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F1 | The Rewatchables

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The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award

Younger-driver victory; distrust of card throwers; racing films over racing; diverted star career

In the discussion (8)
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  • An early hottest take argues the highly publicized relationship with Angelina Jolie diverted the career from additional substantial leading roles.
  • That career critique is challenged by successful or interesting work including World War Z, The Big Short, Inglourious Basterds and Burn After Reading.
  • A hottest take argues the younger driver should win, both for the story and to let younger stars inherit leading roles.
  • The counterargument says the film develops Sonny far more fully, making his victory more satisfying within the existing script; a reversed ending might still be more interesting.
  • Creed and Any Given Sunday are raised as examples of transferring sporting focus to younger leads.
  • An alternative ending makes Sonny a mentor on the radio after the crash; objections emphasize audience interest in the veteran and possible sequel directions.
  • The hottest take distrusts people who throw playing cards recreationally, calling it obsessive and useless; Gambit is the lone exception.
  • Another hottest take prefers racing films to real racing.

Most Rewatchable Scene

The flying finish (two choices); Monza (one choice)

In the discussion (9)
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  • The trailer, Whole Lotta Love, ice bath and Daytona opening efficiently establish Sonny’s character and are scene candidates.
  • The audition challenge and car flip are enjoyable, although the successful timing seems hard to reconcile with the driving errors.
  • The pub conversation and old-school/new-school training montage are scene candidates, with the canal setting and romantic chemistry praised.
  • The rain crash is praised for genuine uncertainty about whether the younger driver might die, unlike protected franchise characters.
  • The recovery montage, poker game and balcony monologue are scene candidates; the speech earns the later flying sensation.
  • Sonny insisting on racing despite medical objections and the final sprint are additional scene candidates; an Anton Chigurh coin toss is jokingly imagined.
  • Monza is one explicit scene choice, especially the rain, safety car, slingshot move and emergency response; the delayed British start is another favorite.
  • The flying finish is the next choice and receives agreement; Monza is the fallback.
  • The diner reunion between old friends is another beloved scene.

The most "year the movie came out" thing

Drive to Survive; Las Vegas; YouTube; global celebrity fandom

In the discussion (2)
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  • Drive to Survive, the Las Vegas race, YouTube archival footage and celebrity-heavy global popularity define the period.
  • Formula One fandom is compared with fashionable American soccer fandom, followed by a sports tangent and discussion of supporting teams versus drivers.

What’s Aged the Best?

Trailer persona; soundtrack; Kerry Condon; race graphics; diner waitress; morning runs; opening credits; pit-crew redemption

In the discussion (7)
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  • The star’s trailer-dwelling persona is praised, with favorite earlier roles including Floyd, Fight Club and Burn After Reading.
  • An expensive licensed soundtrack and a new-song album are aged-best selections.
  • Kerry Condon’s presence and the car-insult line are praised; the pit call box, box becomes a running joke.
  • The laundromat, radio and Led Zeppelin establish Sonny as out of step with modern life.
  • Technical graphics make race positions and strategy legible, while the glamorous setting works as an unusually effective advertisement for the sport.
  • The wise diner waitress, morning runs and old-fashioned opening credits are praised.
  • The nervous pit-crew member’s eventual redemption is enjoyed as an effective sports-film convention.

The Butch’s Girlfriend Award for the Weakest Link in the Film

Joshua’s manager; Sonny’s age

In the discussion (3)
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  • The manager is the initial weak-link choice despite praise for the performer, because the role is thin.
  • The manager needs a clearer comic or self-interested motive; his mild response to the athlete rejecting social media leaves the character underdeveloped.
  • Sonny’s age and spinal history are another weak-link choice, although others classify that implausibility as a nitpick they happily accept.

What’s Aged the Worst?

Roscoe’s death; multiple endings; limited driver interaction

In the discussion (3)
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  • The death of Lewis Hamilton’s dog Roscoe makes its appearance newly sad.
  • The multiple farewells and Baja ending are considered excessive; a defense says the final destination confirms Sonny’s commitment to driving rather than money.
  • More interaction with actual drivers is wanted; the aggressive British reporter is the overacting selection.

Cruise or Hanks?

Cruise

In the discussion (1)
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  • Cruise is the immediate star choice; a possible Days of Thunder crossover and an aging-driver-license comedy are imagined.

Is This Movie Better With…?

Kirk Herbstreit; Mad Dog Russo

In the discussion (1)
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  • Hypothetical additions include a belated Kirk Herbstreit race call and Mad Dog Russo complaining about rain and tire changes.

Just One Oscar

Cinematography

In the discussion (1)
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  • Editing is initially suggested for the Oscar, then cinematography is preferred for the camera work.

The Coach Finstock Award for Best Life Lesson

Redeem missed potential; create breaks; workplace romance can work

In the discussion (2)
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  • Life lessons are that a missed sporting destiny can still be redeemed and that one should create one’s own breaks.
  • The successful workplace romance is offered as an additional life lesson.

Who Won the Movie?

Joseph Kosinski (two choices); Brad Pitt (one choice)

In the discussion (3)
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  • Joseph Kosinski receives the first explicit winner choice.
  • Joseph Kosinski receives a second explicit choice and agreement that the film matters more to his stature than to its established star.
  • Brad Pitt receives a dissenting final winner choice because the film confirms his renewed leading-man standing.
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