Great directing, acting, cinematography for an average story.

Rating: 6/10 (28 September 2013)

The best thing about this flick is Ron Howard's directing, editing,cinematography,special effects and the soundtrack. I grew up in the 70's and it seemed like 1976 all over again. The fast cars and loud engines almost shake you in your seat and that alone makes for a good movie. The racetrack scenes showing the rain pouring down makes you feel something out of The Lord of the Rings. Now, the story line and driver rivalry seemed a bit average and not necessary entertaining. In fact it appears almost made up in parts and over exaggerated just to add some entertainment. But overall this is a typical racing flick from 1976 with updated technology for 2013.