Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, ‘F1: The Movie’ stars Brad Pitt as a former Formula One champion who returns to racing to support a struggling team and honor a late teammate’s memory. The film debuted in India on June 27 and earned $144 million globally in its opening weekend. Filmmaker Karan Johar has shared his thoughts on the movie.Karan Johar’s ReviewKaran Johar described ‘F1: The Movie’ as an enjoyable experience despite its predictability. On Instagram, he wrote, “Familiar Tropes, predictable beats, one-liners you see coming a mile away and Yet. SO MUCH FUN! You can’t stop yourself from reaching the edge of your seat or gasping out loud (sic).”
Praise for Brad Pitt’s PerformanceHe highlighted Brad Pitt’s portrayal in ‘F1: The Movie’, noting his “self-reflecting Zen mode movie star swag” that made his performance highly effective and precise. While Johar found the climax somewhat disappointing, he urged viewers not to miss the film’s thrilling pace, saying, “Mildly underwhelmed with the climatic beat BUT don’t miss this adrenaline race and rush (sic).”Hansal Mehta’s Take on the FilmTaking X, Hansal Mehta also shared his thoughts, “F1 applies every familiar screenwriting trope from the underdog sportsperson playbook: the tormented past, the fractured team, the old-vs-young dynamic, and the predictable trajectory from rock bottom to redemption. And yet, despite all that, it works – at least in parts. The racing sequences are thrillingly constructed. The film treats its beautifully ageing lead with near-reverence and rightly so.“About the FilmProduced by Jerry Bruckheimer and supported by F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, F1 centers on Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One champion played by Brad Pitt, who makes a comeback to help revive the struggling ApxGP team. Alongside young driver Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), they aim to restore the team’s glory. The film also features Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem, with real F1 stars like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Carlos Sainz making cameo appearances to boost authenticity and excite fans.
