February 13, 2012

Senna (2010)

WINNER OF 2012 BAFTA - BEST DOCUMENTARY & BEST EDITING

This film is about Aryton Senna who was a Formula One racing driver who died at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. What we get over the course of 100 minutes is a fascinating story that is largely enjoyable but there are a few moments where you see dead F1 drivers which I found uncomfortable. The last 10 minutes or so are very anxious to watch because I knew (as I imagine everyone who saw this film knew) that Senna was going to die.

It doesnt stay on this too long which is a good thing and its quite surprising how bad Alain Prost if shown in this film. I'm not saying that it was one sided view but there's no smoke without fire and some of the things that went on in this movie show what a political sport F1 really is. It's nice to know that there hasnt been a single death in F1 since Senna and that is down to the safety of the cars.

Even if you dont know anything about F1 there is plenty to like about this film and every time I see it I still find lots to enjoy and be sad about.

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