Senna: The Movie

nitro.1000bhp · 12th April 2011, 14:50

I saw the movie and it ROCKS'. Prost is the ultimate wussy, which a lot of people will agree after watching the movie. Seriously, the way this guy was discriminated by the officials is totally unfair but the guy really proved his mettle buy letting his driving alone do the talking. U THE MAN, MAN! I wish i could see all his races one by one.

muralisk · 12th April 2011, 15:22

Senna is a true blue racing driver. He is a class apart from the rest and by far the most aggressive driver I have ever seen. He is a legend and will be remembered for his racing skills. He was pure pleasure to watch and I wish sometime, FIA will come out with a Blu-Ray or DVD collection of all his races.

rosh_aveo1.4 · 12th April 2011, 17:26

Guys..is this released in DVD or should it be downloaded?

aditya116 · 13th April 2011, 13:15

saw the movie,an absolute treat with HD footage from archives.2hr 40 min long but you cant get enough.wish some more footage of exciting races were added.but interspersed interviews of journalists,prost,ron dennis tend to get a bit staid.A few times the potrayal tends to border on saintly.overall makes you realise why senna was the best.current crop of drivers dont even measure upto these guys in 80s.
inspired me to download few other docus like "a star named senna" , "senna the right to win", NGC seconds from disaster-death of senna"

arvindmanju · 16th April 2011, 16:51

Guys, has the DVD released? I am looking to buy one

madhav · 16th April 2011, 22:22

I watched this movie last night and I almost cried. I've seen the many videos of Senna and the crash in which he died but watching it in this movie/documentary was some thing else!
The way this movie evolves is so awesome, starting with Senna's entry into F1, some amazing drives, fights with Prost, politics in F1, his personal life, the respect and love people had for him and finally his passion and belief in God just blew me away. I watched the whole thing again this morning and believe me, it just leaves you with a lump in your throat, a feeling that is not very easy to express. Epic stuff!!!

And after all this I watched Chinese F1 qualifying and I wasn't even half as excited as I would've otherwise been. The whole thing seems so lame!!

Love you Senna! RIP!

rosh_aveo1.4 · 26th April 2011, 22:17

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Originally Posted by madhav

I watched this movie last night and I almost cried. I've seen the many videos of Senna and the crash in which he died but watching it in this movie/documentary was some thing else!
The way this movie evolves is so awesome, starting with Senna's entry into F1, some amazing drives, fights with Prost, politics in F1, his personal life, the respect and love people had for him and finally his passion and belief in God just blew me away. I watched the whole thing again this morning and believe me, it just leaves you with a lump in your throat, a feeling that is not very easy to express. Epic stuff!!!

And after all this I watched Chinese F1 qualifying and I wasn't even half as excited as I would've otherwise been. The whole thing seems so lame!!

Love you Senna! RIP!

Yeah..did the exact same thing. Seen it over and over again, the fatal crash part was too sad. I still feel there is foul play with his accident after hearing of the damaged black box, the broken steering rod and the camera that goes off correctly before the crash. Anyway, that's a different topic!

Skyline GT-R · 12th May 2011, 22:50

If someone has seen Right To Win, then i guess there will not be anything more to see in the movie.

I have seen it many times when feeling down.

Will see the movie anyway.

aditya116 · 1st June 2011, 20:13

there is an ongoing behind the scene story series written by keith collantine in 12 parts on F1fanatic site.its based on excerpts of his interview with manish pandey.check out The Making of Senna part 1: Life and death | Interview

scuderiamania · 1st June 2011, 22:21

Guys where did you get the movie. I am looking all over the net but most are Portuguese with english sub titles. Anyone know where to get an english version. Please PM me the link.

SuperSlick · 2nd June 2011, 10:44

Saw the movie last Sunday just before the start of Monaco GP and loved every bit of it, especially the championship decider races where Prost and Senna collide! Tit for Tat huh!? Undoubtedly THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE SEEN. The cockpit view shots were amazing and felt as if you are driving the car!

Great way to pay tribute to such a Great Driver! I had never known so much about him until I saw the movie. I am now a fan of his.

