Miniseries based on the life of Ayrton Senna da Silva, the Brazilian racing icon who won the Formula One world driver championship three times.Miniseries based on the life of Ayrton Senna da Silva, the Brazilian racing icon who won the Formula One world driver championship three times.Miniseries based on the life of Ayrton Senna da Silva, the Brazilian racing icon who won the Formula One world driver championship three times.
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Firstly, while opinions on historical accuracy can vary, one cannot overlook the profound impact Ayrton Senna had on Brazil and its people. Beyond his undeniable talent and charisma on the racetrack, Senna was-and remains-a unifying symbol for a nation often divided by social, economic, and political differences. At a time when Brazil faced immense challenges, he brought hope, pride, and a rare sense of togetherness. Even today, in an era marked by political polarization, Senna's legacy continues to transcend these divisions, making him one of the few figures that all Brazilians can celebrate.
As for the series itself, it is a masterpiece of storytelling and production. The cinematography, acting, and attention to detail set a new standard for Brazilian series, making it arguably the best ever produced in the country. It captures not just the man behind the wheel, but the cultural phenomenon that Senna became. While dramatization is inevitable in such works, it serves to highlight the emotional and historical resonance of Senna's journey, rather than detract from it.
Ultimately, the series is not meant to be a documentary but a tribute to a man who inspired millions. It succeeds in evoking the passion, dedication, and human connection that defined Ayrton Senna-a man whose story deserves to be remembered and celebrated.
As for the series itself, it is a masterpiece of storytelling and production. The cinematography, acting, and attention to detail set a new standard for Brazilian series, making it arguably the best ever produced in the country. It captures not just the man behind the wheel, but the cultural phenomenon that Senna became. While dramatization is inevitable in such works, it serves to highlight the emotional and historical resonance of Senna's journey, rather than detract from it.
Ultimately, the series is not meant to be a documentary but a tribute to a man who inspired millions. It succeeds in evoking the passion, dedication, and human connection that defined Ayrton Senna-a man whose story deserves to be remembered and celebrated.
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EN Translate: I am a 23 year old Turk and I started watching F1 this season and after seeing that it was a much bigger competition than my favorite sport, football, I started to like it more than football. Then I heard about Senna. I was eagerly waiting for this series to air so that I could get to know him better. I finished the series in one sitting and liked it very much. The acting, the camera transitions, everything was made into an engaging series. Later, when I watched the behind the scenes and saw the cars being made, I realized that I never asked myself where these cars came from. There is an incredible amount of effort in the series. We, the normal viewers, usually don't even notice these things. I may not have written a review for a series before, but I wanted to write for this one. I don't get emotional easily in a series, but I had a hard time holding myself back in this one. You managed to take me into a world I hadn't experienced. You introduced this legend to my generation and maybe the next generations will get to know him thanks to you. Congratulations, you really did a great job.
It is quite obvious that the Senna - Da Silva family had a hand in this, and a very strict one at that. Senna is described as a saint. He's always kind and nice and puts up with everything that's done to him. That's boring and superficial. There are no conflicts except with Prost and Balestre.
The dialog is so incredibly flat, any daily soap is literature by comparison. I want to be first. He's the best. I'm the fastest. I want to win. But that's dangerous! But I want to win. But you've already won. But I want to win again.
What about Senna's women's stories? That would have had potential. Didn't he have any vices? People like that don't exist. But when his mother is involved in writing the script ...
His parents also come across as saints. Always understanding, always patient, kind, indulgent and noble. Yes, of course.
The action pictures are top-notch, though. Not completely groundbreaking, but very impressive. Especially the sound design was awesome.
The dialog is so incredibly flat, any daily soap is literature by comparison. I want to be first. He's the best. I'm the fastest. I want to win. But that's dangerous! But I want to win. But you've already won. But I want to win again.
What about Senna's women's stories? That would have had potential. Didn't he have any vices? People like that don't exist. But when his mother is involved in writing the script ...
His parents also come across as saints. Always understanding, always patient, kind, indulgent and noble. Yes, of course.
The action pictures are top-notch, though. Not completely groundbreaking, but very impressive. Especially the sound design was awesome.
I call this show the FW16 of biopics because just like the car Senna was killed in, it was good but, umm...
OK, positives first. By and large, they got Senna's uncompromising nature right, especially by way of illustrating his team principals' exasperation. Attention to detail was brilliant; seeing MP4/4s race sent chills up my spine, but that shot of Senna alone in the briefing room at the end of Suzuka perfectly recreates the ITV shot from 1989.
I've seen another reviewer say that they story was one-sided. I agree, but then again, so what? The fans who followed the shenanigans in 1989 to 1993 would be familiar with the French Connection, if they didn't outright believe in its gospel truth. This is obviously a show for Senna fans, not Balestre apologists.
That said, there were a few things that the scriptwriters could have paid attention to:
1) Including Senna's personal relationships with people like Gerhard Berger and Josef Leberer would have gone a long way to humanising him;
2) They could have placed much more emphasis on the work Senna put into developing the car - he had a reputation for providing his mechanics with feedback until they begged to go home; and
3) Donnington 1993 - I can't believe they completely ignored the greatest single lap in all F1 history.
OK, positives first. By and large, they got Senna's uncompromising nature right, especially by way of illustrating his team principals' exasperation. Attention to detail was brilliant; seeing MP4/4s race sent chills up my spine, but that shot of Senna alone in the briefing room at the end of Suzuka perfectly recreates the ITV shot from 1989.
I've seen another reviewer say that they story was one-sided. I agree, but then again, so what? The fans who followed the shenanigans in 1989 to 1993 would be familiar with the French Connection, if they didn't outright believe in its gospel truth. This is obviously a show for Senna fans, not Balestre apologists.
That said, there were a few things that the scriptwriters could have paid attention to:
1) Including Senna's personal relationships with people like Gerhard Berger and Josef Leberer would have gone a long way to humanising him;
2) They could have placed much more emphasis on the work Senna put into developing the car - he had a reputation for providing his mechanics with feedback until they begged to go home; and
3) Donnington 1993 - I can't believe they completely ignored the greatest single lap in all F1 history.
I was still young when the first Formula 1 race came to Hungary... I was there and watched in amazement a black and gold car as a young driver dismissed famous great drivers one after another. I will never forget how I saw in this driver the fighting spirit, the love of racing. I loved him from the first moment... Since 1986 I have been an unwavering fan of Ayrton Senna, the best racing driver the world has ever seen. I saw every race he did after him... I was personally there among the enthusiastic audience at many races. I read every available newspaper article, news, book about him that I could. His accident and death really affected me... I didn't watch Formula 1 racing for years afterwards. In recent years I have started watching Formula 1 races on TV again... It is very different from when he was there. Of course, this is a different generation. I miss the passion, the desire to win, the heroism that I saw in him every minute he was in the car. Ayrton Senna is a three-time world champion. Others may have more world championship titles, but they will never be as iconic as SENNA.
He was the best... He is still the best!
He was the best... He is still the best!
Did you know
- TriviaKaya Scodelario's character Laura Harrison is fictional. She is based on journalists that covered Ayrton Senna's career. Furthermore, Scoledario's family is Brazilian, from Senna's home state of São Paulo. She's also fluent in Brazilian Portuguese.
- GoofsEarly races in Senna's career in England are shown at a racetrack next to a mountain range. There are no mountains in England - especially Norfolk, which is famous for its flat landscape.
- ConnectionsReferences Xou da Xuxa (1988)
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