Must see!! Awards to come!!

Rating: 8/10 (13 September 2013)

While I went to the advanced screening of this a lifetime race fan and movie buff, I was awed by the beauty and sophistication of this Ron Howard work.
The protagonists truly embody the characters they portray in so that in the final moments of the film, you can't help but shake your head at how close they are to the real life men. I did worry at how Daniel Bruhl would take his character in the first few moments but soon relaxed into his portrayal.
The cinematography of this film is noting short of stunning! As an attendee of many forms of racing, they capture the blood rushing adrenaline that accompanies the sport in the races and sometimes left me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen. Not only that, but the angles on the racetrack that captured leaves blowing or other simple transitions throughout were absolutely breathtaking in their simplicity and design. Finally, the filtering and FX made me feel like I was watching my parent's old home movies at times. Spot on in transporting me back to a time before my age and making it feel so real.
I do hope to see this film capture the hand during awards season. It wouldn't be a film I'd watch many times (because of the subject) but it is absolutely one of the best I've seen in a while.
Notes: ~Fellow viewers (mostly female) reported they thought it was "too long". ~Some scenes may be too graphic for younger and sensitive audiences. Both gore and the lovely view of Chris Hemsworth's deliciously chiseled backside. ~Counting websites will take note on the number of times arsehole was said. It became comical! Also, nipples. There are quite a few so see note above.