Senna

  • 2010


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Average Rating 3.7/5
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2.0
But Prost isnt villainizedhis displeasure with Sennas aggression seems all too justified, given the danger of the sport and what seems to be foreshado .. Av Club
3.0
With exemplary use of archival footage, director Asif Kapadia expertly contrasts episodes of adrenaline rush speed with moments of reflective slow mot .. EW
3.1
The movie is edited entirely from Formula One archival video.There is no new footage in the film. Rogerebert
3.8
Far more than its portrait of sports scheming or the way Senna became a national icon of hope and joy for his hardship wracked Brazilian homeland, Sen ..
4.4
What makes Senna essential viewing is the propulsive education it provides in one of the worlds most popular sports, and the introduction it provides ..
4.5
PARK CITY (World Documentary) The precocious, handsome, religious and thoughtful Brazilian Ayrton Senna was one of boldest and most exciting race car .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Senna skips the history and the mechanics of F1 racing, instead confining itself to a portrait of perhaps the sports greatest practitioner: the Brazil ..
5.0
Kapadia navigates this with an impressively shrewd hold on tone, but the real test of his films mettle is the climax. Telegraph
4.0
Once you experience it, you search for it all the time..But if all Senna could do was race, this wouldnt be much of a story.
4.0
Ambitiously constructed, deeply compelling, thrilling and in no way only for those who like watching cars drive in circles.
3.0
But his years of success arent as gripping as Kapadia, and Sennas legend, would have us believe. Ny Daily News
3.8
Kapadia is working with an embarrassment of riches, but to his credit he selects wisely, and has the good sense to keep the talking heads off the scre .. The Globe And Mail
2.0
Prost is also a pragmatist who scoffs at what Senna describes as racings spiritual element. Philly
4.4
Brazilian racing star Ayrton Senna, subject of a riveting documentary. Philly
3.0
Hundreds of hours of newsreel, segments from F1 racing archives, and family home movies have been edited down to present a positive portrait of a very .. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
As sports documentaries go,...excellent, though in a fairly conventional way. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Even nonbelievers in Sennas sport and church will find it difficult to visit Kapadias cinematic shrine without emotion. Village Voice
3.8
But our very ignorance of that subject helps the film and adds to its impact.We dont know this story by heart. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
I went into the film knowing zilch about the sport and not caring a darn about it, and though the film seemingly had a good ambassador for the sport, .. Sover
3.8
Senna is a really good movie, and Im a little bit more into racing than I once was.One of the best things about Senna is its format. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
Formula One racing champion Ayrton Senna, who died in a 1994 crash, is the subject of this documentary by Asif Kapadia, which is most interesting for .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Instead, Asif Kapadias documentary is a noteworthy exercise in nonfiction storytelling, solely for the fact that it manages to tell the story of Senna .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Some analysis of Sennas driving skills would have gone a long way.
