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Super Speedway (Large Format) (Bilingual) [Blu-ray]

Mario Andretti , Paul Newman , Stephen Low    NR (Not Rated)   Blu-ray
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
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One of the best directors of IMAX films, Stephen Low (Titanica) has always been a race fan. After obtaining permission from CART, a governing body of Indy car racing and Newman/Haas racing (a Championship team co-owned by Paul Newman), Low found his stars for Super Speedway: the racing Andrettis, father Mario and son Michael. Mounting cameras fore and aft on the Andrettis' cars, IMAX offers a better vantage point than an ESPN camera, at a superior grade of clarity. Add to that the excellent sound and you can "feel" the bumps on the asphalt as the cars zoom in and out of corners. The large format can turn a pit stop into a dramatic 12 seconds as we see the driver's eyes dart away from his cockpit for a few brief seconds. We watch Michael Andretti on oval tracks and exciting road courses going over hills and sharp turns. There's even a spin--probably staged--from an angle we've never seen before.

Although true race conditions were impossible (the camera is just too bulky), Low sneakily edits his film to stretch the imagination. On race day, several Indy cars drove alongside the camera car hours before the main event, passing and drafting each other with crowds whizzing past them. When edited with footage of the race, it feels like the real thing. Low takes a few off-beat choices in setting up his story. The first image is the biggest chicken you've ever seen. The last shot is a '50s car (lovingly restored during the film) racing through perfect golden foliage on an autumn day. It gives his movie of modern technology a wonderful sense of nostalgia. --Doug Thomas

Special Features

The "making of" documentary is nearly as long as the 50-minute IMAX feature itself. Any fan of the film will want to see how they made the incredible shots by attaching an 80-pound camera to a racecar. The documentary also shows us how the camera car was made competitive (they turned up its boost) and the troubles involved with filming at the Indy car manufacturer (the mechanics were wary of trade secrets being uncovered). The Mach II edition remixes the powerful soundtrack in Dolby 5.1 or DTS sound and offers the option of a new widescreen anamorphic picture that comes close to the you-are- there IMAX feel. Two additional racing sequences are also shown for the first time. --Doug Thomas

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3.0 out of 5 stars Box Set?? I Think Not ! Feb 13 2010
Format:DVD
When I was purchasing this item, I thought it was a box set ( as it shows in the picture ). But it is a single case with 2 discs ( the first 2 movies on one disc and the 3rd movie on another disc ). As for the movies, they are not Elvis's best ones of course. But if you love Elvis as much as I do, you'll want them just for the fact of adding them to the collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis Triple Feature July 23 2012
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
For us "old" Elvis fans, this is a delightful trio of movies. Although the story lines aren't spectacular, it is enough just to watch Elvis and listen to his songs.
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By falcon TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
i should mention that i'm not really a racing fan.nevertheless,i picked
this documentary up fairly cheap,and i thought it might be interesting
and thrilling.and to be fair,it was-to a point.the scenes with the
closeups of the car racing as it's being tested are quite exciting.the
cameras are right on the car,so you can't get any closer unless you're
actually behind the wheel.theses scenes really show you how skilled the
drivers are and how dangerous the sport can be.and hearing the roar of
engines was something.you really get an idea of how powerful they
are.but for me,there were'nt enough of those moments. a lot of the time
is spent showing how a car(at least one car)is manufactured.i knew
before hand that there were would be some focus on this aspect.i just
thought they devoted too much time to it.f you're into that sort of
thing of thing,you will probably enjoy theses scenes.but for me,i'm not
really into that sort of thing,so i found those scenes dry.there is a
making of feature,which is almost as long as the documentary
itself.this is not something that would interest me,so i did not watch
it.however,if you're a racing fan,or you're just interested in the
behind the scenes of the documentary,you might like the making
of.overall,for me,i was kinda disappointed.i don't think the
documentary is terrible by any stretch,but it did not live up to my
expectations.i'd have to give Super Speedway a 2/5.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Let's Not Forget Grand Prix!!
Clearly, Super Speedway is a well-crafted documentary and belongs in every CART/F1 fan's DVD library. Read more
Published on July 25 2007 by Jag-Nut-E
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any CART fan!
This is a very engaging film, narrated by the great Mario Andretti. The sound is incredible--almost like being at a race--and the visuals are breathtaking. Read more
Published on Dec 15 2003 by C. Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing!
This DVD is a must have for your home theater. I bought it on the recommendations here on the website and was not disappointed. The clarity is amazing. Read more
Published on Sep 15 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars Incredible footage...
This is an incredible DVD. The images are absolutely the cleanest. As clean as you can get on an HDTV without an actual HDTV signal - almost 3D. Read more
Published on Aug 2 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Awesome!!!
This is a must see DVD. It's everything the previous reports have to say about it. It's simply AWESOME if you do indeed want to show off your HD surround sound system get this DVD... Read more
Published on Jun 18 2003 by Bruce Schramm
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Can I have 8 Stars to put on this one?!
I don't own this DVD - yet...but I will!
I just saw this at a friend's house who has an HDTV rear projection TV, and a decent audio system ... Read more
Published on May 18 2003 by C. Hawks
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow...What a great movie.
I bought this with the intention of being able to Demo it in a home theatre lounge at a high end retail outlet where I work. It still continues to WOW! Read more
Published on April 22 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD
I own this DVD. I just wanted to respond to the review from Mike M. below. Another reviewer commented as well, these scenes are NOT sped up. Read more
Published on Mar 24 2003 by David Brown
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but....
As others have said, the DVD is great, and probably even better when seen in an actual IMAX theater. Read more
Published on Aug 5 2002 by Mike M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Home Theater must have
If you own a home theater or are a race fan this is a must have very interesting, the only disappointment is it's not 2.35:1

Picture quality 5 Sound quality 5

Published on July 29 2002
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