One of the Best Films of 2013

Rating: Null/10 (30 September 2013)

Rush is an ingenious recreation of the 1976 Formula One season and recounts the intense F1 racing rivalry between James Hunt & Niki Lauda. You don't really need to be a 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 very sport; It's about how our rivals sometimes bring out the best in us when we have got something to defend or overcome.
The direction by Ron Howard is brilliant, the screenplay by Peter Morgan is pretty authentic, plus the vivid cinematography & concise editing only added more depth to the film's storyline but the real highlight of this film is its two fabulous performances coming from Chris Hemsworth & Daniel Brühl as Hunt & Lauda, respectively, amongst which Brühl ends up stealing the show in a very closely fought battle. And the music by Hans Zimmer infuses an energy of its own into this film to enrich the overall experience.
On an overall scale, this film is one of the best sports dramas to come out in recent years and is an immensely well-made & highly satisfying ride of adrenaline rush that delivers the goods in just the right doses with its vibrant pace, intense action, arresting music & solid performances from its cast. There are minor flaws here & there but most of its footing has been correct and thanks to its pure edge-of-the-seat entertainment, Rush easily storms its way into the best ranked films of 2013.
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