A Formula One movie.

Rating: 9/10 (29 December 2013)

Gotta admit, I didn't hold much hope for this movie, I'm not into racing or cars that much really, and the whole idea of the film seemed like just another cash in on an old sporting tale.....but how wrong I was.
Rush is just that, a rush, and it's all the way from the start to the finish (line). That two hour running time goes by in a blink of an eye and it's never boring or padded out with any long winded drama moments. I truly enjoyed it.
The movie was a little different in terms of story than I expected, because the promotional posters all have the Hunt character displayed prominently on them so I naturally assumed it was a tale mainly about him. This wasn't the case however, as I would say the film is actually more about Lauda than James Hunt. Both men are shown warts and all, and neither is put forward to be seen as better than the other. A fine feat really, and very well directed to deliver this position.
I would certainly watch this movie again, and the film finishes leaving the viewer respecting both men for their achievements but with a tinge of sadness for James Hunt who seemed to burn out like a flare way too early in his life. Yes Rush is a rush indeed.