You don’t really need to be F1 racing fan or even be aware of what actually goes on in that sport to truly appreciate this film because what it depicts in its two hours of runtime isn’t something that is exclusive to this particular sport. This story is about how our rivals sometimes bring out the best in us when we've got something to defend or overcome. One of the best sports dramas to come out in recent years, Rush is a surprisingly good & highly satisfying ride that delivers the goods in just the right doses with its vibrant pace, intense action, arresting music & solid performances from its lead actors.

Based on true events, Rush is an ingenious recreation of…

"It's a lovely way to live, and the only way to drive; to live each day as if it's your last." - James Hunt

One thing that strikes you about Rush is the heat it gives off. The smouldering rubber, the ever-present cigarettes, and of course, the white-hot rivalry between its two protagonists. There's immense pleasure to be found in the sharp quipping and odd admiration between the two polar opposites; one passionate and all about speed, the other controlled and all about statistics. Howard's film succeeds in bringing Hunt and Lauda's relationship to vibrant life, and isn't afraid to shy away from the darker side of both of them.

The opening is something of beauty. A simple opening scene…

An hour into Ron Howard’s film about the heated rivalry between Formula One drivers, James Hunt and Niki Lauda, and I was struggling to understand how it had achieved such widespread critical praise. It possessed all the verve and finesse of a typical Howard picture with a clunky script to match. Yet, come the story’s pivotal turning point and the film quickly shifts gear and becomes a different proposition entirely.

The battle between Hunt, the talented playboy, and Lauda, the analytical professional, ranks as one of the sport’s finest rivalries which culminated in the incident-packed 1976 season which left an indelible mark on both men. It is hardly surprising the story appealed to Hollywood as it featured glamour, perilous danger…

Rush is definitely one of the best movies of the year so far. You don't even have to be a racing fan to enjoy this movie! I wouldn't say I'm a fan of Formula 1, but I am familiar with it. My dad is a huge fan, so occasionally I'll catch some bits & pieces of the races. I do like it, I'm just not big on it. Regardless, you literally don't have to know a single thing about F1 or racing in general to enjoy this movie. And that's the beauty of it.

The title says it all. This movie is exciting, interesting, and obviously a rush. Howard manages to tackle the difficulty and danger involved in Formula 1 Racing.…

Ron Howard strikes again. This is the fourth movie of his that I've given five stars to. And I know he can get really cheesy and overly dramatic with his movies but it doesn't seem to bother me in the least. As for Formula One, I've never been a fan. I don't know, the sport was never too popular where I come from and it didn't catch my attention more than a few minutes when it was on tv. I didn't know anything about Lauda or Hunt before watching this, which I believe helped the experience a great deal, constantly keeping the suspense at very high levels. The movie has its flaws (all of which are less worrisome when considering…

Highs: Excellent performances from Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl as the leads. I was pleasantly surprised by how Rush was all about this rivalry between them instead of focusing more on the car races. I am not a big fan of Formula 1, but this film was just so well shot and full of adrenaline, making me pumped in all of the race sequences. The story is pretty simple, but manages to balance heartfelt, uplifting, funny and melancholic moments in a very effective manner. I liked how these drivers have many flaws, showing their love for the sport in unique ways. Finally, Hans Zimmer composes another terrific soundtrack that fit this film perfectly.

Lows: We get to see how James…

So I'm not a massive F1 fan and had this bluray sat on the shelf for a while, but this floored me. I was absolutely amazed by how well done it was.
From the seemingly perfect casting, admittedly had to have a look online afterwards to check them out, and the pacing and shot choice in the direction was brilliant by Howard.
Supporting characters went missing with nobody being notable really, except perhaps Marlene supporting Niki well.
Olivia Wilde as Suzy was fine but ultimately only had enough screen time to be a plot device.
All of this is forgiven because the film is centred around James and Niki and you get a great sense of there rivalry, and the…

Ron Howard’s sports biopic didn’t make a significant splash upon release but it delighted fans of Formula 1 and fans of good drama and acting alike. The movie’s strength is that it’s easily accessible to those that know little or nothing about racing’s most prestigious division thanks to a script that is focused more on the characters than on the racing itself (in fact many of the races are simply skimmed over in a montage so that the main events are true highlights). It’s an authentic and largely accurate retelling of one of F1’s most memorable rivalries and so it works as a biopic for both Lauda and Hunt, though Lauda has more focus due to his famous crash. The…