4.0
A fascinating biography that will appeal to more than just fans of fast cars. Radio Times
3.0
Since most of it is essentially TV footage, it doesnt feel hugely cinematic. But Formula One fans will find it essential viewing Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Peter Farrellys first foray into drama, Green Book, is simplistic in its message for examining racism, but maybe that simplicity serves as the sugar c .. Pop Matters
2.0
If ESPN Films takes on a subject, we should assume that its got a story to tell thats more complicated than something that could be covered in a five .. The Wrap
5.0
As such, the film is by turns inspirational, awe inspiring, laugh out loud funny and, ultimately, deeply moving.Whether youre a die hard racing fan or .. View London
3.0
Will Senna appeal to people who dont know or care about Formula One racing.Thats certainly the thinking behind it, but Im not so sure. Cs Monitor
3.1
Whether youll feel good about yourself after watching is up to you. New York Post
4.0
But it would take a jump to a better team, one with better cars and equipment. Az Central
4.0
In one sense, this could be seen as a good thing: biopics often go in for pop psychology, but London born director Kapadia avoids that. Smh
5.0
This is documentary filmmaking quite unlike any other: a tale of triumph over adversity, of victory and tragedy, visually presented as riveting, explo .. Smh
4.0
Theres a sense of something buried deeply behind those intense eyes, but the film never gets to what that might be. Mountain X
4.3
The truth may not be quite that simple, but Kapadias slightly ecstatic version of it makes for gripping viewing. Npr
4.5
They have created a viscerally exciting and intellectually stimulating documentary. Guardian
4.0
In sports cinema terms, its closer to something like Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parrenos Zidane than recent releases like TT3D or From the Ashes: an .. Guardian
4.0
Senna may appeal to those seeking non CGI SFX speed but probably will not thrill or move the general public. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
Its especially illuminating about his not always terribly sporting rivalry with Alain Prost, and Sennas run ins with the sports autocratic officials, .. Daily Mail
5.0
Though the film immerses us in the details of Sennas life and the world of Formula One for 104 thrilling minutes, we leave still wondering both who Se .. Slate
4.5
And if you are, this film is for you, especially if you are a Senna devotee.
2.5
But director Asif Kapadia doesnt dwell on these early years, leaping instead to the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix that established Senna as a rising star of .. Observer
1.5
Its stripped of narration, talking heads, and anything else that might threaten to slow it down. New Yorker
4.0
The titanic struggle between Senna and his great rival Alain Prost feels as fresh as an open wound. Express
4.4
Senna: Sad tale makes the heart race Senna 3 1/2 stars At the heart of the gripping documentary Senna lies a rivalry born for the movies.Director Asif .. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Brazilian Ayrton Senna is considered one of the greatest racecar drivers in Formula One history, and Asif Kapadias documentary Senna makes sure you kn .. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
Spider Man: Far From Home release date, cast, trailer, and everything else you need to know Feature Your first look at the Spider Man: Far From Home p .. Total Film
3.0
Sennas articulate ability to express his ideas and philosophy without ego or hubris is a thoroughly refreshing experience. Coles Mithey
3.0
Even if you cant tell Formula One from Grecian Formula, Senna is pretty exciting stuff. Detroit News
3.8
To Formula One junkies and everyone else whos ever had a need for speed (with the tickets to show for it), the new documentary Senna will make a speci .. Groucho Reviews
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
3.8
The film simultaneously hurls you into the highly charged world of Formula One and the private emotional space of its complex protagonist. Film School Rejects
3.5
You wont have to be into Formula One racing to become readily engrossed in this rousing portrait of the brilliant, truncated life of Brazilian whiz ki .. The Age
4.0
Stitched together from often blurry footage, its an engrossing and poignant tribute to one of the sports legends, even if we know how it ends. Mirror
5.0
This is unmissable, transcendent cinema and one of the best movies of 2011 so far. Digital Spy
4.0
...an entertaining, absorbing and inspiring documentary celebrating a champions talent. Flicks
2.5
The buzz: Without getting into the difference between Formula One cars and talking cars with faces and personalities, the racing world could use a bet .. Red Eye Chicago
5.0
Blessed with such a catalytic character, Asif Kapadias thoughtful, thrilling Senna is a sports documentary on overdrive. Stl Today
2.0
But Kapadia needed to find a way to make Sennas story meaningful to viewers who arent interested in Senna, cars or racing.No such luck. Hollywood And Fine
