As far as I'm concerned, I liked the film. It's not a work that will go down in history, nor does it stray far from its nature as a promotional product designed for the American public, but that doesn't detract from its merits: as entertainment, it does the job quite well.
That said, I must clarify that I am not a Formula 1 fan. I've always thought of it as more of an engineers' championship than a drivers' championship, and although I followed Alonso's most notable years, I've never really been hooked on it in general. Even so, I'm minimally up to date with what's going on in that world.
For an F1 enthusiast, this film might seem a bit superficial, but as a cinematic product, it's very entertaining and intense.
The plot follows a veteran former Formula 1 driver who now competes in motor racing categories such as the 24 Hours of Daytona
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His life takes a turn when he receives an unexpected offer from his former teammate, now the owner of a struggling F1 team.
The situation is critical: his drivers are unable to score points due to the car's poor performance. Achieving decent results in the nine remaining races is the only chance to save the team and secure the future of the promising young driver, Joshua Pearce, on the grid.
From this simple premise, events unfold with twists that are less predictable than is usually expected in this type of story.
Brad Pitt shines once again, filling the screen with his usual charisma and presence; the character seems tailor-made for him. He is undoubtedly a cinema legend, with a career full of memorable performances and a diversity of genres.
For his part, Javier Bardem does a good job in a role that doesn't have much depth. What I would like to highlight is that, except for the two main protagonists, the drivers who appear are real figures from the current scene.
This adds an extra touch of realism and appeal to the film, including brief appearances (without dialogue) by Verstappen, Alonso, Hamilton (also a producer of the film), Sainz Jr., among others.
The racing scenes are adrenaline-fuelled and superbly shot; at times they feel as realistic as real images. In addition, the soundtrack by Hans Zimmer further enhances the experience, as is usually the case with his work.
In short, it is an ideal choice for those looking to switch off, enjoy some good scenes with popcorn in hand and have an enjoyable and exciting time.