Is F1 The Movie a victory lap for Brad Pitt?

This year's summer action blockbuster has finally zoomed into theatres. F1 The Movie stars Brad Pitt as a down-on-his-luck professional driver who is asked to join an F1 team on the brink of collapsing. But as the sport gains popularity in the real world, what does this film add to the sports movie canon?

Today on Commotion, the Globe and Mail's film editor Barry Hertz joins guest host Rad Simonpillai to discuss whether F1 The Movie delivers on its promise of adrenaline-fuelled action.

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Interview with Barry Hertz produced by Amelia Eqbal.