F1
I’m not particularly interested in car racing or spectator sports in general. I did follow Formula 1 casually in the 90s and watched a race from start to finish once on TV, which I found to be an almost meditative experience.
Yesterday, we watched the movie, and I loved it. It proves that it is possible to create big-screen excitement with an original story if you just follow time-tested rules. A rookie vs. seasoned pro trope, a Hollywood superstar in the lead, a believable love interest, and a Hans Zimmer soundtrack. Add some nail-biting action elements, and the movie is fun to watch.
The mastery of director Joseph Kosinski in F1 is evident in how well-measured these elements are. There were plenty of twists and turns, but the story always moved forward and left the big question open until the very end: Will Sonny Hayes win his first grand prix?