RajeswaranK7 · 2nd June 2011, 12:31

I am yet to watch this movie. Senna is my favorite F1 Driver. There was an Article on Senna in Reader' Digest, May 1999 edition. I stumbled across it when was browsing through old magazines in a second hand book shop. It was written by his friend. It’s a nice one describing another facet of this legend. Unfortunately my mom threw the books away when she decided to cleanup my room.

bikxsans660 · 2nd June 2011, 18:49

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Originally Posted by RajeswaranK7

There was an Article on Senna in Reader' Digest, May 1999 edition. I stumbled across it when was browsing through old magazines in a second hand book shop. It was written by his friend. It’s a nice one describing another facet of this legend. Unfortunately my mom threw the books away when she decided to cleanup my room.

Oh man, my mom too had once thrown such legendary stuff. I am with you man.

2StrokeJunkie · 2nd June 2011, 20:32

Found the movie on an online stream . Great Doc , however i find it a little overtly dramatic at some places , also it would be great if we could have one of our Goan members translate the parts that are in Portuguese which is a good 40% of the movie.

I think it gives us great insights into the internal forces and politics that torment ever organization and make and break careers. Another thing that it made me think was of our battle with technology. Senna would still be alive today if his car was allowed to use the Traction Control system it had used with great success the previous season. Was the battle with technology in F1 to see better driving worth the death loss of Senna ? Should we fight technology or embrace it whole heartedly ? I am of the opinion that if technology makes life safer and better we should adopt it.

I was also most surprised to see the Indian names of the writer and director when the credits roled in. UK born indian maybe but still feel like saying Jai Hind !

AlphaKilo · 2nd June 2011, 22:32

Mate, this movie is indeed made by a Indian(Mr. Manish Pandey). He is a singaporian, and lived for quite a long time in Japan if I am correct. But I watched the movie, and as some one pointed out, if the portugese/spanish can be translated, I am sure we would be able to enjoy the movie even more. I just felt really heavy at heart at the end. One can read the reviews where the director himself says about every single part and where it is over dramatised and where they cut short to make the movie a short documentary.
anyways the legend be remembered. He was a true ambassador of his nation and for the sport.

