A “QUICK!” Review of “F1: The Movie (2025)”

I’m not an F1 fan, but this film had me hooked from start to finish.

The racing sequences are genuinely exhilarating, packed with tension and shot mostly using practical effects. This results in some truly breathtaking camera work that puts you right in the driver’s seat. Beyond the action, the film delivers an engaging and well-acted drama that keeps the momentum going off the track. The pacing is spot-on, striking a satisfying balance between character-driven scenes and high-octane races, so it never drags.

Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, and Kerry Condon all give strong performances, adding depth to a story that might otherwise feel overly familiar. Hans Zimmer’s score amplifies the thrill, enhancing both the emotional beats and the on-track intensity.

Yes, the plot is formulaic and leans heavily on well-worn tropes, it’s predictable and doesn’t take many creative risks. But honestly, I didn’t mind. I came in hoping for a fun, fast-paced racing movie, and that’s exactly what I got.

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A “QUICK!” Review of “Spy × Family Code: White (2024)“

This movie is two hours of Spy X Family goodness! Everything you love from the show is in here: the fun family slice-of-life dynamic, the ridiculously fun comedy with wacky goofiness from lovable daughter Anya, the suave spy action from Loid, and badass fight action set pieces from Yor. The animation is mostly similar to the show, but there are moments in the final act where the animation is glorious! However, the story isn’t really much to write home about and the villain is very "underbaked” (pun intended). Overall, this is a very fun movie set in the Spy X Family universe. If you love the show, you’ll love the movie.

A Review of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)”

Guardians of the Galaxy was one of the best and most surprising things to come out of the MCU. They were an unknown group with heroes that were even more unknown than Iron Man (at the time). However, thanks to director James Gunn, he made them one of the most popular Marvel characters and team. I loved the first one and it is still up there in one of my favourite Marvel films. The second one is a great movie but not as good as the first one. There is a joke that the 3rd movie is always the worst which did occur with Ant-Man recently. Does Guardians of the Galaxy fall into this or does it deliver an epic trilogy? One of the core themes in the Guardian of the Galaxy movies is family and loss. This is still prevalent here and still as powerful. We see the Guardians feel closer as a family than ever but also argue a lot like family too. In terms of character arcs, Peter is still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Yondu and even his mother which is making him go to the bo...

A “QUICK!” Review of “Until Dawn (2025)”

It’s disappointing that this film is “Until Dawn” in name only and doesn’t truly adapt the game. However, the time loop element is intriguing, and I did enjoy the group’s camaraderie. Unfortunately, the horror is generic and uninspired, and the visuals are equally dull, marked by flat cinematography. Overall, it’s a shallow film that delivers a lackluster execution of what could have been an interesting concept.

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