F1 - Movie Review

F1 is based on a man who is shown by the actor Brad Pitt as an experienced driver who returns to the racing world of Formula 1. He takes charge of a young talent, thus forming a formidable partnership that will dominate the motorsport tracks, as they engage in high-speed driving. Dramatizing the Grand Prix weekends the movie combines a personal story with the passion for the sports and work; the core values presented depict the values of a team and perseverance. The tone would be adrenaline-pumping car chase and race scenes and more mature feel of a character development. The viewers are introduced to the thrill and technology of speed, friendship, and the race for perfection.

Pitt offers one of his best performances that depict the life of a driver who has all the more reason to go back to racing. The chemistry with Damson Idris who portrays his protégé is real and it brings a good portrayal of the teacher-student relationship. The rest of the cast, with Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, also brings the depth and the seriousness to the developing plot.

By Joseph Kosinski, the movie succeeds to adapt the feeling of high-speed Formula, one racing limitlessly. Kosinski’s approach ensures the audience gets a feel of the track and at the same time keeping a human feel in the movie. He rises to this occasion with a fashion that gives an impressive and convincing picture of the racing scene.

The music in the movie is also fitting with high-energy tracks to accompany the racing scenes and slower tracks for the internal drama scenes. The music in the FORMULA 1 creates an auditory environment that leads the viewer even deeper into the arabesque of the film. Camera work is impressive and sensitive to the train of events; that takes the viewer to the center of the race, making himher feel the adrenalin.

The technical side of the film reflects the atmosphere of Formula 1 surroundings such as pit lanes, luxurious paddocks, etc. Attention is paid to details that can make the viewer feel that they are right in the middle of the glamorous yet highly intense racing world.

Special effects are well incorporated in the movie making particularly on the car racing activities so as not to take the center stage while telling the entire story. High velocity chases and crashes are realistic and exciting, making the movie dramatic and rather definitely stimulating to watch. There is a good flow from one race scene to another and even when it shifts from action to character development, the film maintains its pace excellently. I believe that the pacing of the film is well-established with the fast-action race scenes being followed by moderate and even slow dialogue scenes. Kindness and humanity are most evident in the conversation between the old racer, played by the main actor, and his young learner who played by the young actor which makes every dialogue deep and meaningful.

However, some scenes of the movie could be viewed as cliché and stereotyped especially by those who have watched enough sports movies. While the emphasis is on racing, less is told about the characters’ growth so some arcs could be worked on.

F1: A film that is an unadulterated roller coaster of speed and thrill where motor racing is complemented by a heart-warming second chance and the spirit of camaraderie. It is engaging with its energetic performances and stunning staging which make it interesting to followers of motor racing and lovers of drama.