Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is very human. Intimate and funny, bumpy and well intentioned, it still leaves us entertained, with an undeniable lump in our throats.
There’s fun to be had in Darren Aronofsky’s caper-esque newest, but the real kick is watching Austin Butler, who proves in each and every scene, he is, indeed a star.
The racers may not always stick to the road, but this film about them sure commits to the formula. And. happily, the creative team working here makes it all feel as fresh as it is familiar.