REEL DEAL: Rush REVIEW

F1 is probably the most thrilling sport in the world today as it involves a lot of speed, talent and mind conditioning. The pressure is intense as well as the risk of being burn alive or crash to a fatal end. And there has been a number of movies dedicated to this sport and their heroes, but the greatest story in the Formula 1 history is probably the legendary rivalry of Nikki Lauda and James Hunt in 1976.

RUSH gives live to this timeless conflict between two people with extreme lifestyles yet bounded by the thrill of racing. Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl play as Hunt and Lauda respectively as the controversial friends and enemies in the name of the race. 

I have to say that portraying someone from the past is probably the most challenging part for the actors as they must have a great performance and still keeping with the plot which is also interesting with unexpected actions which will take them to the extremes and also the viewers in the edge of their seats.

I does give the "rush" movie goers would love to experience both for F1 and non-F1 fans. It does have its share of critical thinking scenes and emotions, but it gave a good  balance between the elements which can make or break the viewer's overall feel. 

RUSH  is brought to you by Captive Cinema. Now Showing in Theaters.

Deliberation time kids! 

Show summary in 3 lines: Hunt rhymes with...

Technical Effects: 4 out of 5 stars (Staying with the 1970's feel, it showed good effects but the best would be its cinematography)

Plot: 4 out of 5 stars (Though I have not known the F1 history, it will surprize people for the string of events)

Acting and Actors: 3 out of 5 stars  (Chris Hemsworth like you never seen before!) 

Music and Soundtracks:  2 out for 5 stars (I may not be a 70's baby, but the sound may have been fitted with the modern music jive)

Pros:  Characters, cars, James Hunt, Nikki Lauda, Ferrari, McLaren
Cons:  Drug use,  70's feel
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars (I'm not very familiar with things before the 1980's but with Rush, it has a lasting permanence in every line between the rivals Lauda and Hunt)