Phoenix Star Ayrton Senna was before my time, back when he was at the heights of his F1 career until his death I was a small kid that had no interests in racing-sports (and in fact I still don't). But still, even then I heard people talking about him, seemingly idolizing and having sympathies for him like he was much more than someone who was just successful at what he was doing. I didn't find out why until I saw this documentary.Senna is a intense documentary about a three times F1 World champion. But it's not really about racing, rather about how he was truly passionate about it. Regardless what you think of racing sports, Sennas remarkable story is more about being competitive at the highest level and him as a person. It practically could've been any other sport or competitive activity. It covers topics from his younger days when he was kart racing, his upcoming to the F1, his fierce rivalry with Alain Prost which at more occasions seemed to cross the lines, his rise to his championships and also his struggle with anything else beside the racing such as fame, politics and dubious, controversial changes in the technology of the F1 cars. What makes this documentary so engaging is how eventful his life was. There are many ups and downs he had, some so interesting and unpredictable they could easily make for a great movie. It keeps you curious to see what's going to happen next all the time, until the end, and even after that you might want to research more about him. Director Asif Kapadia did a good job choosing the scenes and showed a great sense for timing and appropriate music, and it didn't feel like it was "sugarcoated" at any point.The documentary paints a clear image of how much of a down to earth and likable guy he was. People successful and professional as him usually tend to be more calculating, cold, maybe even arrogant, but he still remained true to himself with only his love for racing guiding him to overcome odds. And this, I believe, is why people love him so much. He wasn't really interested in fame and money, only to race and compete which is beautifully used to close out this documentary. True passion is what brands true champions and Ayrton Senna is a shining example of that.

rajshah991 He is the ultimate driver's driver he had that god given talent a sense of where the grip was before he turned into a corner. – Martin brundle (1984 - 1996) he raced with Senna for 11 years. An average formula one driver could find a tenth or two hundredths of a second during a qualifying lap, really great drivers could find nearly half a second to three quarters of a second, but Senna can do even better than that in Monaco Grand Prix 1988 Senna out qualified the great Alain Prost by Scarcely believable 1.5 Sec. Senna was a brilliant driver, well so were others that's why he was racing them in Formula 1. But when it rained it was easy to spot Senna's talents. Going back to his first race in Monaco Grand Prix where the race had to be stopped due to heavy rain when Alain Prost was in lead and Ayrton Senna in second place was closing in on him at 3 seconds a lap! In rain! In 1984 car! In Monaco! It was a touch of genius. The Brazilian grand prix in 1991 was one of the most memorable of all the races. There was so much of Passion, excitement and sentiment going into that race for Senna and the Jam Pack interlagos crowd chanting Ole Ole Ole Senna Senna. It was going to be an easy win, but, with several laps to go his gear box jammed in sixth gear and it is unbelievably impossible to drive an F1 car stuck in sixth gear. Besides this he completed the race as a winner for the first time in his home grand prix. Asif Kapadia takes you through a pure emotional rush and also the dangers of formula 1 racing from the early days of the sport, till Senna's ultimate death in San Marino Grand Prix imola in 1994. The other day I wrote a review of Rush which is also a movie based on formula 1. But to write this review I watched hours and hours footage of Senna, what I understood is James Hunt and Niki Lauda were spectacular every time they raced each other. Senna was spectacular every time he got in the car. Every era has their champions who define all the odds. But Senna may be; just may; be the best of the best.

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.

tr91 'Senna' is such a powerful documentary. The way it has all been put together grabs your complete attention and it progresses at a good pace, we learn plenty along the way. I am a relatively new fan of F1 so I really wanted to see this to broaden my knowledge of the sport as well. After watching this I can certainly see how much things have changed. It was great to see and learn about Senna, who most laud as the greatest F1 driver ever. After watching this documentary I can certainly see why that is said. Everything about this was so fascinating. There was chills and thrills, laughter and joy as well as moments that make you all emotional. It was great to see footage of things I had never seen before, and I'd imagine that even people who watched F1 back then would still get something new out of this. It's a great insight to Senna's life, he seemed like a great guy. Some of the behind the scenes talking was a laugh and to see the rivalry he had was also great. I had no idea of the amount of support he had back home as well. This documentary was so powerful and well made that I felt like I was watching something that had just happened. I knew what the outcome would be of course but when the inevitable happened, I sat there shocked and hoping for him to move. Overall, this is just brilliant. I would recommend it to anyone, whether you're an avid F1 fan, a casual sports fan or even if you don't like sports at all. It's Senna's life and I think anyone could watch this and feel the emotion. 10/10.R.I.P Ayrton Senna.