January 22, 2014Rush was about as exciting as formula one racing gets, in my opinion. I don't find anything interesting about people racing cars, so it took a little work to get me compelled to watch the movie. I'm glad I did though, as it was about more than racing, and it showcased two of the most competitive people, who were polar opposites of each other, doing what they love doing against all odds. Daniel Brühl played Niki Lauda, an Austrian driver who would not accept defeat, and his strict training regimen and attention to detail gave him the ability to win. Chris Hemsworth played James Hunt, a really good driver who enjoyed the limelight more than training, but still had the drive to beat everyone else. The two hated yet respected each other, which led to some intense meetings. When Lauda's body was burnt terribly in a crash, Hunt got the upper hand and had an opportunity to win whatever trophy you get for winning at racing. Lauda, however, wouldn't take it lying down, so he willed himself to get back behind the wheel and try to finish racing. There was one moment in the film that made it absolutely worth while, and it was probably one of the best scenes I've seen so far this year - Lauda was giving a press conference after the accident when a reporter asked him what his wife thought of how he looked now. Lauda played it off and made something nice up that she might have said, and the reporter pressed on, asking if he thought she would stay with him now that he looks like a monster. Lauda ended the press conference with that, clearly hurt by the question. Without anyone else seeing, Hunt approached the reporter and proceeded to beat his face in and then told him to go home to his wife and ask her how he looks now. That scene obviously stuck with me, and made me really appreciate the film and the relationship between the characters. If that isn't enough to make you want to watch it, consider that Ron Howard directed it, so you know it is probably pretty good.
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