JoeyEdwards1
09-17-13, 02:51 PM
What a Rush!
A gripping and well scripted film from director Ron Howard and screenwriter from Peter Morgan has got the nation talking about the 1970’s again, over 40 years have come and gone and the fierce rivalry between Nikki Lauda and James Hunt are played by Daniel Bruhl and Chris Hemsworth respectably, is still seen as one of the most iconic sporting times ever now seen on the big screen for all fans to witness from movie fans to motor sport fans.
Chris Hemsworth continued to show the audience why he is one of the most talked about actors on the current market as he did in ‘Thor’ and ’Star Trek’ gave a real impressive performance which he could easily ruined by playing a Rock and roll role individual who enjoyed Sex, drugs and alcohol. Speaking in a strong English accent which didn’t sound out of place only proves his worth from a proud Australian. Where as Daniel Bruhl a less known actor on the big screen who did star in ‘Inglorious Bastards’ performed brilliantly and anrably to Nikki Lauda, He performed particularly well in the hospital scenes and the moment where he put his helmet back on after the accident midway into the film. This will only gain him larger roles in films in the near future for different audiences.
The Film starts how it ends with high intensity and emotion, Nikki and James debate with there engineers over what tyres to go with as neither one of them wants to lose out to there team mate which is a common theme throughout the film/there careers. Within a few minutes the lights go out and the screaming loud sound of engines surround the cinema as you get a excitement for the film which is quickly followed by the cars moving of and turning into the title “Rush”.
The film is surrounded by the fear of death and what it means to each driver individually, as this was the large appeal in Formula one where death wasn’t frond apron but more respected, but still no one in there right mind wanted to die. Hunt continues through the film with his view that death is what makes Formula one and gives the fans what they want, which is a fast driver with no worry to risk and without it, it’s nothing. Where as Lauda excepts it is what it is but won’t race if he believes the risk increases above 20% which is shown in a iconic scene just before a wet German GP in a drivers meeting which ends in life or death situation for him when is outvoted to race.
Like all Howard’s films before like Frost/Nixon, Rush keeps to his nature of a long scripted film which at not one point does boredom come into your mind. The film keeps you interested all through the film which I found gained emotion and care for the characters which touch you when big moments like Lauda’s crash where he is burned inside his car for a whole minute gives you a heart in your mouth moment where you can feel the heat he feels. He continues with this theme with how he ends the film with the kind words of how Lauda felt when James died. With live footage and memories of Hunt to finish the film it leaves a lasting effect even after you leave the cinema. Conversation continues hours after the film as moments of the film pop up again in to your mind.
This isn’t a film for the typical Fast cars junky’s but more to a audience with real respect to the film industry and for the danger and love for Formula one. This is a film that will be talked about for years to come, with a real insight into the lives of two completely different drivers and motives and without a doubt will win a lot of awards in the future. A must see in the cinema this winter for real class in film.
A gripping and well scripted film from director Ron Howard and screenwriter from Peter Morgan has got the nation talking about the 1970’s again, over 40 years have come and gone and the fierce rivalry between Nikki Lauda and James Hunt are played by Daniel Bruhl and Chris Hemsworth respectably, is still seen as one of the most iconic sporting times ever now seen on the big screen for all fans to witness from movie fans to motor sport fans.
Chris Hemsworth continued to show the audience why he is one of the most talked about actors on the current market as he did in ‘Thor’ and ’Star Trek’ gave a real impressive performance which he could easily ruined by playing a Rock and roll role individual who enjoyed Sex, drugs and alcohol. Speaking in a strong English accent which didn’t sound out of place only proves his worth from a proud Australian. Where as Daniel Bruhl a less known actor on the big screen who did star in ‘Inglorious Bastards’ performed brilliantly and anrably to Nikki Lauda, He performed particularly well in the hospital scenes and the moment where he put his helmet back on after the accident midway into the film. This will only gain him larger roles in films in the near future for different audiences.
The Film starts how it ends with high intensity and emotion, Nikki and James debate with there engineers over what tyres to go with as neither one of them wants to lose out to there team mate which is a common theme throughout the film/there careers. Within a few minutes the lights go out and the screaming loud sound of engines surround the cinema as you get a excitement for the film which is quickly followed by the cars moving of and turning into the title “Rush”.
The film is surrounded by the fear of death and what it means to each driver individually, as this was the large appeal in Formula one where death wasn’t frond apron but more respected, but still no one in there right mind wanted to die. Hunt continues through the film with his view that death is what makes Formula one and gives the fans what they want, which is a fast driver with no worry to risk and without it, it’s nothing. Where as Lauda excepts it is what it is but won’t race if he believes the risk increases above 20% which is shown in a iconic scene just before a wet German GP in a drivers meeting which ends in life or death situation for him when is outvoted to race.
Like all Howard’s films before like Frost/Nixon, Rush keeps to his nature of a long scripted film which at not one point does boredom come into your mind. The film keeps you interested all through the film which I found gained emotion and care for the characters which touch you when big moments like Lauda’s crash where he is burned inside his car for a whole minute gives you a heart in your mouth moment where you can feel the heat he feels. He continues with this theme with how he ends the film with the kind words of how Lauda felt when James died. With live footage and memories of Hunt to finish the film it leaves a lasting effect even after you leave the cinema. Conversation continues hours after the film as moments of the film pop up again in to your mind.
This isn’t a film for the typical Fast cars junky’s but more to a audience with real respect to the film industry and for the danger and love for Formula one. This is a film that will be talked about for years to come, with a real insight into the lives of two completely different drivers and motives and without a doubt will win a lot of awards in the future. A must see in the cinema this winter for real class in film.