Thoughts on Rush: a thrilling depiction of Formula One history

Rating: Null/10 (31 May 2018)

Everything about this film clicks really well: the writing, music, lead actors, Ron Howard's direction...in fact I think this is one of his absolute best films, and I wonder why the rest of his films aren't all like this. He shows an eye for human drama and peril, and captures both excellently. As other reviews here attest, this works as a character study of two real life figures, and by the end of the film you feel you know both of them well. However Howard also does justice to the era (music, clothing, etc.) and Formula One itself - the danger, the pure audacity. Also of note is Hans Zimmer's confident score.