RUSH - Movie Review

I came to know about this movie through a FB post of my friend. No idea on what it deals with. That is how you have to go for a movie. If you are yet to see the movie, my advice is to skip the rest of the blog, watch the movie and come back.

It is basically a biography. But nowhere has it given an impression of a boring biography. The director was spot on in selecting the right story and the right time of their career. It is sad that the movie is not nominated for the reason that it is a biography but it could have been selected for the gripping screenplay and the experience of real racing.

I did not know who Niki Lauda was and James Hunt as well. But after seeing this, in Niki’s words, “they are one of the most respected”. Completely contrasting in characters, both Hemsworth and Bruhl has done a great job. Niki’s dialogues are wonderful. Its plain and on the face. 

“I am the fastest driver of you all”. 

“Its terrible. Drives like a pig. It’s a shitbox”. (On the Ferrari car)

While Niki is a pro, Hunt is a racing lover. He is willing to take the risk of life to win the race which was clearly visible in the Japanese grand prix. He is the one who loves and lives in the present. Lively as he says. I did not know who to support in the final race as both of them were heroes to me. That’s where the director scores. In portraying 2 distinct characters as rivals, still making the audience love both of them.

After the Nürburgring incident, the return of Niki was so emotional. Though Hunt feels guilty and responsible for the accident, he refuses to give up on the championship aspiration. As an Indian cinema audience, I expected him to give up as a tribute to Niki’s bravery but I was wrong. He was more determined than ever to win the race.

Overall it was a great movie. Though only these 2 characters dominate the entire movie, one would not feel bored as they are interesting throughout. 

Must watch. Now I know who Niki Lauda is. Who James Hunt was and the history of 1970’s racing. That gave me more satisfaction as a history lover!!