrities that catch my eye; either because of the eye-candy of it all, or they're underrated. Although I'm certain that most of them will be eye-candy ... and theres nothing wrong with that here.

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In 2001, an adrenaline fueled action film was released that captured the eyes of many a youth; mostly those those with hard-ons for exotic, pimped out cars and scantily clad women. I on the other hand, loved the cars and the designs of them; but have been drawn more so to the male persuasion than the female. And although Vin Deisel is one beefy mutha; I was more drawn to his co-star who played his "best friend".

I'm talking about the 2001 blockbuster hit, The Fast And The Furious. And the actor in Question, is Matt Shulze.




Matt Shulze played the ruff guff, unapologetic, fume loving, deisel-head that is Vince, the best friend of the Vin Deisel's character Toretto. It was pretty much a stock character with really no background story, whose only purpose was to provide conflict between Paul Walker's character, Brian, and his love interest. Coincidentally however, and I'm still unsure as to whether or not it was the writer's intention, but his role as Diesel's long time friend also provided friction between a beginning relationship between Diesel and Walker's characters; thusly making the story somewhat compelling to watch even if it was predictable. The role didn't provide much range in regards to acting chops, and lets face it, it wasn't meant to be. But, after seeing Matt Schulze in a few stinkers that are unfortunately called movies ... well, lets just say it could have been worse.

After The Fast and The Furious, Matt Schulze attempted at conquering the bad guy role an appeared in such movies as The Transporter and Blade 2. Provided that both movies had awesome and eye-popping action/fight scenes; the movie, on both counts, as a whole was just bad. One attempted at cashing in on the sequel factor (Blade 2); while another was just bad (The Transporte; I blame the budget, but it is only speculation). But, irregardless, Matt Schulze had a role, and even if a very stock role, he played very well. Although it must be mentioned that I'm still figuring out of thats a good thing or not.

But lets face it, with such scruffy good looks and a peircing stare that could lore anyone in, its not too hard to see why he pulls of the bad boy image.



And now some good news, Matt will be reprising his role as Vince in Fast Five, the 4th sequel to The Fast And The Furious Franchise set to be released April 29th, 2011.