This is a truly remarkable film. I have always been a fan of F1 but due to the time of Senna’s fame I was unaware of his story. The film is in fact a documentary but with an added cinematic Hollywood approach. I was under the impression the film would also feature a fair amount of reconstructive filming to enhance the story line. What was staggering is they used none. Despite this the footage used from start to finish told the story – there weren’t any awkward moments between shots, it genuinely flowed throughout.
What staggered me most about the film was the politics within F1 - Senna was unfairly treated on a number of occasions and as a result his passion came through even more. You felt how much he wanted it and what it meant not only to him but also his huge fan following in Brazil.
As well as the politics there was the extreme rivalry between Senna and Prost. It added another dimension to the story and heightened the passion.
Following his death the scenes in Brazil are nothing but emotional. Senna was genuinely seen as a Saint – not only did he inspire many, but his success also brought joy and hope. That success was also donated to many worthy causes.
I can honestly say this is a film worth watching.
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