Directed by Ron Howard and written by Peter Morgan, the film stars Daniel Bruhl and Chris Hemsworth. The film tells the story of the intense 1970s rivalry between two legendary Formula 1 drivers: English playboy James Hunt (Hemsworth) and disciplined Austrian Niki Lauda (Bruhl). Chronicling their early days as bullheaded Formula 3 drivers, to the peak of their careers and the accident that forever changed the scope of racing, to the circumstances that would lead to the decision of the 1976 World Championship, Rush covers it all in brilliant, pulsating fashion. The script is well-written and very well-paced; at 123 minutes, the film is kept at just the right length. Great acting is also present, as the leads portray the real people behind their characters with incredible authenticity. The special effects are unsurprisingly marvelous -- the racing scenes are electric, and the score by Hans Zimmer only lends to the high-octane action. But, the best thing about this film is the true story behind the rivalry. It is truly fascinating, and I found myself emotionally involved in all their victories and defeats, on the racetrack and in life, especially Lauda's. Is it a masterpiece? No, it's nothing that hasn't been done before, but it's nevertheless done very well. Rush is a highly-enjoyable, highly-welcome prelude to the upcoming Oscar season.
Should you see it: Yes
Grade: B+
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