Craigb Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just watched this tonight, It is a touching tribute to such a great driving legend, Good watch Anyone else seen it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Saw it in the cinema, not a dry eye in the house. I want the BD to see the extra bits, supposed to add a lot to the documentary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yes got it, excellent What a arrogant tosser Balestre was though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigb Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 I couldn't believe Balestre obviously prost was in his best interests, I was only 8 when i heard it on the news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigb Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 It does go to show the skill involved in his days, manual gear change taking most of the corners one handed, no traction control hardly any down force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 It does go to show the skill involved in his days, manual gear change taking most of the corners one handed, no traction control hardly any down force. Yes a great era, i was on Hangar straight in 1987 and saw Mansell sell piquet that dummy in his Canon Williams Honda, Senna was in the bright yellow Camel Lotus Honda that year with team mate Satora Nakajima. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 87? I had no idea you were so old Dave Must admit I was unaware of quite how good Senna was until I really got into F1 about 5 years ago, and much less how important he was to Brazil until I watched this film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Fantastic movie. We went to see it as a Zclub event, best to watch these sort of movies with like minded folk. Amazing to see this whole movie compiled from footage they already had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 87? I had no idea you were so old Dave Yes 23 at the time and iirc it cost £35 to get in, still got the tickets from all the races i have been too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Got it through blockbuster online and watched it last night, didnt have time to watch the extended version though. Senna was a bit before my time so it was interesting to learn about him and the rivalries and attitudes etc. I say a good documentary on BBC not so long ago about formula one - called "Grand Prix: The Killer Years" which I'd also definitely recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigb Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Might have to look into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 gonna get it on the old download next week when my girlfriend is away - probably not her cup of tea really. Really liked the TG tribute to Senna, so am looking forward to seeing the whole film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Brilliant film, amazingly touching journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I watched this on the flight out to America last month. One of the most enthralling movies I have ever watched. Like Dan says, I never realised just what he meant to Brazil as a country until this movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I watched this on the flight out to America last month. One of the most enthralling movies I have ever watched. Like Dan says, I never realised just what he meant to Brazil as a country until this movie. That was lucky, last time I went over the Atlantic they put 27 Dresses on, I nearly cried in frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I love 27 Dresses Katherine Heigl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I watched this on the flight out to America last month. One of the most enthralling movies I have ever watched. Like Dan says, I never realised just what he meant to Brazil as a country until this movie. That was lucky, last time I went over the Atlantic they put 27 Dresses on, I nearly cried in frustration. lol... when I went once i remember they put lord of rings on repeat... it must have been on some betamax tape as you could see all the tracking lines. United Airlines if i remember rightly. lol Definately want to see the Senna movie. I remember watching Senna, Mansell and the rest racing all the time on the telly - those were the days when I loved F1. Havent been into it now for a very long time as it just doesnt seem as raw or exciting as back in the days. Like others, dont think the missus will like it.. so may watch it today - as im off work with the death man flu plague virus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Very weird this... Tam turned up with the "triple play" on Saturday. She isn't into F1 but a friend of her's said it was great, and she knows I like (OLD) F1 stuff. So we watched the extended Blue Ray version, with the extra interviews. Best film I have seen this year! (VERY closely followed by "Black Swan, which is a GREAT film!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrumbMC Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 it's great, i saw it in the cinema. i'm looking forward to watching my mates extended BR edition. I was so tense watching his onboard flying round imola, i knew what was coming and could hardly watch it. I remember being a little whipper snapper and my dad being quite distrought when watching it, we did have his last race recorded on VHS but my brother taped over it with the simpsons when he was a lad Such a shame but an icon who will be forever rememberd in motorsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Ha ha, I'm going to show my age now. I've got some pictures of Senna in the Toleman, I think, during a tyre practice day for the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch, it was the first time I had seen him "live" as it were, it was obvious to everyone there that he was potentially head and shoulders above the others, won't forget that day as I knew we had seen someone really special. Must see if I can find the pictures Saw the film at the Cinema when it came out a while back, he still makes an impression on people who don't really follow motorsport as even Joy really enjoyed it 87? I had no idea you were so old Dave Must admit I was unaware of quite how good Senna was until I really got into F1 about 5 years ago, and much less how important he was to Brazil until I watched this film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Well just watched the dvd version of Senna. Awesome. Some of the onboard footage from his early races was just incredible. So exciting and so fast. Totally amazing. The later on board footage just looked so much slower for some reason. Want to see the blu ray version now for the extras. :EDIT: The bluray extended version with all the extra interviews and stuff (2hr 40mins) is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrumbMC Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Well just watched the dvd version of Senna. Awesome. Some of the onboard footage from his early races was just incredible. So exciting and so fast. Totally amazing. The later on board footage just looked so much slower for some reason. Want to see the blu ray version now for the extras. :EDIT: The bluray extended version with all the extra interviews and stuff (2hr 40mins) is much better. Think his career spanned the gap betwen turbo -> N/A cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Well just watched the dvd version of Senna. Awesome. Some of the onboard footage from his early races was just incredible. So exciting and so fast. Totally amazing. The later on board footage just looked so much slower for some reason. Want to see the blu ray version now for the extras. :EDIT: The bluray extended version with all the extra interviews and stuff (2hr 40mins) is much better. Think his career spanned the gap betwen turbo -> N/A cars Yes it did from the 1.5 litre turbo V6's to the end of 1988 to the normally aspirated 3.5 litre V10's and V12's. The in car monaco footage iirc used the Honda V12 engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I saw this at the cinema, remember at the time people saying a fair bit was cut out. So might snap up the blue ray and watch again, lights down, surround sound cranked up. I remember growing up and loving motor racing from a young age, Senna was always up there, I remember him lapping round one race and a young irishman called Eddie Irvine holding him up, took Senna a while to get past and when he did let his guard down and Irvine retook him! Senna was going mental and after the race charged down the pitlane and had 'a physical altercation' with Irvine...super stuff from both sides there. I was watching on TV when he died, Murray Walker in pieces on the commentary, just couldnt believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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