John Pollock and Wai Ting review F1: The Movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and starring Brad Pitt. Topics covered in this hour-long discussion:
- The film’s ambitious production, with much of the action filmed at actual race weekends during the 2023/2024 seasons
- Believability of 61-year-old Brad Pitt being cast as an F1 driver
- Sponsorships, product placements, and the abundant “brand activations” within F1
- How the film differs from, and challenges the Drive To Survive viewer
- Criticisms of the film’s authenticity from die-hard F1 fans
Plus, our thoughts on Dwayne Johnson in “The Smashing Machine” trailer.
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Synopsis from Google:
In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1’s most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world. Driving alongside the team’s hotshot rookie, Sonny soon learns that the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
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