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Bloody superb film, loved it.
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Me too, saw it last night and going again today, absolutely brilliant film.
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Was not in yet but they say that it is historical not correct in some parts.
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I haven't been to the cinema for over 20 years, perhaps this will change that.
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Several technical inaccuracies (fiat didn’t buy into Ferrari until ‘69,) and the whole British connection was swept under the carpet somewhat (we designed and built the bloody thing, Shelby merely developed it) but still a great film. Watch it with an open mind and enjoy ( in the same way you’d watch an American made WW2 film if you get my drift 😜)

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simonjrwinter wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:30 am Several technical inaccuracies (fiat didn’t buy into Ferrari until ‘69,) and the whole British connection was swept under the carpet somewhat (we designed and built the bloody thing, Shelby merely developed it) but still a great film. Watch it with an open mind and enjoy ( in the same way you’d watch an American made WW2 film if you get my drift 😜)

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and 'Carol Shelby was oe of the greatest car designers' ....hmmm....did he actually design anything...ever?
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Worth a watch, opening sequence abs superb, as was all of the driving action.
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Absolutely loved it.
A real tribute to Ken Miles. Yes some inaccuracies but that didnt spoil it one bit.
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Movie was better than expected :-)
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I agree Migge,
I especially like the little touches such as Peters Aston Villa shirt and Kens Aston Villa scarf on the hook in the back of the pit garage. 8)
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- also noticed the Lola model kit on the shelf in the boy's bedroom, the copious tea drinking, and the door sequence at Le Mans.
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