Ford v Ferrari
Twentieth Century Fox | Release Date: November 15, 2019
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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023
Ford v Ferrari is a good script with exceptional technical qualities. Its story feels like appropriate old fashioned Hollywood storytelling, though it's James Mangold's tremendous direction, the editing, the sound design, the visual effects,Ford v Ferrari is a good script with exceptional technical qualities. Its story feels like appropriate old fashioned Hollywood storytelling, though it's James Mangold's tremendous direction, the editing, the sound design, the visual effects, the stunts, and one of Christian Bale's best performances that elevate this into something special. Ford v Ferrari is a huge treat for gear heads, but you will still be completely engaged even if you're someone who hears the word "muffler" and thinks of scarves.… Expand
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AgentLviJul 21, 2023
Great movie. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
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ALAMLEDPJan 21, 2023
"Ford v Ferrari" is an action-packed film that showcases the intense rivalry between the iconic American automaker and the renowned Italian brand. Although the focus of the film is on the competition between the two companies, the true heart"Ford v Ferrari" is an action-packed film that showcases the intense rivalry between the iconic American automaker and the renowned Italian brand. Although the focus of the film is on the competition between the two companies, the true heart of the story lies in the power struggle between Carroll Shelby's team and the executives at Ford, particularly between Shelby (Matt Damon) and Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas). Christian Bale's portrayal of Ken Miles is particularly compelling, as he navigates the challenges of being a responsible father and husband while also risking his life on the racetrack. Miles is the driving force behind the story, making it possible.

"Ford v Ferrari" is a triumph of American ingenuity that arrived at a time when the country needed it. It's a thrilling underdog story with engaging characters. The only downside is its lengthy runtime, which could have been shortened by 30 minutes without losing its impact. The film also has a feeling of being made for awards consideration, which can make it feel a bit self-important.

Overall, "Ford v Ferrari" is a testament to what can be achieved with hard work, perseverance, and a leap of faith. It's a film worth celebrating.
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"Ford v Ferrari" es una película llena de acción que muestra la intensa rivalidad entre el icónico fabricante de automóviles estadounidense y la reconocida marca italiana. Aunque el foco de la película está en la competencia entre las dos compañías, el verdadero corazón de la historia está en la lucha de poder entre el equipo de Carroll Shelby y los ejecutivos de Ford, particularmente entre Shelby (Matt Damon) y Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas). . La interpretación de Christian Bale de Ken Miles es particularmente convincente, ya que se enfrenta a los desafíos de ser un padre y esposo responsable mientras arriesga su vida en la pista de carreras. Miles es la fuerza impulsora detrás de la historia, haciéndola posible.

"Ford v Ferrari" es un triunfo del ingenio estadounidense que llegó en un momento en que el país lo necesitaba. Es una emocionante historia de perdedores con personajes atractivos. El único inconveniente es su larga duración, que podría haberse acortado en 30 minutos sin perder su impacto. La película también tiene la sensación de estar hecha para ser considerada para premios, lo que puede hacer que se sienta un poco engreída.

En general, "Ford v Ferrari" es un testimonio de lo que se puede lograr con trabajo duro, perseverancia y un acto de fe. Es una película que vale la pena celebrar.… Expand
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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022
A very fun watch with great scenes and performances but it doesn't do anything extraordinary.
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ProfAmateurNov 10, 2022
Good that this story was brought to our generation. Movie was well told....
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Rdneck00May 9, 2022
This might be the best movie ive seen on Thanksgiving night. Its good but not my top 25 movies.
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9
DawdlingPoetApr 15, 2022
I really enjoyed this film by the end - its a little slow to build plot wise in the first half but the performances by the two main stars (Matt Damon and Christian Bale) are pretty top notch and by the end its really quite gripping. I foundI really enjoyed this film by the end - its a little slow to build plot wise in the first half but the performances by the two main stars (Matt Damon and Christian Bale) are pretty top notch and by the end its really quite gripping. I found myself wishing (while I was watching it) there was a bit more footage of actual car racing in the first half of the film but I suppose thats me being a bit too lazy and hoping for 24/7 action. To be fair, the film does have some good character development and it is pretty insightful about the corporate story, even though it is a somewhat long film at just over two hours and twenty minutes long. I thought its a pretty solid film by the end - I found it quite immersive and gripping. If your a fan of motor racing or like a good biopic (especially a sports biopic) then this film is well worth seeing, yes.… Expand
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geo333Dec 29, 2021
It is a nice film that is long and at times it feels like that, however, is a nice automobile film based on a true story.
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muldjordDec 17, 2021
An enjoyable ride from start to finish, quite literally. Apart from a few cheesy scenes this is a well-acted, amazingly choreographed and thrilling movie. It does take a few liberties with the story, but it is a movie, so I would expect noAn enjoyable ride from start to finish, quite literally. Apart from a few cheesy scenes this is a well-acted, amazingly choreographed and thrilling movie. It does take a few liberties with the story, but it is a movie, so I would expect no less. The overall narrative is that of the real events that occurred, and most of the characters are real people who existed in or around the events.

