Love the Beast (2009)

Love the Beast (2009). 1h 32m | R

“I just watched this movie last night (DVD) and really enjoyed it. I donu0026#39;t think Iu0026#39;d agree that this film is for car buffu0026#39;s only – granted, a lot of the movie is based around cars, but I reckon the movie is more about the connection between men and machines more than just caru0026#39;s themselves.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe conversations with Jeremy Clarkson, Dr. Phill and Jay Leno were totally interesting too watch. Dr Phill provided a view point outside cars (loved his view points on hobbies and work), Jay Leno had some interesting points on why he crashed (ie. the latest iteration wasnu0026#39;t Ericu0026#39;s own hand work) and Jeremy Clarkson had some real insightful stuff on comparing machines to computers and how machines (ie. cars) exhibit more human traits than computers – hence why there is a bond there.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAn interesting part of it is how a material object (The Beast) acts as a conduit for men to come around, work on the car and friendships/bonds are formed. I reckon itu0026#39;s the memories created by this is what makes people treasure their cars (and not always limited to cars).u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI do have to admit that when about 30 minutes into it, I did look at the clock – not in a boring way and not in a way thinking when is this going to end. Probably because it is more of a documentary it didnu0026#39;t have my total interest in it.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe sorta sub story about the other bloke and his Ford was awesome as well – the personality of the dude (sorry, forgot his name – one of Ericu0026#39;s mates) doing the interviewing was great – his personality really comes across. Same deal with Ericu0026#39;s navigator.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe cinematography is awesome – very well done.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe build up to the crash was just simply great – I liked how Eric did this and built up to the event (and the spacemen conversation was funny as!).u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHow there is so much old footage is just unbelievable – itu0026#39;s like this movie was planned from a very long time ago! The insight into Eric Bana was also another interesting point in the movie – how he comes across is just a normal Aussie bloke. Top bloke! Iu0026#39;ve never had the privilege of staying in one country long enough to have friends for that long, but itu0026#39;s awesome how heu0026#39;s stayed real and kept his mates.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThereu0026#39;s a lot more to this movie than just the car, but you do have to look past that to see it. Recommend watching the special features on the DVD (interview especially) cause it gives you a little more insight into the actions behind the movie.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAt the end of the movie, I was inspired, still am – Iu0026#39;ve never bothered to write a review on IMDb before, but I liked this movie so much I thought Iu0026#39;d put one on here! Itu0026#39;s not a movie like Braveheart or Contact (my favorites anyways) but itu0026#39;s also a lot more real than those movies.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf I had to pin-point my favorite aspect of the movie, itu0026#39;s how Eric Bana has portrayed his car, his family and his mates in the movie. You can actually get a feel of what the individuals are like, based on what has been filmed and what background dialog has been said about them. You can get a rough idea of what each person is like, solely based on watching this movie – and I think thatu0026#39;s a pretty good accomplishment.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAnd I totally hope he rebuilds The Beast!”