Rush
Director Ron Howard (Apollo 13) explores the ego-driven, high-risk/high-reward world of 1970s Formula One racing in this true story chronicling the rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt. Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds) is the clinical Austrian Lauda, while Chris Hemsworth (Thor) is British playboy Hunt. Co-stars Olivia Wilde and Natalie Dormer, from the writer of The Queen and Frost/Nixon.
While Lauda may have become Formula One World Champion by a massive margin in 1975, the following year saw a fierce competition commence between the defending champ and Hunt from the very first Grand Prix. Over the course of 1976, every race would see the pair scrap it out on and off the track, and even a horrific, theoretically unsurvivable crash proved no match for their rivalry. The two men were locked in a struggle to reach the pinnacle of motor racing during one of its most glamorous eras.
- Director:
- Ron Howard ('The Da Vinci Code', 'Apollo 13')
- Writer:
- Peter Morgan
- Cast:
- Chris HemsworthDaniel BrühlOlivia WildeNatalie DormerAlexandra Maria LaraPierfrancesco FavinoChristian McKay
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Aaron Yap
flicksRon Howard’s Rush is an exuberant, diverting dramatisation of the legendary rivalry between Formula One racers James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) over the course of the fateful Grand Prix season of 1976. Its combo of hair-raising behind-the-wheel action, heated off-track controversies and stormy relationship soap is hardly earth-shattering stuff, but Howard and writer Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon) do squeeze sufficient dramatic tension out of the opponents’ wildly different temperaments, while acknowledging their shared sense of purpose and conviction.
Great Ron Howard Flick
Wasn't expecting much here, but caught this on DVD a couple of weeks ago & was pleasantly surprised, Hemsworth perfectly captures the reckless nature of Hunt ... & what could have been a clumsy attempt to capture his rivalry with Lauda is handled with real skill (including some great race sequences) by Howard. Do rent/buy/download if you haven't seen...
Rush
Rush isn't the triumph critics are praising it as, but it's still a thoroughly enjoyable sports movie. The two lead performances are excellent. Chris Hemsworth is one of the most likeable actors, and he nails it as James Hunt, the cocky world champion race car driver who plays for the thrill of staring death in the face. Daniel Bruhl, known for his roll as...
Takes Pole Position
A great rivalry captured between two great drivers. Portrayed with artistic flare and a combination of clever narration and good mix of action, suspense and sex appeal. This movie serves as a great memorial and biography to two great drivers that have helped to mould what F1 has become today. A must watch for any sports fan, racing fan. Far more captivating...
Variety
pressNot just one of the great racing movies of all time, but a virtuoso feat of filmmaking in its own right, elevated by two of the year’s most compelling performances.
Total Film
pressUtterly gripping. Aided by two punchy lead turns, an Oscar-worthy script and stunning in-car footage, Howard’s race film delivers top-gear drama. A piston- and heart-pumping triumph.
The New York Times
pressMr. Howard doesn't just want you to crawl inside a Formula One racecar, he also wants you to crawl inside its driver's head.
The Guardian
pressWhat Rush has to offer is a great human drama, two dangerously talented men pushing each other to risky victory and a superb script, delivered with some mastery by Hemsworth and Brühl.
The Dissolve
pressComes mightily prepackaged, with pat, telling romantic arcs for both protagonists, and a summarizing conversation where they reveal what they’ve learned... still a tremendous thrill-ride.
Hollywood Reporter
pressChris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl excel as, respectively, British wild man and hedonist James Hunt and Austrian by-the-books tactician Niki Lauda.
Empire Magazine
pressIt rarely deviates from formula, but Rush wins big, delivering the most exciting F1 footage created for film.
Flicks, Aaron Yap
flicksRon Howard’s Rush is an exuberant, diverting dramatisation of the legendary rivalry between Formula One racers James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) over the course of the fateful Grand Prix season of 1976. Its combo of hair-raising behind-the-wheel action, heated off-track controversies and stormy relationship soap is hardly earth-shattering stuff, but Howard and writer Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon) do squeeze sufficient dramatic tension out of the opponents’ wildly different temperaments, while acknowledging their shared sense of purpose and conviction.
Variety
pressNot just one of the great racing movies of all time, but a virtuoso feat of filmmaking in its own right, elevated by two of the year’s most compelling performances.
Total Film
pressUtterly gripping. Aided by two punchy lead turns, an Oscar-worthy script and stunning in-car footage, Howard’s race film delivers top-gear drama. A piston- and heart-pumping triumph.
The New York Times
pressMr. Howard doesn't just want you to crawl inside a Formula One racecar, he also wants you to crawl inside its driver's head.
The Guardian
pressWhat Rush has to offer is a great human drama, two dangerously talented men pushing each other to risky victory and a superb script, delivered with some mastery by Hemsworth and Brühl.
The Dissolve
pressComes mightily prepackaged, with pat, telling romantic arcs for both protagonists, and a summarizing conversation where they reveal what they’ve learned... still a tremendous thrill-ride.
Hollywood Reporter
pressChris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl excel as, respectively, British wild man and hedonist James Hunt and Austrian by-the-books tactician Niki Lauda.
Empire Magazine
pressIt rarely deviates from formula, but Rush wins big, delivering the most exciting F1 footage created for film.
Great Ron Howard Flick
Wasn't expecting much here, but caught this on DVD a couple of weeks ago & was pleasantly surprised, Hemsworth perfectly captures the reckless nature of Hunt ... & what could have been a clumsy attempt to capture his rivalry with Lauda is handled with real skill (including some great race sequences) by Howard. Do rent/buy/download if you haven't seen...
Rush
Rush isn't the triumph critics are praising it as, but it's still a thoroughly enjoyable sports movie. The two lead performances are excellent. Chris Hemsworth is one of the most likeable actors, and he nails it as James Hunt, the cocky world champion race car driver who plays for the thrill of staring death in the face. Daniel Bruhl, known for his roll...
Takes Pole Position
A great rivalry captured between two great drivers. Portrayed with artistic flare and a combination of clever narration and good mix of action, suspense and sex appeal. This movie serves as a great memorial and biography to two great drivers that have helped to mould what F1 has become today. A must watch for any sports fan, racing fan. Far more...
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