Sorry for the delay. I got into another press screening. So lets discuss Rush.
This film based on the real events of Niki Lauda and James Hunt's rivalry/bromance on the Formula 1 racing circuit in 1976 brings it to the screen very well.
Director Ron Howard makes a very engaging, if slightly long, film that makes you forget it's based on true events, to the point that you immerse yourself in it and think it's real again. That makes sense trust me.
Lead actors Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl are great as James Hunt and Niki Lauda respectively. Olivia Wilde does a fine job as James's wife Suzy Miller. And in general they all do a great job. (sidenote. You wouldn't know it from the trailer, but it's much more focused on Lauda than I would have thought.)
The racing scenes are intense, with a well done aesthetic of looking like broadcast footage of the actual events, and I'm sure that a lot of it is. It stays consistent without feeling repetitive. And is well made.
If I can think of a criticism, which is the definition of my role as a critic, it's that it feels a bit long towards the end. But I can't think of anything that they could have cut.
In conclusion, it probably won't change your life, but I recommend that you check out Rush when it hits theaters on September 27.
Hats off to all. And have a nice day.
Greg.B
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