Should you RUSH to the nearest movie theatre?
The answer-if you are a Formula One enthusiast is most definitely a YES! I go further. If you like action movies without guns and zombies you will also enjoy it even if you are not an F1 fan. In the so-called specialist press there has been a great deal of debate about the authenticity of the film. Well, seeing that Niki Lauda was one of the advisers and Ron Howard directed it the answer has to be yes. For the out and out purists there were details and episodes which didn't quite work but they forget one thing- the producers poured 30 million dollars into it, consequently they couldn't have a "deadly rivalry between two racing drivers who were actually good friends. How do I know? I was there. In fact as you'll read in my forthcoming book Niki used to come to us for dinner after racing at Crystal Palace. One evening he asked me to take him to 235 Kings Road, a night club in the middle of London. I am meeting my friend James Hunt he added.
The answer-if you are a Formula One enthusiast is most definitely a YES! I go further. If you like action movies without guns and zombies you will also enjoy it even if you are not an F1 fan. In the so-called specialist press there has been a great deal of debate about the authenticity of the film. Well, seeing that Niki Lauda was one of the advisers and Ron Howard directed it the answer has to be yes. For the out and out purists there were details and episodes which didn't quite work but they forget one thing- the producers poured 30 million dollars into it, consequently they couldn't have a "deadly rivalry between two racing drivers who were actually good friends. How do I know? I was there. In fact as you'll read in my forthcoming book Niki used to come to us for dinner after racing at Crystal Palace. One evening he asked me to take him to 235 Kings Road, a night club in the middle of London. I am meeting my friend James Hunt he added.
All good stuff but it does not sell tickets so in the actual
movie we end up with two baddies. Lauda was never what you might call
charm personified-even before his accident in '76 and James, well, James was
James. In this respect the movie is absolutely true I have seen him emerge from
his hotel room in his racing overall leaving one of two nubile ladies
behind. He could be absolutely charming but could also be very abusive when he
was drunk which was often.
The cinematography is stunning, the action shots are amazing
and the one truly funny bit which took place in Italy you will adore.
The film has had very good reviews in all the major
newspapers so trust me-if you have a drop of Castrol or Mobil 1 in your veins
you ought it to yourself. And do take a girlfriend. This may surprise you but
all the wives and girlfriends who came to the preview loved it. And before I
forget. The book. My book. Had a word with the printer earlier today, if all
goes well it should reach Belvedere by the end of October. This seems a good
time to thank all those brave folks who have placed advance orders-as soon as
we have the copies the man from UPS will be in his way. If the book is news to
you but would like to reserve a copy all you have to do is send me an e mail to
andrewfrankl@me.com 499 copies in all at 44.95. Signed and dedicated.
http://www.franklyfrankl.com
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