? Cinema breathes anew with F1. Following a somewhat disappointing Hollywood season, director Joseph Kosinski — the director behind Top Gun: Maverick and Oblivion — delivers a film that has revitalized theaters. Since its debut last week, F1 has dominated the box office in the US and most countries worldwide, receiving widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics alike. The film is produced by Apple Studios, Formula 1 icon and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, and Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment.

Gearing up. F1 follows Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a semi-retired Formula 1 driver in his 50s, whose passion towards the sport waned after a tragic accident while competing in an F1 race in the ‘90s. Hayes faded from the spotlight and spent his years settling for regular races.

A second chance. When Hayes’ old friend, Ruben (Javier Bardem), reaches out to offer him a spot on his F1 team, our protagonist takes him up on it. Ruben’s team hasn’t secured a single victory in three years, and if the team doesn’t secure one in one of the 9 upcoming races, it’s game over. To help his friend and his team avoid being torn apart by the board of directors, Sonny joins promising young driver Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) on a mission to save the day.

Comedy, drama, romance, and thrills — F1 has it all. The two-and-a-half-hour-long film leaves no room for boredom. The characters are all well-written, well-rounded, and incredibly human — with their strengths and weaknesses getting equal time to shine. The cast did a stellar job bringing their characters to life, allowing audiences to mourn their defeats and cheer for their victories. The presence of many real-life F1 celebrities in pivotal scenes also added to the thrill of it all. The film’s crowning glory? Hans Zimmer’s soundtrack, which brought even more suspense to the film.

It’s a film for everyone. One of the film’s greatest strengths is how it tackles a deeply personal narrative in a way that attracts both Formula 1 fans and first-timers alike. Whether or not you’re a die-hard sports fan, you’ll get your money’s worth.

The bigger, the better. With stunning cinematography and real scenes that eschew any special effects, Kosinski makes it clear that this is a film meant to be watched on the biggest screen possible with the best possible sound system. Want the full experience? Watch it in IMAX.

WHERE TO WATCH- F1 is currently screening at Vox Cinemas in City Center Almaza, Mall of Egypt, and Mall of Alexandria. You can also catch the film at CFCM and District 5’s Scene Cinemas, City Stars Cinema, Cima Arkan, Point 90 Cinema, and Zawya. You can find the trailer on YouTube (runtime: 2:30).

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