Saturday 21 September 2013

Film Review - Rush




Need For Speed

Film: Rush
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl, Olivia Wilde
Directed by: Ron Howard
Duration: 2 hrs
Rating: *  *  *  *

 If you are a racing or Formula 1 fan, you’ll be ecstatic after watching Rush. If you don’t care about cars and Formula 1, the chances are that you will still be euphoric, because this Ron Howard film well and truly stands out. The director has been making films and some good ones at that, for more than four decades now and this effort deserves applause.

For sports fans, the rivalry of James Hunt and Niki Lauda is legendary. Most may not have heard about it so try not to do a Google or Wikipedia search, instead watch the film first.  

Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl, the ill fated soldier who falls in love in Inglorious Basterds) comes from a rich family but is disowned by his father. He wants to be racer, but his family is against it. He has a steely determination and discipline though to make it to the top. James Hunt (Chris ‘Thor’ Hemsworth) on the other hand is talented, occasionally reckless and loves all the good things in life, particularly women.

They both competed for the top spot in F1 racing and that real life story is about tragedy, guts and glory.

Howard and his writer Peter Morgan have got all the facts rights, as we know them. There is no shying away from mentioning names or even talking disparagingly about well known company brands.

Extremely well shot by Oscar winning cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle (Slumdog Millionaire) the race scenes and especially during the climax I noticed more more than a handful of people literally on the edge of the seats

The film is a triumph of storytelling and it has everything in good measure. Daniel Bruhl as Niki is spot on and ditto with Chris Hemsworth in a more memorable performance.

Rush is certainly one of the best films from Hollywood this year.  Go for it!

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