What a Rush!

Since I heard that this film was being made, I had great expectations.

The Senna documentary stirred up something that most of us had forgotten about the Formula 1: a competition that borderlines the risk of death at every turn.

Still, it’s a documentary, without all the plump of a hollywood blockbuster and even though it was the most successful documentary in the history of the UK box office, still wouldn’t drag the masses to the big screen.

Now RUSH on the other hand, is a sleek shiny glossy Ferrari with a photography that you just don’t see by simply watching the race live on the telly.

Maybe because my expectations were high, the film was a bit slow in the beginning, still it had the rhythm of a winner.

As the rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda took the circuits of the Formula 1, nothing could stop the thrill anymore, your heart starts racing just as fast and just in time for the big crash, when it feels like all it’s happening right there, in your face.

Of course, this is film we’re talking about, and no matter how much the camera department whines about it, it’s nothing without sound.

I think the sound design along with Hans Zimmer score worked really well.

This has been Hollywood at its best, in my humble opinion.

Ron Howard nailed it, specially by casting Daniel Bruhl as Lauda.

What a performance! Having pretty face Hemsworth playing the attractive and charming James Hunt, 180 degrees directly opposite to Niki Lauda, just gave emphasis to Bruhl’s immaculate portrayal of the driver’s strict discipline and strive for perfection.

Now go, rush to the cinema!