Review of Senna (2010) by Fred J — 13 Sep 2011
Biography docs can be tricky, because they're limited by the interest in the subject - just one person. Sometimes it just isn't enough to justify feature-length material. But here, Ayrton Senna was a pretty fascinating, compellingly soulful man.
And he was a F1 driver that genuinely seemed in touch with the perfection of driving. He exudes a bit of joie de vivre with daredevil freckles, but a shadowing awareness of the danger of his profession.
Not unlike the subject in Bill Cunningham New York, he is a person of his era (or eras, in Bill's sake) that resonates beyond his time and particular skills. A focus sparked with talent and a humility before his God and his people, living life like a child yet participating in the treasures and darker forces of being a grown man.
Oddly, though not dramatically, affecting. And yes, the season-to-season drama of F1 World Titles, the rivalries, the race footage... that was all just kickass dressing.
This review of Senna (2010) was written by Fred J on 13 Sep 2011.
Senna has generally received very positive reviews.
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