This document analyzes the genre of the 2013 film Rush. It notes several techniques used that establish it as an action adventure racing film, such as muttering voices about the main characters, shots of the characters in cars on a racing grid with their engines revving, and establishing shots of the track. It also provides background facts about the film, including that it is based on the rivalry between real-life Formula 1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda and directed by Ron Howard.

1. Genre Analysis
Rush (2013)

2. • muttering voices – this shows a well known character as they are being talked about – this is a non diegetic
sound as the character cant hear everything going on like the audience can
• Extreme close up of eye watching the clouds – this shows that the weather maybe important to the event
that is about to take place
• Pan up to Main characters sat in cars – this shows the cars and quickly establishes that this is a action
adventure racing movie
• Narrative – this is a voice over describing the event – this sets the scene for the audience – this is a non
diegetic sound
• Women are surrounding the main characters in the car, this is very archetypal as it shows that the women
are only interested in the men
• The characters outfits symbolise there roles this makes it easy for the audience to understand what there
aims are and who they are.
• Reving engines on the grid – this shows clearly what genre the film is, this is typical of an action adventure
racing film
• Talking about previous races in the narrative – this shows the competitiveness between the characters this
rivalry is common of a film of this genre – it is all about Lauda Vs Hunt
• There are a lot of establishing shots of the track this sets the scene for the film showing what it is about and
what to expect
• The hi- vis jackets shows the audience the other workers on the track - these are part of the health and
safety and shots of them may symbolise something important that happens later on in the film

3. Facts
• Release date : 13th September 2013
• Directed by Ron Howard
• Won a BAFTA award for best editing
• Actors consist of : Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl, Olivia wilde,
Alexandra Maria lara and Natalie Dormer
James Hunt and Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda share an intense
rivalry in Formula 1 racing. Driving vehicles that are little more than
gas-filled, rolling bombs, while pushing themselves to the breaking
point of physical and mental endurance. Meanwhile, the women in
their lives can only watch as both drivers risk death with every lap.

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8M1pukI3oc