Highly captivating

Rating: Null/10 (3 January 2014)

This film recounts the story of the rivalry between two formula one drivers in the 1970's.
"Rush" is aptly titled as it is a film about speed, and the necessity to obtain glory in the shortest time. However, "Rush" is more than a film about racing. While it does have a lot of scenes devoted to high speed driving in various racetracks around the world, it also spends a lot of time developing the characters. James Hunt and Niki Lauda are shown as real human beings, not just empty vessels for high speed chases. The rivalry drives them forward, and they have tremendous respect for each other. I detect an unspoken bond of brotherhood between them, even though they appear to be sworn enemies. This kind of relationship is not easy to forge, and also difficult to portray.
The medical scene is disturbing, and I spent those few minutes covering parts of the screen. That is the turning point where the film gets and maintains to be emotional. Altogether, "Rush" is an entertaining and emotional film. It is a highly captivating film about breaking your own limits, and how much risk you will take to obtain what you want.