Rush

An action themed movie that manages to keep its' gusto on and off the track? Who would have ever imagined that? But Rush manages to prove you don't need explosions and crashes to keep the viewer entertained; you just need to be dynamic. And Rush far exceeds that. The visuals are stunning and considering how many movies over-do the CGI this year it's actually quite a feat for Rush to feel and look quite authentic. Never do you feel like you're watching someone's computer work. There's intensity between the two characters as well due to the strength in the performances of Chris Hemsworth as James Hunt and Daniel Bruhl as Niki Lauder. Hemsworth brings a charm to the typical cocky athlete with his head in the clouds until life comes crashing on his door. And Bruhl is also stellar as his rival bringing strength and determination to a character that couldn't be more different then Hunt. What's fascinating about Rush is that even though it's about the rivalry of two men, Howard's direction doesn't play favorites. There isn't a villain or a hero here, just two different types of men with strengths and weaknesses that we all have. Rush is an inspiring feature about how far we strive for our goals and just how much we will do to get them. Though a bit of trimming/tighter editing might have made Rush feel a tad less fluffy, the heart and soul will drive the movie through the end in success.


4/4