Review of Le Mans (1971) by Dean M — 07 Mar 2013
The world's most famous rev-head racing in the world's most famous endurance race - count us in. On paper Le Mans was a cracking idea: Hollywood's hottest star, fresh from The Thomas Crown Affair, showing off his Bullitt trained driving skills in a pseudo-documentary style travelogue of the epic French road race.
The execution, however, is similar to watching... well, cars driving around in circles for 24 hours. As a snapshot of a filmmaking era it still fascinates and McQueen is always easy on the eye but the longeurs of the race can't be outrun.
Gentlemen, switch off your engines.
This review of Le Mans (1971) was written by Dean M on 07 Mar 2013.
Le Mans has generally received positive reviews.
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