Rush is the Apollo 13 of racing movies. The race scenes are exquisitely presented in a way that feels genuine even though you know what you're watching is mostly special effects (much like Apollo 13). Close-ups of quiet grass, flowers, or leaves that erupt into activity as the cars pass stood out to me as beautiful real moments, (similar to the shots of birds flying away in Pacific Rim earlier this summer). Ron Howard does a good job of making a true story into a big Hollywood movie, and with heart.

3.5 Stars (out of 5)