The Art of Racing in the Rain
2019 · Directed by Simon Curtis
Original language: English
- drama
- romance
The story
A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
What it’s like
Warm, sun-washed and sentimental, with bright daylight in suburban interiors, glossy racing-track sheen and soft golden-hour glow over family scenes. The camera stays close and intimate, lingering on faces and on the dog's watchful eyes, while the racing sequences cut to rain-slicked asphalt, roaring engines and wet reflections that give the film its restless energy. The score is lush and emotional, swelling with strings and piano, and the pacing is gentle and episodic, unhurried between big moments. Its tone is tender and bittersweet, a cozy-melancholy drama about loyalty, grief and a family slowly finding its way through hardship, with a few sharp, sad turns that land hard for anyone sensitive to loss. Intensity is low: brief crash and track action, some medical and emotional distress, no gore and no sexual content. It suits a rainy Sunday, a comfort rewatch or a tissue-ready evening, and it is for people who want a heartfelt, dog-centred story of perseverance, love and family.
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