I don’t know anything about Formula One racing and until
this film came along I could care less if I ever did learn something. But with
Peter Morgan writing the script and Ron Howard directing, I’ve been introduced
to one of the greatest rivalries in racing history. James Hunt and Niki Lauda
are two egotistical racing masters who went head to head during the ‘70s. This
is their story and it’s a very entertaining one. James Hunt is the playboy
party animal and Niki the over-confident loner. No wonder they clashed. Car racing
is kind of boring when you think of it, cars just zipping along a course. But
with Ron Howard he made every turn as exciting as it is for those behind the
wheel. You really feel how intense and crazy this kind of high-end racing is
like. I have a new respect for these guys for sure. Sadly this film didn’t do
that well which is a shame. I really enjoyed the fun of not knowing who to root
for. Grade: A-
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