Following that perfect storm of action, emotion, and exhilaration is not a task for the faint of heart, but Kosinski makes an admirable attempt with F1 (or F1: The Movie). F1 is a potent comeback for Pitt, even if the film seems to bend to his will. It’s as close as F1 gets to examining the dark side of the sport... but it’s not close enough. F1 is a much messier film than it ought to be, and sometimes that works in its favor. It’s a dogfight to the finish, and F1 crafts vehicular combat to convey that sense of urgency, that unique thrill.