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In Reply to: "Grand Prix" with Yves Montand, 1966 posted by Victor Khomenko on September 06, 2002 at 10:20:45:

If you are a formula one fan this is about the only good race movie ever made on the topic.
The pre CGI special effects created by mounting camreas directly on modified race cars manned by some of the great drivers of the day yielded a sense of excitement and reality none of the special effect extravaganzas of today even hint at ...
joe

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You are quite correct - Lasermeister 20:09:07 09/09/02 (2)
Of this era and genre, the three that come to my mind are Grand Prix, Le Mans, and Winning. I have all three on LD, and IMHO, Grand Prix is easily the best. Your comments on the mounting of the cameras provide a good insight into why this film is so involving and exciting.
Todd
- Most formula1 and Grand Prix drivers I know - Auricle 04:28:56 09/14/02 (1)
  actually relate to Le Mans (which was made at Daytona, by the way) better. Most fans who never raced or never got above formula V (back in the day) prefer Grand Prix, as you do. Of course, those of us who like Le Mans still wish he had left out the goofy love story, but never mind.
  Perhaps the difference makes a bit of sense, as McQueen was the only accomplished (and successful) Grand Prix driver amongst the stars. Whilst filming Le Mans, he actually placed 2nd at the Daytona 24 hrs . . . with a foot in a cast.
  - Re: Most formula1 and Grand Prix drivers I know - michael w 03:44:39 09/18/02 (0)
    IIRC McQueen drove sports cars not Grand Prix/ Formula 1 open wheelers.
    
    cheerio

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