The most philosophical statement on life through a racing movie

Rating: 9/10 (2 January 2014)

Ron Howard deserves a lot of praise for portraying the rivalry between two Formula 1 drivers as more than just a battle of speed on the race track.
It clearly has to be much more than that. And it is. It is a battle of wits, a conflict of psychology, a juxtaposition of philosophies and a contradiction of professional ethics.
Chris Hemsworth, who himself has done a good job portraying James Hunt, may be the poster boy for the movie, but the movie undoubtedly belongs to Daniel Brühl.
A stunning performance that deserves a standing applause, Brühl's portrayal of the eccentric sociopath, Niki Lauda is just outstanding. Never once, not in one scene, can you catch a glimpse of him falling out of character. It is an impeccable performance that definitely deserves a consideration at the Academy Awards.
A must watch movie from 2013. A delightful saga of a legendary rivalry.