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India Today
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Same drug, different packaging: Hansal Mehta, KJo review Brad Pitt's F1
Brad Pitt's new racing film 'F1' has hit theatres, and Indian filmmakers Karan Johar and Hansal Mehta have shared their reviews. While both agreed that the movie follows a familiar formula, they also praised it for being entertaining, exciting, and packed with thrilling race Johar posted a review on Instagram calling it a fun watch despite being predictable. 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).'advertisementHe added, 'Brad Pitt seems to have approached the role with a self-reflecting Zen mode movie star swag! So effective and landed every beat!' Though he found the climax a bit weak, he ended by saying, 'Mildly underwhelmed with the climatic beat BUT don't miss this adrenaline race and rush (sic).' Meanwhile, Hansal Mehta shared his thoughts on the film on X, saying, '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.'He added, '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.'My thoughts on F1F1 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. You can almost hear the structure ticking Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) June 29, 2025advertisementMehta also criticised the treatment of the supporting cast, 'Take Javier Bardem - an actor capable of thunder - and reduce him to one of the laziest character sketches in recent memory. A waste really.'He summed it up by saying, 'The crowd wanted the hit and the film delivered. Same drug, different packaging but the high still lands.'Directed by 'Top Gun: Maverick' filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, 'F1' stars Brad Pitt as a retired racing legend making a comeback. Co-produced by F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, the film features Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, and more.- EndsTrending Reel
Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Everything you need to know about Brad Pitt's new movie F1
Here's everything you need to know about one of the most anticipated new movies of 2025, F1 F1 is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated new blockbusters for 2025, hitting the big screen in just over a week. The high-octane drama teams Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski with Hollywood star Brad Pitt for a thrilling take on one of the world's most popular sports. Featuring an all-star cast, from Oscar-winners to TV legends and rising talents, F1 is gearing up to be the first unmissable cinema release this summer. With the film almost at the starting block, let's lay down the essentials of everything you need to know before it comes out. Who stars in F1? Silver screen icon Brad Pitt is leading the film as retired Formula One driver Sonny Hayes. Following a devastating crash in the 1990s, Sonny is forced to bow out and compete elsewhere, eventually living a nomadic lifestyle when we meet him in 2025. However, he's obliged to come out of his self-imposed exile when his close friend Ruben Cervantes (played by Javier Bardem) picks him to mentor Apex Grand Prix team (APXGP) rookie, Joshua 'Noah' Pearce (Damson Idris). In addition to this trio, BAFTA-winning Irish star Kerry Condon portrays APXGP technical director Kate McKenna. Some recognisable Brits from hit TV series also have major roles, including Outlander and The Crown's Tobias Menzies as Peter Banning, a member of APXGP's board of directors. Also in supporting roles are Killing Eve's Kim Bodnia as Kaspar Molinski, Heartstopper's Joseph Balderrama as Rico Fazio, comedy star Samson Kayo as Cashman and Ted Lasso's Sarah Niles as Bernadette Pearce, Joshua's mother. Sex Education and Bridgerton star Simone Ashley also has an undisclosed role. Casualty star Abdul Salis, Callie Cooke of Henpocalypse!, Skins' Will Merrick and Layne Harper also appear, as well as Mission: Impossible's Shea Whigham as Chip Hart. Cameos from real F1 drivers An impressive array of real drivers will make cameos in the film, including racing legends Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The film features appearances from all 10 F1 teams and their drivers portraying themselves. The full list includes: Sergio Pérez (Mexico, Red Bull), Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari), Carlos Sainz Jr. (Spain, Ferrari), George Russell (UK, Mercedes), Esteban Ocon (France, Alpine), Pierre Gasly (France, Alpine), Lando Norris (UK, McLaren), Oscar Piastri (Australia, McLaren), Valtteri Bottas (Finland, Alfa Romeo), Zhou Guanyu (China, Alfa Romeo), Fernando Alonso, (Spain, Aston Martin), Lance Stroll (Canada, Aston Martin), Kevin Magnussen (Denmark, Haas), Nico Hülkenberg (Germany, Haas), Daniel Ricciardo (Australia, AlphaTauri), Yuki Tsunoda (Japan, AlphaTauri), Nyck de Vries (Netherlands, AlphaTauri), Liam Lawson (New Zealand, (AlphaTauri), Alexander Albon (Thailand, Williams) and Logan Sargeant (USA, Williams). When will F1 be released? F1 is slated for release in the United States on Friday, 27th June. However, in contrast to a lot of Hollywood releases, the film will actually be released slightly earlier for international audiences. Film fans in the UK will be able to see F1 on the big screen, including IMAX, from Wednesday, 25th June. A co-production between Warner Bros and Apple Original Films, the movie is also expected to be released on Apple TV+ at some point this year, although a streaming premiere has yet to be announced. F1 is in UK cinemas from Wednesday, 25th June.
