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F1 The Movie Earns Critical Acclaim Ahead of June Premiere

Early press screenings praise Joseph Kosinski’s Formula One drama, highlighting its flawless cinematography, immersive sound design, Top Gun Maverick-style thrills, authenticity of real Grand Prix settings.

Overview

  • The film centers on Brad Pitt’s Sonny Hayes, a former F1 champion coaxed out of retirement to guide Damson Idris’s rookie driver in a high-stakes underdog comeback.
  • Critics praise Kosinski’s direction and Claudio Miranda’s cinematography for delivering immersive, Top Gun Maverick-style racing sequences.
  • Early reviews highlight the film’s sound design and pulse-pounding soundtrack as key elements that heighten on-track tension.
  • Pitt and Idris receive acclaim for their chemistry, with reviewers noting dynamic performances that ground the film’s emotional core.
  • Producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Lewis Hamilton oversaw a year-long shoot at real Grand Prix events, capturing authentic race footage for added realism.