Apple seeks to tap into a growing Formula 1 fan base in the United States with its new $200 million-plus action movie, which hits theaters on June 27.

Joseph Kosinski builds a high-powered movie out of Bruckheimer clichés, but that wouldn't matter if the races were as dramatic as they are flashy.

The screenplay could have used some tighter screws, but it’s still worth the ride The key word is “formula.” F1, the new Brad Pitt-led action-drama set around the globe, is a look at the high-stakes,