A Rush Of Film Adrenaline

Rating: 8/10 (13 May 2015)

I never thought I'd enjoy a movie based on F1, let alone sports, seeing as I don't follow F1 nor have a big interest in sporting apart from exercising a few times a week but I'm now essentially converted. My interest in F1 has now started thanks to this marvellous film that focuses on the relentless rivalry between stars James Hunt and Niki Lauda that took place in the 70's racing scene. Ron Howard directs with energy and flair, carefully balancing flashbacks and current moments together to create a fast moving movie, plus the camera-work is something to behold, especially when focusing on close ups of car engines revving, glass being blown in the wind and rain water flicking up into the air. The stars look as good as the cars, with Chris Hemsworth delivering a performance I never thought he'd pull off, not to say he's a bad actor, he's not and he proves this playing James Hunt, Hemsworth is so unforgettable. Daniel Bruhl is just as powerful as Hemsworth, playing the somewhat lonely but driven Niki Lauda who proves fierce competition to the cocky Brit driver. Would I watch Rush again? Without a doubt, the racing scenes are absolutely gripping and the performances are tremendous, do not miss this.