Rush to see this on the big screen

Rating: 10/10 (21 October 2013)

This movie succeeds on many levels. As a movie about racing it's well photographed and exciting. As a story of the two racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, Ron Howard's deliberate pace is just right here showing two different personalities both likable and human. In fact because both are so sympathetically portrayed I wanted both to win and it the races had as much meaning as the Ben Hur chariot race. There is a good balance of humor and drama. There may have been some liberties taken to play up the rivalry between the two but it's forgivable.
The acting is top notch. Chris Hemsworth gives charisma and charm to the role and shows he can do much more than Thor. Daniel Bruhl of Inglorious uglies up and gives such a touching performance especially after the accident. Olivia Wilde has a brief but effective appearance as Suzy Hunt.
Even if you aren't a Formula 1 fan it's still very watchable especially on the big screen. This movie deserves to be a bigger hit than it has been.