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by **Grit** » Wed, 05 Aug 1998 04:00:00

Actually, I have a copy.
This movie (Grand Prix) is absolutely beyond a doubt gonna
get anybody who is awaiting the release of GPL fired-up.
All the screen shots I've seen of GPL look (swear to cod) like
they came straight outta the movie (obviously not in graphics quality
but in looks and feel of the movie). It's incredible.
They've got a bunch of fantastic scenes from the Nuerbering.
The ones that really get me goin' are when there's 3 or 4 cars racing
down one of the big straightaways with the insane banking.
Also, there's alot of film of Monaco. One of the cars even goes
through the wall after the tunnel and into the drink!

One thing that's FANTASTIC about this movie, is that they
spend an outstanding amount of time not sayin' anything and just
filming the race. It just goes on and on. It rocks!

Basically, the movie Grand Prix *IS* Grand Prix Legends on film.

Gritz

by **Jay Wolf** » Wed, 05 Aug 1998 04:00:00

there is a widescreen edition on VHS that i highly recommend. it won the
oscar for cinematography, and deservedly so. some of the shots are so
beautiful that it looks like the cars are doing a ballet. sweet.

j

> Actually, I have a copy.
> This movie (Grand Prix) is absolutely beyond a doubt gonna
> get anybody who is awaiting the release of GPL fired-up.
> All the screen shots I've seen of GPL look (swear to cod) like
> they came straight outta the movie (obviously not in graphics quality
> but in looks and feel of the movie). It's incredible.
> They've got a bunch of fantastic scenes from the Nuerbering.
> The ones that really get me goin' are when there's 3 or 4 cars racing
> down one of the big straightaways with the insane banking.
> Also, there's alot of film of Monaco. One of the cars even goes
> through the wall after the tunnel and into the drink!

> One thing that's FANTASTIC about this movie, is that they
> spend an outstanding amount of time not sayin' anything and just
> filming the race. It just goes on and on. It rocks!

> Basically, the movie Grand Prix *IS* Grand Prix Legends on film.

> Gritz

by **John Courtn** » Wed, 05 Aug 1998 04:00:00

says...

Wasn't Grand Prix the main inspiration for GPL? Thanks for the
description! it looks like I'll be a lot more tired for work Monday than
I usually am! :) It's great to see the 'Ring is in the film! I'll
finally get to see footage from the track that I've heard mentioned so
much here! :) I'll at least get to see all of those crazy elevation
changes/cambers, etc. I'am hoping to buy a new computer in the next few
weeks (I have a P120 right now, not GPL material!). I need a good
programming computer (big HD lots of RAM!) for University, I don't see
why I can't add a few little gamer extras!

Later,
John

by **Bruce Kennewel** » Thu, 06 Aug 1998 04:00:00

> ... look (swear to cod) like....

Is that anything like an omnipotent trout or salmon? :o)

Where?

That was the original Monza autodrome. The banking, incidentally, is
being demolished this year. So much for heritage.

This is a replication of a real-life incident.

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Regards,
Bruce.
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The GP Legends Historic Motor Racing Club is located at:-
http://www.netspeed.com.au/brucek/legends/

by **Bruce Kennewel** » Thu, 06 Aug 1998 04:00:00

The 'Ring is NOT depicted in the film....not in any way that is
recognisable, anyway. Monaco, Spa, Monza, Clermont-Ferrand....that's
about it.

> Wasn't Grand Prix the main inspiration for GPL? Thanks for the
> description! it looks like I'll be a lot more tired for work Monday than
> I usually am! :) It's great to see the 'Ring is in the film!
> John

--
Regards,
Bruce.
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The GP Legends Historic Motor Racing Club is located at:-
http://www.netspeed.com.au/brucek/legends/

by **John Courtn** » Thu, 06 Aug 1998 04:00:00

says...

Hi,
Thanks for clearing that one up! Oh well, it will still be good to
see Spa and Monaco. Form photos I've seen the old Spa circuit should be
fun to watch. I found some info on Clermont-Ferrand on forix.com. (a
great site for f1 stats nuts!).

Later,
John

rec.autos.simulators

Grand Prix the Movie on in Canada

Grand Prix the Movie on in Canada

Grand Prix the Movie on in Canada

Grand Prix the Movie on in Canada

Grand Prix the Movie on in Canada

Grand Prix the Movie on in Canada

Grand Prix the Movie on in Canada