RUSH

Rush
Directed by Ron Howard
2013

The Film Rush is the true story of what is one of the greatest rivalries in the history of motor sports.  The rivalry takes place during the 1970's between formula one James Hunt( Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl).  The rivalry was a very interesting dynamic because James Hunt from England was the rock star on the edge driver while Lauda from Austria was a very calculating and precise driver.  The rivalry in the film meets it's zenith during the 1976 season.  If you don't know what happened then you'll have to watch the movie to know why the 1976 season was so important.

This was a great film. Ron Howard delivers again as he seems to always does with his films.  His films are always a great balance. It had a great balance between the action, drama, and comedy.  The period piece of the film feels very authentic throughout the film and as an audience we are always drawn into it.  The racing sequences were truly intense with the cinematography and the music.  You will want to drive fast after watching this film.  The score by Hans Zimmer is amazing and will really keep the intensity up.  The song from the ending credits is on my workout mix for the gym.  The film seems to be about the relationships that can develop around us.  In the film there are several different types of relationships, from friends and family, love and love lost, and the relationship between enemies.  The most prominent relationship is the rivalry and how Hunt and Lauda as enemies push each other to be the absolute best they can be.  The film shows how relationships make us grow as people and that even an enemy can make you a better person especially an enemy you respect.  I would recommend this film for anyone.

The Score by Hans Zimmer