This film is not about the band. Which is interesting, because it’s possible Ron Howard will include information that’s not a part of the original story just to make it more interesting, but lest honest.

Rush

	Plot Summary: From IMDb: “A biography of Formula 1 champion driver Niki Lauda and the 1976 crash that almost claimed his life. Mere weeks after the accident, he got behind the wheel to challenge his rival, James Hunt.” Release Date: September 20, 2013
	Poster	Trailer
	Rating: C- Commentary: Chris Hemsworth’s ability to sell a film remains difficult to know. While both Thor and Snow White and the Huntsman were successes, little did that have to do with Hemsworth’s presence. Hemsworth’s front-and-center presence in the campaign for Red Dawn didn’t help. And with little hint of the auto racing backbone of the film, I don’t think this design is going to be adequate.	Rating: B+ Commentary: There is excitement, thrills and period drama that make this look like it could be an engaging film. And Ron Howard, for all his faults as a director, knows how to make money off his efforts. Some of the decisions look superficial, but as a non-auto racing fan, I’m somewhat interested, which is makes for a successful trailer in my book.
	Preview Link: CLICK HERE for link to the trailer, more posters (if available) and other commentary not featured here. Oscar Chances: Never underestimate Ron Howard, especially not in a September berth, which would mean Oscar death for most directors. Of course, the subject matter isn’t typical Oscar fare, but I could definitely see it getting some nominations. I doubt Best Picture, but I see tech categories like Sound Mixing and Sound Editing as strong possibilities, possibly even Editing.