Out on Friday 13th I was fortunate enough to see an advanced preview of Rush. This is a Biopic focusing on the relationship between Niki Lauda and James Hunt and the battle for the 1976 Formula one world championship.
Although this is largely about Formula one, there is plenty here for Non Motor Sport fans, and this is chiefly a human story with very well drawn characters, Hunt the genius playboy vs Lauda and his efficient Austrian hardworking attitude. With superb performances from the two lead actors, this movie speeds through as fast as a formula one car, never reducing speed and although over two hours long it holds the interest throughout.
A brief word of warning, the hospital scene is a difficult watch, but certainly adds something to the Lauda arc of the story.
Total Film magazine are suggesting that had this been released nearer Christmas it might be considered for Oscars, and certainly in the Lead actor category I have not, thus far this year, seen anything this polished. However it is very early to start handing out awards in September, and this will undoubtedly be overlooked as Award season films start to be released in the coming months.
Definitely worth a watch, even if your not an F1 fan 9.5/10
Although this is largely about Formula one, there is plenty here for Non Motor Sport fans, and this is chiefly a human story with very well drawn characters, Hunt the genius playboy vs Lauda and his efficient Austrian hardworking attitude. With superb performances from the two lead actors, this movie speeds through as fast as a formula one car, never reducing speed and although over two hours long it holds the interest throughout.
A brief word of warning, the hospital scene is a difficult watch, but certainly adds something to the Lauda arc of the story.
Total Film magazine are suggesting that had this been released nearer Christmas it might be considered for Oscars, and certainly in the Lead actor category I have not, thus far this year, seen anything this polished. However it is very early to start handing out awards in September, and this will undoubtedly be overlooked as Award season films start to be released in the coming months.
Definitely worth a watch, even if your not an F1 fan 9.5/10
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