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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

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)…

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G

Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller

MONSTERS- THE LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ STORY (2024): New Trailer Starring Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Cooper Koch…

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MONSTERS – The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is a new ten-episode biography/crime/thriller series that stars Chloë Sevigny, Javier Bardem, Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch.

Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan; this is the next instalment of the Monsters anthology series. This time, instead of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, the focus is on convicted murderers Lyle and Erik Menendez; two brothers who murdered their parents.

I saw the earlier trailers for this new series some weeks ago. But, considering how dark Dahmer looked and turned out to be, I wasn’t sure I could watch this one either.

I probably still won’t watch this. However, as a fan of Bardem and Sevigny, it will be difficult to ignore it completely. The key question is, can I trade some hours of sadness for super impressive acting and great storytelling? We’ll see.

What appears clear after watching this trailer is that ‘monsters create monsters’. I’ll leave it at that for now.

MONSTERS – The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Release dates: September 19th, 2024 (US & UK), Netflix

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama, Sport

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

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

Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon are the stars of F1, a new drama/sport film directed by Joseph Kosinski.

The story follows Formula One driver Sonny Hayes (Pitt) who ends his retirement to mentor and team with younger driver, Joshua Pearce (Idris).

I don’t generally watch Formula One, but I am impressed by Lewis Hamilton, who will appear in this film at least once.

The story of greatness and the Pitt/Idris dynamic are the elements that have me most interested. Also, it appears we have plenty of exhilarating driving footage coming our way.

Are you an F1 fan? It’s certainly not a prerequisite in order to find this movie intriguing.

Tobias Menzies, Callie Cooke, Sarah Niles, Samson Kayo, 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)…

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G

Drama

THE ROADS NOT TAKEN (2020): New Trailer From javier Bardem, Elle Fanning, Salma Hayek, Laura Linney…

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The Roads Not Taken (2020), Javier Bardem, Elle Fanning, Bleecker Street
The Roads Not Taken (2020), Javier Bardem, Elle Fanning, Bleecker Street

In new drama Roads Not Taken, director Sally Potter’s story centres around a day in the life of Leo (Javier Bardem), as he floats through alternate lives he could have lived. While doing so, his daughter Molly begins to wrestle with her own path.

Roads Not Taken also stars Salma Hayek, Laura Linney, Branka Katic and Dimitri Andreas.

A very intriguing premise indeed. One that will likely force me to look back at all my past choices. But am I ready? That is the question.

Either way, I like how unexpected the cast is, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds, because I’m sure the acting will be great. However, I think the way it’s edited will be especially important.

Katia Mullova-Brind, Milena Tscharntke, Debora Weston, Aaron Joshua, Sabina Cameron, Griffin Stevens Catherine Levi, Ruth Keeling and Olan Montgomery also star.

The Roads Not Taken Release Dates: March 13th, 2020 (US)…

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G