Review of Love the Beast (2009) by Adrienne L — 03 Apr 2011

An interesting documentary by Eric Bana himself concerning his love for race car driving. I have a fear of driving myself but this was insightful enough into his passion for cars that I still enjoyed it. You meet his family anf friends, see him behind the scenes of fame, and tackling his passion for driving (both successfully and not).

I think its brave to document on film failing in a goal one sets for themsleves. I'm not sure I will ever get over being afraid to drive or not. But I did enjoy this doc. I feel like I know the man behind the actor a bit better. I loved his comments about 'Lucky You' and his pose with Drew Barrymore for the press. I adore her. The movie itself was okay, but not great. I was one of only two people at the theatre. Not kididng. Everyone else was in Spider-man 3.

Eric strikes me as being very passionate about life. Hes handsome, seemingly honest, obviously an athlete, hes genuinely funny, a devoted family man, and an interesting topic for a documentary. His direction was great as well. Loved the shots of Australia. I hope to see it some day. I was inspired by the whole Mad Max myth also as a kid. But I preferred 'The Road Warrior' myself. And I liked that he cleared up for viewers that there is more to Australia than just surfing and beaches.

I'd watch this again over Troy, Hulk or Luck You any day. And he was right, this isn't just for car enthusiasts when you watch it. Its a documentary about reaching for your goals and making things happen. He is a Leo after all.