Brilliance

Rating: 8/10 (27 June 2015)

I had heard very good things about this film; however, I was never really sure why people thought it was so great. I always thought it was "just another racing movie," and didn't really have much to it. But I was surprisingly wrong, and I'm very glad.
Since this is a racing movie though, I thought the action and the cinematography put into it was great. The different angles that were used to get certain shots were perfect, and it seemed to put you right in the car with them. On top of that, both Hemsworth and Bruhl put on great performances. Bruhl is the typical know-it-all who is full of money and schemes, and Hemsworth is the pretty boy who pulls all the chicks and just happens to be good at what he does. When these two clash, the rivalry is perfect.
My favorite part of the movie is how it is setup. Let me explain what I mean. Who is the protagonist? Who is the antagonist? They both had reasons to be either one, but there was still never a clear answer. It's different. It's genius. It's brilliant.
8/10