But the really impressive feat of the movie is the racing itself. No matter if you enjoy racing or not, you will be on the edge of your seat biting your fingernails. You really want these guys to succeed. And you might think that's a given. It is not.

If you don't know the story of Ken Miles and the 1966 Le Mans, I would highly recommend going in completely blind. Read up on it afterwards if you want. You'll realize that, aside for the over-dramatization of certain events, this movie is pretty accurate in its portrayal of the event and what led up to it.… Expand
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Pan_KrytykDec 12, 2021
Kto nie widział, musi zobaczyć. Jest Bale, jest Damon. Jest kawał filmu. Polecam
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iCampoRamilNov 16, 2021
Un dramón juntado a una película muy frenética, una perlita sencillamente brutal.
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HeroicAge616Nov 1, 2021
Filled to the brim with Oscar worthy performances and enough heart to power a race car, Ford vs Ferrari is a sensational turn for James Mangold.
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cdougallAug 22, 2021
FvF has some great actors and a story that I normally wouldn’t be interested in but that was actually incredibly engaging to me. I’m not much into race cars or racing, but at the end of the day, despite the fact that this movie was based onFvF has some great actors and a story that I normally wouldn’t be interested in but that was actually incredibly engaging to me. I’m not much into race cars or racing, but at the end of the day, despite the fact that this movie was based on true events, it’s more than just about racing and race cars. FvF is about the drive of competition, what it means to be a team player and what being smart looks like. I thoroughly enjoyed the performances Matt Damon and Christian Bale gave as their characters and loved the dynamic and chemistry the two had. The two had memorable moments that made many scenes of this movie hit hard and be really entertaining. The story and script are also great; the dialogue is really good and the way the movie progresses allows for the characters to change a little bit and develop really cool relationships with each other. The film flows really well; it does have some awkward moments for the characters, but those moments don’t disrupt the flow of the movie and more serve to show us who these characters are at their core. The characters have some absolutely savage lines in this movie that show that they have a pair of balls on them and that they aren’t afraid to be who they are. FvF is also a movie about being you and not being afraid to stand up to someone or tell them that they’re wrong when you know for a fact that they are wrong, even if that someone is a friend. FvF also exemplifies the concept that sometimes the experience can be just as satisfying as the victory, even if you don’t win. There is a bigger point here that I’m trying to make, which is this: FvF may be fundamentally about the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari regarding the 24 hours of the Le Mans, but it has so much else going on in it that it’ll be able to appeal to audiences who, like me, aren’t into racing or race cars that much. People can appreciate this movie for a lot of different reasons, which is one reason why it’s so good to me and why I was just as entertained watching this movie the second time as I was the first time. I think I appreciated it more when I was able to see it not just for its filmmaking technique but for its bigger themes and messages. This movie may not have won the academy award for best picture, but for me it’s a must-see and I strongly recommend it for people even if they don’t care much for its premise.… Expand
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Ponds98Jun 15, 2021
I loved this movie, adrenaline-rushing that put a lot of love and care about the "racing feels".
It's a movie where you see the evolution of the car and the characters, creating a lot of hype for the final race that is amazing; pure majestyI loved this movie, adrenaline-rushing that put a lot of love and care about the "racing feels".
It's a movie where you see the evolution of the car and the characters, creating a lot of hype for the final race that is amazing; pure majesty of filmaking.
Incredible acting of Bale, deserved an oscar.
Maaaaaaaybe it's too much long, some scenes could have been cut without problem but overall it's still awesome… Expand
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superbatMay 29, 2021
Ford v Ferrari is as good of a racing movie as I've ever seen. The story (based on true events) is a solid one. The racing sequences are executed well. Christian Bale's spirited performance as Ken Miles is the main standout. The friendshipFord v Ferrari is as good of a racing movie as I've ever seen. The story (based on true events) is a solid one. The racing sequences are executed well. Christian Bale's spirited performance as Ken Miles is the main standout. The friendship between Miles and Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) is fun to watch. My main complaint is about this movie is its title. The story is more about the internal rivalry in Ford (and the build up to 1966 Le Mans) than it is about the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari. Nevertheless, Ford v Ferrari is a must-watch - especially for racing fans.… Expand
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ThiccrodianMar 17, 2021
I don't even like cars but I still found this to be a very enjoyable and excellent movie to watch. Would recommend.
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geewahDec 26, 2020
Damon and Bale team up well in this biopic on two eccentrics who form a bond chasing the same dream.
Entertaining and well directed.
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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020
The film is fast when it matters, calm when it needs it. An incredibly well structured strip, which feels very authentic at all times and is incredibly well cast and played with.

