Review of Grand Prix (1966) by Tony P — 04 Jul 2015
I was intrigued to watch a movie I had never heard about but wanted to compare to another Formula One film I saw a couple of years ago, Rush.
Here James Garner is the main star (he sadly died a few months ago). Garner was quite a competent driver in his own right.
The film shows off lavish cinematography in terms of colour, and speed of the cars. The film stock/cameras used must have been the best available.
The film isn't just about fast cars endlessly lapping racing circuits but explores the drivers and their partner's emotions about fear, injury, death and triumph.
Similar to the film Rush directed by Ron Howard which exolores the real life rivalry of star drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt this film explores rivalries albeit in a fictional manner.
The film uses teal locations and features good camerawork to show the speed of the cars which even in 1966 reached speeds of 180-200 miles per hour.
It would have been interesting to see James Garner and frien and car afficionado Steve McQueen in this film together as rivals.
Definitely a film for racing fans only.
This review of Grand Prix (1966) was written by Tony P on 04 Jul 2015.
Grand Prix has generally received very positive reviews.
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