Not only for motorsports fans

Rating: 9/10 (15 January 2019)

"Rush" tells the story of the Austrian race pilot Nikki Lauda and his biggest rival in the racing scene. It depicts a time when every race could possibly be the last one for many pilots and how differently the men tried to cope with this fact.
I'm really impressed by this movie because it lives up to its good critics. The focus here is not so much the sports even though it plays a huge role of course but rather the portrayal of two very different men and their complicated relationship with life and each other. The acting is done greatly and even though it looks like your typical blockbuster in many ways, it's always a bit more than that. Even though I only have basic knowledge of the formula one, I was pleased to see a racing-based film that shows more than just the typical story of an outsider making it to the top.
All in all this is a great example of how sensitive and empathic filmmaking can form a strong story and make audiences question own decisions without becoming boring or pretentious. A definite recommendation.