A clever soundtrack and a convincing soundscape sneak underThe film is fast when it matters, calm when it needs it. An incredibly well structured strip, which feels very authentic at all times and is incredibly well cast and played with.

A clever soundtrack and a convincing soundscape sneak under the asphalt of the film. The tension is shot into your fingers through spectacular camera settings and pictures at motorsport speed until it finally goes on the straight to the finish line.

But the quiet moments are also very well chosen and staged. The only thing I would have wished for was a bit more of the surrounding area (training, etc.), but then the film would have been too long.

Full throttle to happiness.… Expand
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OuchPotatoOct 17, 2020
Very enjoyable. I'm not sure either of the lead characters are nice/fluffy people so it's to Hale's and Damon's credit that you feel engaged and end up rooting for them.
Don't think that this is a petrol head movie with limited appeal, it's aVery enjoyable. I'm not sure either of the lead characters are nice/fluffy people so it's to Hale's and Damon's credit that you feel engaged and end up rooting for them.
Don't think that this is a petrol head movie with limited appeal, it's a quite simple little guy V big guy tale (think Rocky) that is suitable for all tastes I think. If anything, it's rather too simplistic with no nuance or multi-layered elements or stuff that would tip it into awards territory. They've made the film for the average Joe, not the intelligentsia or Oscar committee.… Expand
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Pace2506Oct 1, 2020
Ford v Ferrari might be one of the best movie i watch, the movie is quite long yes (over 3 hours) and the first act is quite slow. The performance of Matt Damon and Christian Bale is really good and the racing sequence is top notch. Might beFord v Ferrari might be one of the best movie i watch, the movie is quite long yes (over 3 hours) and the first act is quite slow. The performance of Matt Damon and Christian Bale is really good and the racing sequence is top notch. Might be recommended to watch by anyone who love watching movies as a hobby anyway.… Expand
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Ak45440Sep 3, 2020
This movie is the best example of how a biopic should be made. And the actors were absolutely brilliant in their role.
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arteazuseAug 24, 2020
I've never been interested in Motorsport, but this this movie is great. Unfortunately, this story does not have a good ending due to the mercantilism and cunning of people
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MaxwooAug 13, 2020
Exciting car racing scenes, dramatic non-car-racing scenes, excellent actors, great cinema.
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Liam22Aug 11, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is probably the best I have ever seen, topping all the Marvel movies combined. It's about passion, comraderie, friendship, and pure talent. Christian Bale is amazing as Ken Miles and Matt Damon is awesome as Caroll Shelby. James Mangold and the team were nearly perfect, except for the 24 Hours of Daytona which was filmed at Auto Club in California, which is understandable because of how NASCAR works when it comes to their tracks. Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders created an unforgettable soundtrack. The film pulls you in and makes you invested in the story. Brilliant job by Hollywood for not just making another remake and instead going with a fresh idea. Overall, 10/10, would watch again.… Expand
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PanchogulAug 8, 2020
Bien actuada, pero muy aburrida y lenta, era de esperarse ya que no me interesan este tipo de historias que tengan que ver con autos y cosas por el estilo.
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Movie_FreakJul 26, 2020
Ford v Ferrari is a so-so film. I do not get why this film was nominated for best picture. It looked like a Christopher Nolan film with very little sense of where it was going. It's too focused on Ken Miles personal life rather than showingFord v Ferrari is a so-so film. I do not get why this film was nominated for best picture. It looked like a Christopher Nolan film with very little sense of where it was going. It's too focused on Ken Miles personal life rather than showing the challenges and difficulties of racing. Also, I was highly doubtful that it was historically accurate, with numerous things out of place. Sure, it's a brilliant technical achievement. The racing scenes are edited to perfection, while having some phenomenal sound effects. The special effects and cinematography are great and I fully support the fact that it won oscars for Sound and Editing. The score and performances are noteworthy. But when it comes to storytelling and script, it finishes before the finish line.… Expand
