Rush

Director Ron Howard brilliantly captures the competitiveness between two Formula I racers, each driven by their desire for the 1976 World Champion crown. James Hunt (Chris Helmsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) are entangled in a bitter rivalry which is skillfully contrasted in their personalities on and off the track. It's playboy vs ratboy, McClaren vs Ferrari, risky vs calculated. Each give excellent performances. Who will you root for? Terrific visuals will put you on the track and in the car for some thrilling racing. It's a superbly crafted and acted film, but unfortunately both lead characters are not so likable. Look for glimpses of the real racers near the end of the film.

Alien gives it 3 ½ "spin out, crash, and burn" stars out of 4.