Film Review – Rush

It’s a little weird to find mild-mannered director Ron Howard behind the
wheel of “Rush,” even though he has plenty of experience filming fast
cars, having kicked off his helming career with 1977’s “Grand Theft
Auto.” It’s just that spinning wheels and revving engines aren’t
expected out of him these days, coming off mild comedies (“The
Dilemma”), blockbusters (“Angels & Demons”), and Oscar-bait
(“Frost/Nixon”). “Rush” represents a change of pace for Howard, who
sinks his teeth into an R-rated Formula One race drama, giving this
volatile material an edgy concentration that’s uncommon. It’s a nervy
movie, supported by two exceptional performances from Chris Hemsworth
and Daniel Bruhl, who show a commitment to character dignity and the
unsteady steps of blossoming respect, making only spare use of
overpowering cliche.
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