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'The Flying Scot' is superb!, 26 Sep 2003
By A Customer
I've just watched a copy of a new dvd called 'The Flying Scot'
about the life and times of Sir Jackie Stewart and I have to say it's one of the most enjoyable 90 minutes I've spent in front of the tele in a long time. I've never been much of a fan of motor racing before, but this film transcends sport in many ways. It's filled full of superb anecdotes and has a depth of emotion I hadn't expected. Certainly Jackie Stewart has been a national icon for us Scots for a long time, but there is material here - especially his relationships with Ken Tyrrell and driver Francois Cervert - that increased - and cemented my ever lasting respect for the man. Heady words indeed, but well earned over a lifetime of incredible achievment. If only all documentaries were capable of leaving one with such a feeling of wonder? The Flying Scot is such a film and one that I could honestly say is a 'must see'.
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an interesting and enjoyable DVD, 28 May 2007
I agree with mr Millar's appraisal.
This is an interesting and enjoyable watch. proffesionally put together.
However don't expect too much in the way of race/driving footage from the early seventies. Another 5 or 10 minutes indulging us with his sublime driving skill from that era would have really been the icing on the cake. I know that's not really the point of this DVD but still....
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Probably the Best F1 DVD Around, 19 Mar 2007
This is an excellent documentary which outlines the career and life of Jackie Stewart through contemporary and rare footage, interviews then and now.
Jackie, now Sir Jackie, was of course a three time world champion in an era where the racing was much closer and the cars and circuits far less safe than today.
The most striking thing about the DVD is Jackie's humanity and humility, and the sadness with which he and his wife recount the loss of
Francois Cevert, Jackie's team mate and friend. Jackie's fight for circuit safety is well covered, too.
Audio and video quality is very good and the opening lap of Monaco, set to the music of Pink Floyd and filmed from (his?) racing car, really sets the scene for the DVD
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