F1 The Movie, 2025 - ★★★★
Friday, June 27, 2025
Is the story predictable? Sure.
But it's so goddamn exhilarating that I don't even care.
With its stunning cinematography, immersive sound design, and powerful score—though Hans Zimmer feels slightly out of his element here—F1 The Movie is a crowd-pleaser you can't help but enjoy.
The car racing scenes are spectacular. Unfortunately, the storyline outside the races feels fairly average. For a narrative centered on taking risks and trusting the driver, the storytelling often pulls back into the pits instead of letting these fantastic characters take the wheel and make decisions on their own.
Just as the scenes and conversations become engaging, they pull out too quickly, like planning too many pit stops and being too eager to finish the race. This pacing leaves the story feeling fleeting and somewhat underdeveloped.
That said, this didn't hamper the performances of these outstanding cast. They all completely nail their roles, bringing depth and authenticity that elevate the material.
Besides, we all know why we're here: for the car racing. And on that front, the film delivers marvelously. The intensity, exhilaration, and emotional highs and lows you expect from a racing movie are fully immersed in every race sequence.
My only real gripe is the soundtrack. While there are a few standout tracks—especially Ed Sheeran's song during the end credits—most of the musical choices didn't quite didn't land on me. They only gained momentum by the last act and peaked by the time the credits rolled, which felt a bit too late. I found myself wishing for some electrifying rock music with a killer guitar solo, or maybe some drums and bass to heighten the adrenaline.
Anyway, overall, I still enjoyed this film a lot. I believe it has that blockbuster quality, a notch above the average for such movies, and I really liked it.
So, my point is, if you love car racing movies, don't miss out on F1 The Movie. And if you're a fan of Brad Pitt, make sure to watch this!