Not Just About Racing!

Rating: 9/10 (27 September 2013)

This film is not about racing. It is about two men. That are very different. And that they are really wanted to beat one another. Back in the 1970s and when Formula 1 racing was in it's hey day!
Two racers and men. With different attitudes and different approaches. One a playboy and extroverted. Another an introverted and only cares about racing and none of the limelight like the other does.
Chris Hemsworth sheds the Thor image and proves his acting chops as cocky, arrogant, playboy but brilliant racer, James Hunt. As he has the British accent and look of James Hunt.
Daniel Bruel from the movie "Inglorious Baste*ds" and the upcoming movie about Wiki Leaks. Shines from the supporting role to the front as Austrian racer Niki Lauda. Who is smart and brilliant too. But also is more introverted and shy than his UK counterpart.
These two share an intense rivalry that almost goes into hatred. But when Lauda gets hurt. And nearly killed. It takes him over a month to recover and to go back in the race.
If you know what happens in the end for those that lived in that era or followed the men, but for those that don't and are only learning from this movie. Won't spoil the ending but it is pretty bittersweet.
Both men do a great job in acting and emotions. And the supporting cast is really great. Olivia Wilde as Hemsworth's wife whom he was married briefly really has come into her own. And will have a blossoming movie career as well.