Niki Lauda: “Rush” movie was 80% right

Niki Lauda offers his personal review of the biographical sports action drama film, “Rush,” which tells the story of his rivalry with fellow Formula 1 driver, James Hunt. Lauda says the movie was about 80 percent accurate and that he’s happy with the finished product, but originally didn’t like the rough cut of the feature film.

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[saraths]

"I think he did an outstanding job of playing me" the best complement any actor can receive.

[kristiangitsov]

It’s so sad to watch him now knowing he’s no longer here. 😭😭

Rest in Peace Niki

[abbaszaidi]

“The biggest problem is you’re not dead”. Daniel Bruhl. Well you brought him to life again today. RIP Niki

[theferryman]

Brühl got screwed by not getting an Academy Award nomination....he was spot on - 100% nailed it

[andersport]

Daniel Bruhl looked acted, walked, and behaved like Niki Lauda. He was a real clone of Lauda.

[kresimircosic]

I bet Lauda's only regret here is the fact he could not share this movie with Hunt. At least once... Long live Niki!

[backhandchop]

The Niki Lauda in the movie sounded just like the real Niki Lauda

[anonymousonlineuser]

Rush was a great movie. Lauda came off as a likable and very driven asshole. Nothing wrong with that.

[TheMissiIe]

Niki Lauda has the most inspirational story for an athlete, 1975 he won the F1 championship, 1976 he was involved in one of the worst crashes in motorsport history, finished the season and was 1 point shy of the championship, 1977 won the championship again.
Those 3 years cemented Niki as a legend in F1, his 3rd championship only added to his legacy

[TheLoneSource]

What an unforgettable legend. My deepest condolences to close friends and his family.

[bartofilms]

It was a great movie. The only part that was difficult to watch for me was the medical treatment after the fire. Almost got an anxiety attack with that. The best part was when he drove with his girlfriend/wife and the two Italians in the old sedan. That was epic. :).

[markusmueller]

my favorite part was without a doubt when Niki met his wife. I assume this was a Hollywood invention, but to me it is one of the best scenes of any movie ever. Those Italian dudes were awesome!

[tbz]

One thing you can always count on with Niki...honesty! You will never wonder where you stand with him.

[michaelgibson]

A little known story which Niki repeats in this interview.Many years after they stopped racing Niki met James in London, James was down on his luck financial problems, disheveled not in a good place.Niki gave him some money, Bollocked him, told him to pull himself together he did the act of a friend not just a competitor.a great man RIP Niki

[malcolmi]

I saw the movie. I saw Niki at Mosport, Ontario, Canada back in the day. Daniel Bruhl in my opinion was exactly, precisely as I remembered Niki. Niki said it best when he said that he had no friends, he sure wasn't likeable but he was worthy of admiration. The world is a better place because Niki was in it.

[davidedbrooke]

Hunt was an irreverent bastard but he genuinely likes Nikki, they were real friends. RIP James.

[StuSaville]

80% right? Have to say I'm a little disappointed in Niki





The Niki of old would have have been far more precise
"The movie was 79.85% right"

[pronateceepadm]

This guy deserves respect for doing what he did, returning from an accident where a priest took his last unction and still being as competitive as ever. This is not for everyone, his biography is undoubtedly amazing starting with having rejected his father's wealth for his F1 dream. An icon of motorsport.

[LoriCLove]

Rush is one hell of a movie & Niki Lauda is one hell of a man! A Legend for sure!

[chicobicalho]

What an incredible legend Lauda was, and will always be. Not having him around is an enormous loss, as if there is a big chunk of Formula One missing. I believe Daniel Brühl did a very good job portraying the great Niki Lauda, and when he did the post accident scenes, especially speaking German, the resemblance was quite remarkable. I am proud to have seen Niki Lauda race in front of my eyes in all the teams he raced, from 1973 to 1984.