High-Speed Thrills , Low-Depth Story
F1 is a thrilling ride that throws you straight into the driver's seat of a Formula car. The cinematography is by far the movie's strongest element - dynamic, stylish, and genuinely immersive. It's refreshing to see a racing film shot in such an exhilarating way, all while staying grounded in realism and successfully conveying the emotions, themes, and chemistry you'd expect from this world.
Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, and Damson Idris all deliver solid performances that fit the tone of the film well.
Unfortunately, the story and characters are painfully generic. I expected the relationship between the veteran and the rookie to have much more depth, but it's handled in a very barebones, superficial way. The plot as a whole is forgettable, even uninspiring at times, and most character motivations - aside from Sonny (Brad Pitt) - are either unclear or simply vanish in the rush of high-speed driving.
I found myself wishing for more meaningful character development and stronger writing, rather than the film putting unnecessary focus on "representation" at the expense of natural, organic growth for its characters.
Still, despite its shortcomings, F1 is fun and delivers on the excitement it promises. For me, it earns a respectful 6.8/10.
Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, and Damson Idris all deliver solid performances that fit the tone of the film well.
Unfortunately, the story and characters are painfully generic. I expected the relationship between the veteran and the rookie to have much more depth, but it's handled in a very barebones, superficial way. The plot as a whole is forgettable, even uninspiring at times, and most character motivations - aside from Sonny (Brad Pitt) - are either unclear or simply vanish in the rush of high-speed driving.
I found myself wishing for more meaningful character development and stronger writing, rather than the film putting unnecessary focus on "representation" at the expense of natural, organic growth for its characters.
Still, despite its shortcomings, F1 is fun and delivers on the excitement it promises. For me, it earns a respectful 6.8/10.
- TheGuyWhoLikesMovies
- 1 sep 2025