If there’s a more predictable film than F1, I haven’t seen it. Genuinely, if you told me ChatGPT had written the script I’d believe you. (Though actually if you told ChatGPT to throw in a few plot twists it probably could have come up with better!)
It’s good old Hollywood razzle dazzle visually with plenty of middle-distance staring by Brad Pitt who plays the lead so if that’s your cup of tea and you don’t need a decent storyline, perhaps you’ll enjoy this.
Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a has-been F1 driver attempting to make an unlikely comeback. He’s a sullen chap, old mate Sonny, and you get the feeling Pitt doesn’t exactly have to stretch much to meet the casting criteria on that front.
If you want to know more about the storyline check out this BBC review.
F1 has an audience but it sure ain’t me and I also think it’s likely a smaller pool of people than the marketing of the film would suggest.
It opens on Thursday 26 June, runs 155 minutes and is rated M.