[Movies] New Le Mans film

[Doc Hollywood]

Got it for Christmas.

Didn't like it.

Won't be recommending it.

[Suze]

rather than just saying didn't like it....what was it you didn't like about it? The onboards? The style? Be interested to hear.

[Doc Hollywood]

Emmmm, I think I was expecting more onboard footage, it seemed to be alot of time in the pits. It wouldn't have killed them to add some decent onboard laps during the night time. The camera on the car didn't seem to be very up to the job either.

I think that Short came accross as being a bit of a *****, especially at the end when he was sat on the pit-wall like a spoilt child because his untested, unfinished and ultimatley un-ready car didn't get on the podium.

Sorry, I just thought it could have been better.

[Suze]

Sorry wasn't meant to be an inquisition, just was curious

I enjoyed it (now have seen) though agree with some of the quality of onboard footage.

[paul-collins]

Originally Posted by Doc Hollywood

Emmmm, I think I was expecting more onboard footage, it seemed to be alot of time in the pits. It wouldn't have killed them to add some decent onboard laps during the night time. The camera on the car didn't seem to be very up to the job either.

Fair comment, I think, but then again any movie could be improved by that. Even if it's not about racing.

Originally Posted by Doc Hollywood

I think that Short came accross as being a bit of a *****, especially at the end when he was sat on the pit-wall like a spoilt child because his untested, unfinished and ultimatley un-ready car didn't get on the podium.

I can understand that, although I think it comes down to the way a person appeals to you. I found that it was honest reaction, and I felt that the wear and tear of the weeks and then the 24 hours race could more than explain the raw emotion he displayed. Basically, I was more ready to excuse him than you were, so it's a personal reaction. As I said, I can understand your reaction.

[Knowlesy]

Err, Doc...

How would you have reacted in Short's position?

I should imagine such a stressful journey takes it's toll on even the toughest people, particularly those who are not robots.

[Craig]

Emmmm, I think I was expecting more onboard footage, it seemed to be alot of time in the pits. It wouldn't have killed them to add some decent onboard laps during the night time. The camera on the car didn't seem to be very up to the job either.

Why? It's a film following the team, not some sort of race review.

I think that Short came accross as being a bit of a *****, especially at the end when he was sat on the pit-wall like a spoilt child because his untested, unfinished and ultimatley un-ready car didn't get on the podium.

What Knowlsey said. I've done some work for Martin and he is one of the good guys, committed and enthusiastic. Would you expect him just to shrug his shoulders and say, 'ah well, never mind' when there were problems? Show me someone who would do that and I'll show you someone who's trolling round at the back of the field.

[Doc Hollywood]

In fairness guys he does say towards the start of the film "this car is six months away from being ready" and then says that basically he wants to be the first team with the car. So to me it comes accross as being a bit greedy, he wants success but he's going to risk it for the sake of running a car thats essentially not up to the job.

I think for a privateer he should have been smarter. Take a well proven and reliable car and get your podium if thats what you want. - OR - Be the pioneer, run the un-proven car and be happy that you even lasted 24hrs.

I can understand his emotions after working so hard on the car. I'm a racer myself and I know how hard I work to get out there. But If I wanted a podium badly enough I would'nt even consider putting my cash and work into something as unknown as that car was.

The reason I expected more In-car stuff was basically the name and description that the DVD cover had. "DYNAMITE", "uninterupted onboard laps of le mans", "never before seen on-board footage" etc etc.