Review of Senna (2010) by James H — 13 Oct 2011
The two best documentaries I have seen this year are both formula one based. the first is the BBC film 'Grand Prix - The Killer Years and the second is Senna.
Ayrton Senna came from a wealthy family in Brasil but dont ever think that was the reason he was one of the greatest ever racing drivers.
Senna was a natural. He was an aggressive driver who would try to win at all cost and that upset a lot of people during his short lifetime.
This film documents the battle he had with French driver Alain Prost and the F1 authorities.
There is some fantastic archived clips from TV and private family footage and it really shows what a humble man he was.
Obviously there is only one outcome to the film and the tension builds and builds as that fatal moment approaches.
Some of the scenes are distressing but they do show what a dangerous sport F1 was ( and is) and how it takes a special type of person to climb into one of those machines.
Senna is everything I was expecting more.
Highly recommended.
This review of Senna (2010) was written by James H on 13 Oct 2011.
Senna has generally received very positive reviews.
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