4.5
You dont have to be a Formula One fan to appreciate what director Asif Kapadia has created in this documentary. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
You can see the tension between Senna and Balestre and it is no surprise that this footage hasnt seen the light of day. The Film Pie
3.8
But the politics of auto racing made that peace increasingly elusive. Js Online
4.0
A hauntingly beautiful piece of cinema, this is an action film, sports documentary and tragedy all in one. Sky
4.5
Kapadia paints a portrait of Ayrton Senna as a man driven by an unshakable personal belief and dogged spiritual faith. Sbs
5.0
The film is an absorbing character study, with Senna the charismatic central figure in a great drama full of triumph, tragedy, political machinations .. The Skinny
4.0
You dont have to be a Formula 1 nut to enjoy this enthralling documentary ... Asif Kapadias film Senna is so skillfully put together that its portraya .. What So
3.0
The film is a snapshot in time of an imperfect, interrupted life more than a gateway drug to racing enthusiasm. Or Lando Weekly
3.5
Complete ignorance of, or even indifference to, the sport wont disqualify you from being utterly gripped, moved or charmed by Asif Kapadias film about .. Film 4
4.5
Kapadia neither tries to brighten the mood with a cheap finale, or attempt to jerk tears with overwrought melodrama (I still succumbed). Streaming Quickflix
4.0
The on board camera footage of Sennas car hurtling through chicanes and sweeps at 200 mph is exhilarating in the extreme. East Bay Express
5.0
It is a remarkable moment, and the film is littered with touches that would have fallen flat in a scripted film. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.5
It can be a funny business watching films as often as someone like myself. Trespass Mag
3.8
Those who, like me, dont get the point of racing in general might glimpse an insight into the compulsion from the films hypnotic drivers eye views, bu .. Boston Phoenix
5.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
4.5
This is not just a good film its a great film: fascinating, exciting, nerve wracking and profoundly moving. Spectator
2.6
Still, Senna is a solidly constructed sports documentary that is genuinely rousing at times. Movie Martyr
3.0
Its a consummately produced sports documentary and a credit to the power of research, but no more. Little White Lies
4.5
Senna is one of those documentaries thats clearly deeply meaningful to fans, but it also happens to be viscerally engaging for those with no prior int .. Esquire
4.0
Comprising of only archival footage, this is also a brilliant example of how good editing can successfully carve out a compelling and exciting story f .. Cinema Autopsy
3.0
Ego, courage, reflexes, endurance, brute will, a delicate touch, financial backing, a soupcon of luck: these are some of the attributes of a champion .. Blog Oregonlive
4.0
Formula One fans should love it. More tellingly, so should everyone else. News Of The World
4.4
Senna is a streamlined piece of filmmaking, completely immersing the viewer in Sennas world and never losing momentum as it moves from one breakneck r .. Host Madison
4.5
Kapadias remarkably clear direction traces Sennas personal development from fresh faced idealist fighting the Formula 1 bosses, to successful supersta .. Memphis Flyer
5.0
An engrossing, nerve wracking and beautifully crafted examination of a sporting hero, Kapadias documentary is a must see. Hot Press
4.0
Unfortunately, well never know what the worlds greatest driver might have achieved. Birmingham Mail
2.0
Both succeed in establishing universal themes despite seemingly niche subject matters, and if Senna is a little more fun than Fischer its only because .. Ultra Culture
4.5
One of the most fascinating, yet sobering views on the sport of auto racing. The Reel Deal
0.5
Even those who regard motorsport with indifference or hostility will get plenty out of this. Un Cut
3.0
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3.1
Momo is a smart, family friendly film, a hand animated production seven years in the making that showcases the simple charm and emotion that anime can .. Hono Lulu Pulse
3.8
Real life eclipses fiction in delivering a tale that combines heroism, villainy, suspense and a surprising amount of emotional resonance. Toronto Star
4.5
Even those with no interest in Formula One and I count myself amongst such people will be captivated by this phenomenal motion picture. Moviedex
4.5
As you might imagine, these first person images of key races are some of the films most pulse quickening, awe inspiring moments. Charleston City Paper
4.4
Senna stands as a triumph of knack for story craft and their ability to sort through a staggering volume of material and piece it together into a unif ..
4.0
Formula One isnt just a fossil fuel burning pastime for millionaires and myriad brands of Eurotrash; it becomes a detailed and suitably complex metaph .. Leader Post



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