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F1: The Movie (2025)


F1: The Movie follows a veteran driver coming out of retirement to mentor a young rookie while trying to prove he still belongs on the track.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy, the film is clean, polished, and loaded with style. But with Jerry Bruckheimer producing, it leans more into spectacle than subtlety. You can feel the Bruckheimer DNA in every dramatic slow-mo, thunderous soundtrack cue, and pit-lane explosion. That’s not a bad thing. It just feels more like his movie than Kosinski’s.

Brad Pitt, fresh off Bullet Train and still riding the wave from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, plays the aging driver with charm and edge. He’s believable behind the wheel and sells the physical and emotional wear of someone who’s spent too long chasing speed. It’s one of his more grounded roles in years, and he pulls it off without trying too hard.

Damson Idris, known for Snowfall, of which I own the comic, plays the rookie and brings a mix of humility and hunger. He doesn’t try to outshine Pitt; instead, he plays off him with sharp timing and intensity. He’s the emotional core of the film and holds his own when the story shifts focus to his rise.

The gorgeous Kerry Condon, coming off her Oscar-nominated turn in The Banshees of Inisherin, plays the team engineer and brings brains and bite to the screen. She isn’t just there to spout technical jargon. Her scenes with Pitt have a lived-in energy that helps ground the film’s more over-the-top moments.

Tobias Menzies, known for The Crown and Outlander, plays the team owner and is in full serious-face mode. He adds tension without chewing scenery and manages to stay believable, even when the script gets dramatic.

It’s loud, fast, and surprisingly emotional. A stylish, crowd-pleasing ride that still knows when to pump the brakes. Result: A-

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