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lager96Jul 15, 2020
I watched this film at home not knowing what to expect. I know a lot of critics loved it but these type of movies have never been my thing. I found myself loving this film from the get go and the film never lost my interest. Every action hadI watched this film at home not knowing what to expect. I know a lot of critics loved it but these type of movies have never been my thing. I found myself loving this film from the get go and the film never lost my interest. Every action had me on the edge of my seat and the ending was beautifully heartbreaking. I loved this film and recommend this to anyone who is even a little interested.… Expand
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IAmaMovieGeekMay 14, 2020
An excellent race car film! Loved every minute of it. Go watch it. Gets a 10/10!
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MostDecorated1May 5, 2020
Wide range of emotions, great acting, and great storyline. Rather than renting, I would recommend buying
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JordanLaytonApr 30, 2020
Lightly cheesy, fantastically patriotic, and unsurprisingly by-the-numbers. Great performances from Bale and Damon, but I think the star of the supporting cast was Caitriona Balfe, who played Bale's character's wife. Weak child performances,Lightly cheesy, fantastically patriotic, and unsurprisingly by-the-numbers. Great performances from Bale and Damon, but I think the star of the supporting cast was Caitriona Balfe, who played Bale's character's wife. Weak child performances, though. Real middle of the road on this one.… Expand
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rcnelsenApr 19, 2020
Perfect movie for a sports fan with a touching father-son understory. Bale and Damon give their standard above-average performances and Josh Lucas plays a great foil as the wimpy villain. Masculinity and crazed passion are the other stars inPerfect movie for a sports fan with a touching father-son understory. Bale and Damon give their standard above-average performances and Josh Lucas plays a great foil as the wimpy villain. Masculinity and crazed passion are the other stars in this movie.… Expand
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TaplingerApr 17, 2020
Matt Damon is great as Carroll Shelby and the cars are great as cars but Mangold's direction and the cinematography give the racing scenes and most of the scenes with Christian Bale an unfortunate cartoonish quality instead of the intense andMatt Damon is great as Carroll Shelby and the cars are great as cars but Mangold's direction and the cinematography give the racing scenes and most of the scenes with Christian Bale an unfortunate cartoonish quality instead of the intense and gritty quality that a racing movie needs.… Expand
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FifthWheelApr 11, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ford v Ferrari is one of those movies that's based on a real story that doesn't have to stray too far from the truth to stay interesting. Matt Damon and Christian Bale are extremely convincing as Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles and fit their roles almost perfectly, as does most of the supporting cast. The movie is largely about the leadup to the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans in an attempt to beat the dominant Ferrari team following a business deal gone wrong with the now famous Ford GT40, as Ford's corporate executives continue to make mistake after mistake. They've hired the right guy to build their cars but dislike the blue collar driver who can get the design and chassis setup correct and fight Shelby's team every step of the way. While Miles is the most instrumental player in the Ford program, he isn't allowed to drive because he doesn't "fit the face" of Ford. After some pushback, Miles is finally allowed to drive the car in the 24 Hours of Daytona (obviously filmed at Auto Club Speedway in California, which is my only major issue with the movie, very visually different from Daytona) and wins, convincing Ford to let him drive in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Miles dominates at Le Mans yet again before being told by Ford corporate's team to lineup for a celebratory photo finish with the competing Ford cars, but is cheated out of the win by a technicality and a competing Ford team wins instead. While testing for the next race, Miles is killed in an accident. The GT40 program would go on to dominate Le Mans the next 2 years under Carroll Shelby's direction, but the film makes it clear that Miles was the most instrumental in getting the program off of the ground. Overall, it's a very exciting movie and a must watch for racing fans.… Expand
