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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 16 MIN

RUSH (2013) TOOK US FOR A RIDE!! MOVIE REVIEW!! First Time Watching!!

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THOR & ZEMO STAR IN A TRUE STORY FROM THAT GUY FROM THE STUDIO!! Rush Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects With Brad Pitt & Top Gun: Maverick Director, Joseph Kosinski returning for F1, Tara & Andrew RACE to give their Rush Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Spoiler Review!! Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson shift into high gear with their Reaction & Review of Rush (2013), the biographical sports drama directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard (Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind) and written by Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon). Set against the high-octane world of 1970s Formula One racing, Rush chronicles the legendary rivalry between two of the sport’s greatest drivers: charismatic British playboy James Hunt and methodical Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda. Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Extraction) stars as James Hunt, delivering a fiery performance that captures the driver’s recklessness, charm, and relentless need to win. Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds, The Alienist) earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of Niki Lauda, showcasing the driver’s steely discipline and resilience—especially in the aftermath of the horrifying 1976 Nürburgring crash that nearly cost him his life. Olivia Wilde (Don’t Worry Darling, House) plays Suzy Miller, Hunt’s model wife whose relationship becomes strained amid fame and obsession. Key moments include the gripping recreation of Lauda’s near-fatal accident, the intense final race in monsoon conditions at the Japanese Grand Prix, and the emotional reckoning between the rivals as they come to respect each other’s passion and purpose. With breathtaking racing sequences, sharp character contrasts, and emotional depth, Rush is not just about the sport—it’s about the psychology of greatness, ego, and survival. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THOR & ZEMO STAR IN A TRUE STORY FROM THAT GUY FROM THE STUDIO!! Rush Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects With Brad Pitt & Top Gun: Maverick Director, Joseph Kosinski returning for F1, Tara & Andrew RACE to give their Rush Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Spoiler Review!! Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson shift into high gear with their Reaction & Review of Rush (2013), the biographical sports drama directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard (Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind) and written by Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon). Set against the high-octane world of 1970s Formula One racing, Rush chronicles the legendary rivalry between two of the sport’s greatest drivers: charismatic British playboy James Hunt and methodical Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda. Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Extraction) stars as James Hunt, delivering a fiery performance that captures the driver’s recklessness, charm, and relentless need to win. Daniel Brühl (Inglourious Basterds, The Alienist) earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of Niki Lauda, showcasing the driver’s steely discipline and resilience—especially in the aftermath of the horrifying 1976 Nürburgring crash that nearly cost him his life. Olivia Wilde (Don’t Worry Darling, House) plays Suzy Miller, Hunt’s model wife whose relationship becomes strained amid fame and obsession. Key moments include the gripping recreation of Lauda’s near-fatal accident, the intense final race in monsoon conditions at the Japanese Grand Prix, and the emotional reckoning between the rivals as they come to respect each other’s passion and purpose. With breathtaking racing sequences, sharp character contrasts, and emotional depth, Rush is not just about the sport—it’s about the psychology of greatness, ego, and survival. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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THOR & ZEMO STAR IN A TRUE STORY FROM THAT GUY FROM THE STUDIO!! Rush Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects With Brad Pitt & Top Gun: Maverick Director,...

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