Of course, becoming a Hollywood big shot does have
its advantages, such as the ability to spend a fortune turning "The
Beast" into the ultimate driving machine.
But when Bana
decides to grab a bunch of his childhood mates and form a team to take
"The Beast" out on the gruelling Targa road race in Tasmania, his good
fortune might come to an abrupt stop.
This documentary
is a low budget car worshipping labour of love, even if few low budget
film makers can talk cars with Dr Phil, Jay Leno and Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson (who, by the way, is not all that impressed with the car Bana has chosen to worship).
Love The Beast
tries hard to delve into Bana's love for his car, but while his car is
admittedly an impressive piece of work Bana remains far more
interesting than his mode of transport.
The moments
where we see him living his life (whether it is at a Hollywood red
carpet premiere or hanging out with his family and friends) are the
moments where this film works.
Unless you are a car fanatic, everything outside of that is just an extended car commercial. DVD Special Features with Sean Lynch
Madman certainly know how to look after their die hard viewers, the
also know when and when to fund some pretty decent Australian films.
Included
here is an Interview with director Eric Bana, a drool-worthy Image
gallery of "the Beast" itself, plus the Theatrical trailer.
A genuinely enjoyable Australian film, and more importantly, a genuinely enjoyable film.
Conclusion:
Movie 80% Extras: 65%
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