Isaac Vargas I've seen this documentary 3 times now, and the reason I keep coming back is because it has the ability to stir my emotions, it helps me when I'm feeling down, you just can't help and feel connected with Senna, he's such a charismatic person.

spiritof67 Senna was lucky enough during his era that Brazilian TV had their own people covering Formula 1 (he wasn't the only Brazilian F1 driver) and thus a treasure trove of original broadcast material was available. So this documentary, which covers a very talented and extremely controversial star was made possible.The subject, Ayrton Senna da Silva, was one of the leading stars of F1 in his era. He drove in (and won) races with a talent many thought beyond human. Whether true or not, one thing WAS true: he also brought a mentality to F1 and motorsports which made it much more dangerous than ever before. His take on things was, "If I can't pass you and I feel I need to, I will push you off, wreck you or otherwise create a dangerous situation if needed." Some of his fans contest this, but this documentary shows it more than once. One of the best sequences is an interview with Jackie Stewart, a multiple World Champion himself, which obviously shows Stewart's disdain for what Senna is doing to the reputation of World Champions in general. Senna's sidestep of Stewart asking him why he has had more car-to- car contact in three years than any other Champion had in their whole career is priceless. One other thing that is lacking is any insight into Ayrton's "personal" life that rings true.While he is shown with women represented as "girlfriends", there is another truth there that is not shown but was evident in his era.The other major plot element here is Senna's combative relationship with sometimes-teammate Alain Prost. Prost managed to defeat all of the previous (and some future) Champions in his era and was the sole driver who took the fight to Senna directly - and beat him. The movie shows though that however that might have been,Prost rose above the petty level he could have retained off track. Excellent period F1 footage from a "real" racing era, unlike today's cars. Insightful (but sometimes ill informed) narration from a number of sources. Interesting sidelights about Senna's faith, which was not evident in his English language interviews. And family footage, some of which is heart-rending. Overall, a controversial documentary on a controversial star whose legacy is still disputed. Shows you just how charismatic and talented he really was, I think.

Robert Wayne Angier Sometimes is difficult to understand the Legend without a trip in his personal life, this documentary is a touching voyage of a man who fought for his legacy, F1 politics, the pride of a country in need of happiness... and the casuality of how some incidents can change a man. If you loved Rocky as a motivating movie, you can't miss this treasure, you'll see how a man with a huge love for God, never forgot his people. The fight with Prost, Jean-Marie Balestre's punishment, the leadership years and the continuous voice against some awful politics.This documentary for F1's fans, this film will appeal mandatory... for movie or non F1 fans, a really good detailed biopic and exclusive footage of his personal and professional life.You need to watch this documentary and be prepared to approach the goal of his last years, the happiness for his victories and the joy of Brazil and the 'Special" moment when his sight show us the doubt, fear and some kind of divine augury before his death. The music has been perfectly chosen, the official footage, audio, conversations and the transformation of the epic battle between he and Prost, to Alain Prost's pain and deep sadness of Senna's funeral.Is amazing how destiny can show us another heir, Schumacher appears in the huge pain of Senna's death as a sign... Destiny.

rogerdarlington This brilliant, award-winning documentary by British director Asif Kapadia tells the story of the amazing life and unexplained death of Brazilian racing car driver Ayrton Senna. Driving for four different teams, Senna managed to win the Formula One World Championship three times, along the way having a bitter rivalry with the French driver Alain Prost and a variety of incidents and controversies. All this - plus aspects of his personal life including his devout Catholism and support for poor children - is told through a skillful stitching together of clips from interviews, races and commentaries with no narrator so, although it is not always clear exactly what is happening, the tale unfolds like the heroics and then the tragedy of a Greek drama.