RUSH ("IT'S LAUDA v/s HUNT")

September 20, 2013.

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl.

Director: Ron Howard.

One of the main reasons why Ron Howard films always carry something interesting with them is because of the different kinds of films he makes. Rush comes with the distinction of being made from a real life incident.

The rash and aggressive James Hunt (Hemsworth) and disciplined and talented Niki Lauda (Bruhl) arrive at the F1 racing stage after their stint at the F3. Ever since the not so good encounter they have had at the F3 where Hunt ended up sending Lauda off track, the two carry an enmity towards each other which goes on to define their careers. While Hunt believes in living life at the edge Lauda is a serious guy as he himself tells in the film.

Rush begins with the flag off of the infamous 1976 race and then goes back in time six years prior to show how the arch rivals became who they are. The screenplay is written with such control over the whole affair that you get to see almost the whole picture; the professional as well as personal lives of both the guys. That all this has been shown in a mere 2 hours is something Peter Morgan can be really proud about.

Unlike usual I went to the movie this time not bothering to find out who has scored the music. As the movie was progressing I was getting so very engrossed with the Background score which was as much a character as the protagonists and started wondering who could this be. I was really in for a shock towards the end to find out it was the legendary Hans Zimmer!! You will get to see a very different kind of music from the man, something very different from his usual style.

Both Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl are going to get a real boost for their careers owing to their performances in Rush; but it would be the latter who would stand to gain more as most of the inspiring and touching scenes have gone to him.

Rush is much more than a mere sports movie considering the range of emotions at play wonderfully executed on screen by Ron Howard. Rather than a sneak peek, it is more like getting to know both James Hunt and Niki Lauda in person; the grit, determination, rivalry, hatred and ultimately mutual respect they had; thanks to the wonderful screenplay.

Another great thing about Rush is the spectacular camera work with special stress given to the tone, giving the race sequences an authentic feel. The energy of the F1 racing has been captured in the best way possible giving the viewer almost a real time experience at times as if being actually being present in the car along with the driver.

Rush is a must watch!!!

I am giving a 4 for Rush . Everyone’s driven by something!!

IMDB Rating

Rating Scale (Out of 5)

Less than 2                   -           Unwatchable.

2    to 2.25                   -           Below average.

2.5 to 2.75                   -           Average.

       

3    to 3.25                   -           Good.

3.5 to 3.75                   -           Really Good.

4    to 4.25                   -           Great.

4.5 and above               -          Extraordinary.