Review of Le Mans (1971) by Mark M — 19 Jun 2011
Strange Movie, in that it doesnt fit the natural sporting modes of either "Against all odds" "Rocky" "Good vs Bad". Instead this is a slow burner of a movie, which has Steve McQueen at his most sudued, most underplayed, and somewhat dull. In some ways it becomes quite unnerving to see such a Icon dealing with his demons, and his own mortality. The love interest only adds to eerieness and overriding mellon collie.
Its definitely a strange movie, the race sequences are adaquate, but as stated never awe inspiring, emotional, and to the film makers credit, ever predictable either.
All in all, a slow difficult movie to watch, but if you have some kind of car fetish, there be something here for you to enjoy.
This review of Le Mans (1971) was written by Mark M on 19 June 2011.
Le Mans has generally received positive reviews.
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