12th April 2011, 14:50	#16
nitro.1000bhp BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 518 Thanked: 853 Times View My Garage	Re: Senna: The Movie I saw the movie and it ROCKS'. Prost is the ultimate wussy, which a lot of people will agree after watching the movie. Seriously, the way this guy was discriminated by the officials is totally unfair but the guy really proved his mettle buy letting his driving alone do the talking. U THE MAN, MAN! I wish i could see all his races one by one.
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12th April 2011, 15:22	#17
muralisk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore Posts: 711 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Re: Senna: The Movie Senna is a true blue racing driver. He is a class apart from the rest and by far the most aggressive driver I have ever seen. He is a legend and will be remembered for his racing skills. He was pure pleasure to watch and I wish sometime, FIA will come out with a Blu-Ray or DVD collection of all his races.
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12th April 2011, 17:26	#18
rosh_aveo1.4 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin, Kerala Posts: 705 Thanked: 656 Times View My Garage	Re: Senna: The Movie Guys..is this released in DVD or should it be downloaded?
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13th April 2011, 13:15	#19
aditya116 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: calicut Posts: 316 Thanked: 51 Times	Re: Senna: The Movie saw the movie,an absolute treat with HD footage from archives.2hr 40 min long but you cant get enough.wish some more footage of exciting races were added.but interspersed interviews of journalists,prost,ron dennis tend to get a bit staid.A few times the potrayal tends to border on saintly.overall makes you realise why senna was the best.current crop of drivers dont even measure upto these guys in 80s. inspired me to download few other docus like "a star named senna" , "senna the right to win", NGC seconds from disaster-death of senna"
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16th April 2011, 16:51	#20
arvindmanju BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KA01 Posts: 507 Thanked: 586 Times	Re: Senna: The Movie Guys, has the DVD released? I am looking to buy one
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16th April 2011, 22:22	#21
madhav BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 290 Thanked: 84 Times	Re: Senna: The Movie I watched this movie last night and I almost cried. I've seen the many videos of Senna and the crash in which he died but watching it in this movie/documentary was some thing else! The way this movie evolves is so awesome, starting with Senna's entry into F1, some amazing drives, fights with Prost, politics in F1, his personal life, the respect and love people had for him and finally his passion and belief in God just blew me away. I watched the whole thing again this morning and believe me, it just leaves you with a lump in your throat, a feeling that is not very easy to express. Epic stuff!!! And after all this I watched Chinese F1 qualifying and I wasn't even half as excited as I would've otherwise been. The whole thing seems so lame!! Love you Senna! RIP!
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12th May 2011, 22:50	#23
Skyline GT-R BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 600 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	Re: Senna: The Movie If someone has seen Right To Win, then i guess there will not be anything more to see in the movie. I have seen it many times when feeling down. Will see the movie anyway.
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1st June 2011, 20:13	#24
aditya116 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: calicut Posts: 316 Thanked: 51 Times	Re: Senna: The Movie there is an ongoing behind the scene story series written by keith collantine in 12 parts on F1fanatic site.its based on excerpts of his interview with manish pandey.check out The Making of Senna part 1: Life and death \| Interview
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1st June 2011, 22:21	#25
scuderiamania BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 363 Thanked: 175 Times	Re: Senna: The Movie Guys where did you get the movie. I am looking all over the net but most are Portuguese with english sub titles. Anyone know where to get an english version. Please PM me the link.
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2nd June 2011, 10:44	#26
SuperSlick BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 200 Thanked: 96 Times	Re: Senna: The Movie Saw the movie last Sunday just before the start of Monaco GP and loved every bit of it, especially the championship decider races where Prost and Senna collide! Tit for Tat huh!? Undoubtedly THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE SEEN. The cockpit view shots were amazing and felt as if you are driving the car! Great way to pay tribute to such a Great Driver! I had never known so much about him until I saw the movie. I am now a fan of his.
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2nd June 2011, 12:31	#27
RajeswaranK7 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 83 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Senna: The Movie I am yet to watch this movie. Senna is my favorite F1 Driver. There was an Article on Senna in Reader' Digest, May 1999 edition. I stumbled across it when was browsing through old magazines in a second hand book shop. It was written by his friend. It’s a nice one describing another facet of this legend. Unfortunately my mom threw the books away when she decided to cleanup my room.
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2nd June 2011, 20:32	#29
2StrokeJunkie BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wakanda Posts: 319 Thanked: 361 Times View My Garage	Re: Senna: The Movie Found the movie on an online stream . Great Doc , however i find it a little overtly dramatic at some places , also it would be great if we could have one of our Goan members translate the parts that are in Portuguese which is a good 40% of the movie. I think it gives us great insights into the internal forces and politics that torment ever organization and make and break careers. Another thing that it made me think was of our battle with technology. Senna would still be alive today if his car was allowed to use the Traction Control system it had used with great success the previous season. Was the battle with technology in F1 to see better driving worth the death loss of Senna ? Should we fight technology or embrace it whole heartedly ? I am of the opinion that if technology makes life safer and better we should adopt it. I was also most surprised to see the Indian names of the writer and director when the credits roled in. UK born indian maybe but still feel like saying Jai Hind ! Last edited by 2StrokeJunkie : 2nd June 2011 at 20:38.
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2nd June 2011, 22:32	#30
AlphaKilo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VOMM-EDDW-EDDM Posts: 1,163 Thanked: 1,192 Times View My Garage	Re: Senna: The Movie Mate, this movie is indeed made by a Indian(Mr. Manish Pandey). He is a singaporian, and lived for quite a long time in Japan if I am correct. But I watched the movie, and as some one pointed out, if the portugese/spanish can be translated, I am sure we would be able to enjoy the movie even more. I just felt really heavy at heart at the end. One can read the reviews where the director himself says about every single part and where it is over dramatised and where they cut short to make the movie a short documentary. anyways the legend be remembered. He was a true ambassador of his nation and for the sport.
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