Senna

2011 "No Fear. No Limits. No Equal."
8.5| 1h46m| PG-13| en
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The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.

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Also starring Frank Williams

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Raetsonwe Redundant and unnecessary.
Megamind To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.
FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.
Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
851222 Greetings from Lithuania."Senna" (2010) is an amazing documentary about a legend of F1 Ayrton Senna. This is truly remarkable and fascinating documentary that plays more like a great movie. The great director Asif Kapadia paced this movie superbly - at running time 1 h 40 min i was glued to my screen during a whole time, and that is more powerful because i'm not a fan of F1, don't ever watched it, but this is the power of "Senna" - you don't have to be a fan of sport to appreciate this truly remarkable movie.Overall, whether you like F1 or not, "Senna" is simply one of the best documentary movies i have ever seen. It is very informative, superbly paced, intriguingly and superbly crafted recreation of life Ayrton Senna and by the end it is impossible to not to be moved. Great movie.
Vicente Garcia (vicenteegarciamiami) Following the life of a three-time World Formula One Champion Ayrton Senna – who died in a car crash in 1994. Directed by Asif Kapadia, this documentary film will literally bring you to tears.I - Vicente E. Garcia thought to rent one out even though I am not a race car fan due to its amazing review and heartwarming critics. So I told myself to give it a shot. I came home late and tired because of my work (but no need to tell more stories about that) and I just want to have some relaxation because it's Friday Night. I thought maybe watching this documentary film can inspire me. I was totally wrong! I thought it was a feel-good film about the life of the most beloved Formula One driver full of inspirations but it is more than that. I literally cried all throughout the film. I cannot help to think that Ayrton Senna just died in that way after he was leading for his fourth World Championship! Asif Kapadia's film is not your usual documentary. I just expected Senna's friends and loved ones being interviewed in the living room and just reminiscing their good old days with him, but it =was never like that. It doesn't even have the traditional formula of different interviews with a narrator telling the whole thing. How the film was shown is so honest. Made out of purely Senna's archive footage, it created a subtle yet powerful intimacy with Senna as a subject. The way they used only archive materials and old interviews makes the film more natural and shows the human side of the most loved man in this sport.He is just a good looking boy in a wealthy family that can afford to enter him in a European Championship. He was just spectacular even at a young age: a phenomenal breakout athlete from Brazil with just an amazing style of racing. He clearly didn't show any sign that he is going down anytime soon until he made it to Formula One. His journey garnered him so many fans and top rivals too in the track. He has been voted as the best and most iconic Formula One driver of all time by different motor-sport, clearly he hasn't been away from the spotlight even though he is gone.My heart was truly devastated when I saw Williams (Senna's car) crashed at the Tamburello corner on lap 7. As he was being extracted after two minutes of crashing, I feel like I am in the San Marino Grand Prix too. As the red flag was being waved (which means there's an accident), I can't help to feel sorry for everyone.This film is not only the best documentary when it was released but also it is one of the most legendary sports films of all time. Even if you aren't a racing fan or even a sports enthusiast, this movie will still linger deep within you. It is engrossing and so beautifully crafted, I am sure that you'll salute Senna too.
awbatman500 For those who know the life of Ayrton Senna, then you have probably sen this movie. This movie is based on the life, career, and death of 3 time Formula One Champion, Ayrton Senna. The story is told by family, friends, and colleagues that he worked with in his career. Back in 1984, Senna got his start in the Toleman Team, a team not known for running upfront with the likes of Ferrari, McLaren, or Lotus. At the 1984 Grand Prix of Monaco, Senna finished second behind Alain Prost when the race was shortened due to torrential rain. Had the race not been stopped, surely Senna would have caught Prost and more than likely would have won the race. Prost plays a huge roll in Senna's career.In 1985, Senna left the Toleman Team and went to race for Lotus where he won his first career race at the Portuguese Grand Prix, in the rain. Some say Senna was a god when it came to racing in the rain. In 1988 he won his first of three world championships when he drove for McLaren. In 1989, Senna would lose the championship to Prost after a controversial collision at the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix where both of them went off at the final chicane. Prost was unable to continue but Senna was able to, however while reentering the track, he cut through the chicane where the two had made contact. This led to Prost complaining to the race stewards and effectively giving the Frenchman the title. Senna would later go on to win the title in 1990 and 1991.On April 30th, 1994, Austrian driver, Roland Ratzenburger, was killed in qualifying for the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. The next day, Senna was leading the race when on the seventh lap of the race, being followed by Michael Schumacher, went off on turn one and slammed the wall head first at over 170 mph. He was killed instantly but was airlifted to a hospital where revival attempts were given but in the end he succumbed to his injuries. The car he was driving suffered a mechanical error or a tire issue, but was hit by a piece of debris that came off his car in the initial impact. The movie ends showing the funeral for Senna and home movies and memories shown.All in all it was a fantastic movie.
The Seperator _ A very one-sided, biased take on a genius of a driver. It plays up the drama between the drivers at bit much at times when it could have focused more on Senna's struggles with the Williams mechanical team. Although it was interesting to see here where Senna came from, and his struggles through the ranks, the film was not able to capture him on an intimate level. He always remains as a distance, untouchable celebrity. Still, not bad for a film made out of decades old footage. The film did tend to drag on however, and certain parts, especially some of the stuff that had nothing to do with racing, could have easily been cut out (I skipped through some parts myself). I was left wondering how such a stunning driver could be defeated by such a seemingly trivial problem. As troubling as it is that the exact cause of the crash is not known, it is a reminder that he was human, but there is some comfort in know that he died doing not only what he love, but what he had to do. More reviews at gethebonesaw.blogspot.com