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Jeff, I get where you are coming from. But it is very difficult to tell a long story (say one that covers multiple years) in two or three hours. So you end up with characters who are a compilation of several people, scenes being created in order to make a point, etc. All of this is okay as long as the fabric of the story remains true. As an example, Lee Iacocca played no major role in the negotiations with Ferrari, but the outcome was presented correctly.I haven't seen it yet, BUT, Hollywood and reality generally do not go together on the same plane. They just can't let the real world speak for itself. I certainly love to be entertained, and they do that well, just give the documentaries to someone who loves and understands history on it's own merit.
Rant over. Jeff
About the only thing that bothered me Hollywood-wise were the repeated scenes of drivers staring each other down, while driving 200 mph. Maybe I am wrong, but I cannot imagine professionals ever take their eyes off the race.
I found that pretty funny as well. They had the late breaking part right, but the downshift to pass suddenly giving you more top end speed was laughableThey also seemed to downchange on the staights to pass the other driver for a bit more acceleration......... Actaully... Thats worse tban nust normal hollywood effects.... Thats nust1 plain wrong... :-s
SennaImho. Not going to debate which was better. I think I could spend a cold miserable snowy day watching Le Mans, Grand Prix and these two.
I just ordered The 24 Hour War and the Carroll Shelby documentries off Chassy.com
Make that an upcoming weekend..