Category Archives: Sport

Action, No Spoiler Reviews, Sport

F1 – THE MOVIE (2025): The Things I Liked…

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F1 (2025), Brad Pitt, Warner Bros. Pictures
F1 (2025), Brad Pitt, Warner Bros. Pictures

As someone whose interest in Formula One generally starts and ends with Lewis Hamilton, the most successful F1 driver of all time, according to many, his involvement as a producer in F1 – The Movie is one of the reasons I had to see it. The main reasons are the well-edited trailers,  its stars Damson Idris, Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem. 

I’m happy to confirm that I have absolutely nothing bad to say about my experience watching director Joseph Kosinski’s film. F1: The Movie may not have turned me into someone who, suddenly, has ambitions to attend a live F1 race, yet I cannot imagine what could have made the movie experience better.

FI (2025), Damson Idris, Warner Bros.
FI (2025), Damson Idris, Warner Bros.

Kosinski has delivered a memorable film with a rhythm, writing, pacing and editing that, for me, leaves nothing to be desired. It’s no wonder the music is another key highlight, for the one and only Hans Zimmer is the composer.

At the heart of F1 – The Movie is a story of perseverance, resilience, friendship,  teamwork, redemption, respect and people living their very best lives; all things that speak very loudly to me.

Make time for F1 The Movie if you haven’t yet and you’re curious. It’s perhaps my second favourite movie of 2025, second only to Sinners.

Happy Film loving,

G

Biography, Drama, Sport

THE SMASHING MACHINE (2025): New Trailer From Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader…

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The Smashing Machine (2025), Dwayne Johnson, A24
The Smashing Machine (2025), Dwayne Johnson, A24

Directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, The Smashing Machine is the story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr.

I’d never heard of Kerr before. I briefly looked him up to see how much Johnson resembles him. Johnson’s facial structure is certainly a great place to start. Still, the seemingly subtle prosthetics are impressive.

It’s also good to see Johnson and Blunt sharing the screen again. I already like the cadence of the former’s ‘gentle giant’ voice. As for Blunt, well, she’s always great, isn’t she?

Were you aware of Kerr before now, and will you be watching this one, or have you seen too many sports biopics at this point?

Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk, Marcus Aurelio, Ismail Elfallahi, Lyndsey Gavin, Yoko Hamamura, Paul Lazenby, Adrianne Lovato and Yûki Kedôin also star.

The Smashing Machine Release Dates: October 3rd, 2025 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Horror, Sport

HIM (2025): New Trailer Starring Tyriq Withers, Marlon Wayans, Jim Jefferies, Julia Fox…

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Him (2025), Tyriq Withers, Marlon Wayans, Universal Pictures
Him (2025), Tyriq Withers, Marlon Wayans, Universal Pictures

Justin Tipping is the director of Him, a new sports/horror film about a young, talented football player (Tyriq Withers), who signs up to be trained by an ageing quarterback (Marlon Wayans) at a remote compound.

Another movie to remind us all that ‘remote’ can often mean unsafe and cult-ish. I hope this young athlete makes it out in one piece. It’s looking like that may not happen, due to the Midsommar (2019)-type nightmare-inducing vibes this is giving.

Midsommar didn’t actually give me nightmares, but it was very uncomfortable and emotionally taxing.

I’m curious about Wayans’s performance. Whether I watch this or not, I hope it turns out great. That way, I may try to watch it, but with zero guarantees I’ll make it to the end.

How curious are you about Him?

Jim Jefferies, Tim Heidecker, Julia Fox, Jordahn Smith, Gabriela Alicia Ortega, Don Benjamin, Richard Lippert, Kiara Gomez Glad Bak and Indira G. Wilson also star.

Him Release Dates: September 19th, 2025 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Sport

HAPPY GILMORE 2 (2025): New Trailer Starring Adam Sandler, Margaret Qualley, Ben Stiller, Julie Bowen…

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The plot for Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Margaret Qualley’s latest film, Happy Gilmore 2 hasn’t been revealed yet.

As a friendly reminder, in case you forgot, the original hit, released nearly thirty years ago, was about an ill-tempered hockey player who took up golf after his grandmother’s home was repossessed. All so he can earn enough to get her house back.

Directed by Kyle Newacheck, Julie Bowen, Kym Whitley, Travis Kelce and Bad Bunny are among the key cast.

I’ve never actually watched the original Happy Gilmore movie; it’s one of those films I’m only aware of by name and Sandler’s involvement.

Hopefully, the original film and this sequel are one of those Sandler movies I like. The premise alone has certainly piqued my interest. I imagine it will be amusing, heartwarming and just the right kind of silly.

Have you watched the 1996 Happy Gilmore movie? If so, what did you think?

Ethan Cutkosky, Benny Safdie, Christopher McDonald, Dennis Dugan, Nick Swardson, Dani Deetté, Conor Sherry, Lee Trevino, Maxwell Friedman and Michael Everett Johnson also star.

Happy Gilmore 2 Release Dates: July 25th, 2025 (US), Netflix

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama, Sport

F1 (2025): New Trailer From Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem…

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Read my spoiler-free movie review of F1-The Movie (2025).

It’s that time for the official trailer for F1, Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem’s latest drama/sport movie directed by Joseph Kosinski.

Pitt plays Formula One driver Sonny Hayes who, post retirement, mentors and teams with younger driver, Joshua Pearce (Idris).

The teaser trailer released back in July 2024 had me curious about the Idris/Pitt dynamic. Now, I’m even more excited to see this play out. It looks like a promising underdog story, thanks to this well-executed trailer.

Callie Cooke, Sarah Niles, Samson Kayo, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Lewis Hamilton, Joseph Balderrama, Will Merrick, Abdul Salis and Rachel Walters also star.

F1 Release Dates: June 25th, 2025 (UK); June 27th, 2025 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G