'F1: The Movie' is packed with adrenaline and totally worth the theater experience

While I’ve been a sports fan my entire life, I have to admit that I’m only just now starting to learn about F1, which I believe puts me in a category several people will be in this weekend when they check out Brad Pitt’s latest project, "F1: The Movie." 

In it, Pitt stars as veteran race car driver Sonny Hayes, whose F1 career ended catastrophically three decades prior with a brutal wreck. Sonny’s old pal talks him into training a young driver named Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), and the two frequently clash heads due to their similar-but-different temperaments. Their downward-spiraling relationship hits an even bigger roadblock when Joshua injures his hand in a wreck, and proceeds to blame Sonny…even though the accident was his (Joshua’s) fault.

I’ve seen many Brad Pitt movies throughout my life, and I’m not sure we've ever seen Pitt quite like this…not even in "Fight Club." Without spoiling the film too much, "F1: The Movie" is a heartwarming redemption story, and how you are never too old or "washed up" to accomplish your dreams—even if it’s 10, 20 or 30 years down the road. 

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Idris also delivers a stellar performance as the young hot shot driver that thinks he knows it all, and while some F1 enthusiasts may be disappointed at the lack of technical accuracy when it comes to how the sport is represented, I find the "Hollywood" element of the film to be an easier watch for the category I sit in—somebody who isn’t familiar with the all of the nuts and bolts of the racing, so to speak.

While some may disagree, I think Joseph Kosinski took the right directorial route here. If the film had been too technical, it would have run the risk of overwhelming people who don’t know much about the sport. The balance Kosinski strikes sets up casual viewers to become more interested overall, which is a win-win in my opinion. And while the film may not get deeply into the nitty gritty, it still offers an interesting behind-the-scenes look into the competitive world of racing and the team dynamics that accompany it.

Another intriguing element is that these racing scenes were, indeed, the real deal with real driving and real cars, something confirmed by Idris while making his press rounds. Throw in the heart-pumping racing scenes, and you’ve got a film that’s very much worth investing in the theater experience (and trust me when I say, I’m very selective over movies I recommend shelling out your hard-earned coins for).

All-in-all, I give "F1: The Movie" an 8/10 for its excellent acting, drama and entertainment.

You can see "F1: The Movie" in theaters now.

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