Film: Rush; Cast: Daniel Bruhl, Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde and Alexandra Maria Lara; Director: Ron Howard; Rating: ***1/2
"To be a champion, it's more than just being quick. It's understanding and delivering the whole picture". This is the key message conveyed in director Ron Howard's Rush, which is based on a true story.
At the very beginning, a voiceover reveals - "Of the 25 racers that participate in the Formula One races every year, two die". What a morbid way to start! Set in the backdrop of Formula One racing, the film documents the personality conflict and rivalry of two famous racers Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl) and James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth). Both with diametrically opposite characteristics; James is the charismatic and reckless English playboy, whereas Niki is the studious introvert with a German Austrian» Read full review