Sunday, 21 June 2015

Cars, girls and the chance of death

Rush (2013)

Directed by Ron Howard this film based on a true story stars Chris Hemsworth, Baniel Bruhl, Alexandra Maria Lara and Olivia Wilde. Two polar opposites clash for the Formula One championship at a time when there was little safety in the sport.

Much like the character of James Hunt plays fast and loose with his life this film plays fast and loose with historical accuracy. There is plenty to enjoy here and there are insightful moments but the script is rarely subtle, often hammering home the obvious. Some of the racing sequences are really nice but it is a shame that the film could not stick closer to the truth instead of being overly simplistic.


3/5

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