Formula One
Formula One is a high-energy movie of competitive motor
racing. It is also a movie of redemption and a budding buddy movie. Brad Pitt
plays Sunny Hayes, a former Formula One driver recruited by the racing team Apxgp
to return to the sport. Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris, is the rookie
driver on the Apxgp team. He is brash, overconfident,
and not welcoming of Sunny Hayes. They are on the same team, but for the better
part of the movie, they compete against each other. As the film progresses, the
relationship evolves from rivals to teammates.
Brad Pitt portrays Sunny in his signature cool, self-assured
manner. He displays some wear and tear from his nomadic lifestyle, which lends
him a certain charisma. Joshua Pearce does
not think much of Sunny and is open about it. They must overcome this hostility
because Formula One racing is a team sport.
Sunny also has a love interest with the team's technical director,
Kate McKenna, played by the wonderful
Irish actress Kerry Condon. Her character is a combination of confidence,
smarts, and leadership. Their scenes are funny and light-hearted in contrast to
the technical automobile jargon.
Javier Bardem is the owner of Apxgp and recruits Sunny to join
the team. He is frustrated by the team's performance and Sunny’s lack of teamwork.
There are exciting racing scenes. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris
trained in Formula One racing, reaching speeds of up to 180 miles per hour. Just
a technical note regarding Formula One racing. There are races in different countries
throughout the year. Given your poll position in a particular race, you get a
certain number of points. At the end of the season, the driver with the most
points wins the Drivers’ Championship.
The film has few surprises, except for Sunny’s background.
Outcomes and relationships are predictable. If you enjoy Formula One racing and
are a fan of Brad Pitt, see this movie.