F1 (Apple TV)
For some reason, the superbly crafted racing adventure did not enter “oscar conversaion” this year?
Was it “penalized” just because it went on to become global blockbuster?
Brad Pitt’s racing epic “F1” is streaming now on Apple TV after grossing over $640 million at the worldwide this summer to become the biggest box office hit of the actor’s career.
The movie is directed by no other then Top Gun: Maverick helmer Joseph Kosinski.
It follows Bad Pitt’s character as he emerges from retirement to coach a rookie driver (Damson Idris) and save a failing F1 team.
The chemistry between the vet driver (played by Pitt effortlessly and with great charm) and the younger one (boud to become a star) is strong, and the racing scenes thrilling enough to overcome a convemtional and predictable plot.
The only guild to recognize ths picture’s merits was the Producers Guild (PGA), which found room for F1 among its Ten Nominees fr Best Picture.
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