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miccaelApr 11, 2020
One of the best racing movies out there. I liked it! Really intense and never boring. Interesting story as well, with sad ending but at least it's part of history.
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GeoAlbumSundaysMar 29, 2020
Defiance, weirdos, friendship, adrenaline, love, pain, death. All good things.
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section20mi6Mar 27, 2020
A exhilrating journey through the life of competition of Ken Miles, Ford V Ferrari surely balances the drama and action with some comedic elements in between to make the film an engaging viewing experience. While biographic films might beA exhilrating journey through the life of competition of Ken Miles, Ford V Ferrari surely balances the drama and action with some comedic elements in between to make the film an engaging viewing experience. While biographic films might be boring at times, Mangold kept the pace well enough to let us feel the bond between Ken Miles and Carrol Shelby, whom despite obstacles mounting both from within the Ford Motors and the races itself, still manages to make the best out of the situtation to prevail against odds. Although the story is not about winning, it's about courage and committment ones needs to battle against the unknown. Some downsides would be the uneven screentime of Lee Iaccoca of John Bernthal's character and the way too conventional filming styles.… Expand
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JP32Mar 25, 2020
It makes an almost too perfect comparison with the movie’s star car, the Ford GT40. Somewhere between its impersonal factory-made cohorts and its sophisticated and refined rivals is a solid, powerhouse machine built with rugged American driveIt makes an almost too perfect comparison with the movie’s star car, the Ford GT40. Somewhere between its impersonal factory-made cohorts and its sophisticated and refined rivals is a solid, powerhouse machine built with rugged American drive and ingenuity.… Expand
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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020
The dictionary definition of a Hollywood film. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
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BroyaxMar 19, 2020
Quel dommage d'avoir gâché une belle histoire et une belle aventure pour Ford et Shelby...! car ce foutoir de film ne leur rend pas hommage, il les ridiculise et les caricature à l'insu de leur plein gré ! ce film trop long ne délivre enQuel dommage d'avoir gâché une belle histoire et une belle aventure pour Ford et Shelby...! car ce foutoir de film ne leur rend pas hommage, il les ridiculise et les caricature à l'insu de leur plein gré ! ce film trop long ne délivre en effet que deux heures et demi de propagande pro-américaine, de dialogues stupides, de bombage de torse et de petite guimauve à deux balles.

Ce merdier de film fait passer Enzo pour quasiment un mafioso (très) mal élevé et Henry Ford (second du nom) pour un réactionnaire qui pleure comme un bébé (jamais rien vu d'aussi affligeant). De toute façon, on n'apprend rien mais rien du tout sur le développement de la voiture, un comble...!

Côté réalisme, c'est une catastrophe plus ou moins ambulante, déambulant comme un mammouth alcoolique dans une course de voitures en porcelaine... ou plutôt entièrement en images de synthèse ! c'est évidemment la solution de la facilité mais aussi le piège du grand n'importe quoi dans lequel ils sont tombés à pieds joints... ne cherchez pas le moindre réalisme là-dedans, on est à Hollywood... Cela dit, le film de James Mangold a au moins une qualité : c'est sa réalisation de très bon aloi, en dehors ou sur la piste, même si ça explose comme dans un Star Wars, c'est toujours très clair et plutôt agréable à suivre lorsqu'on ne s'y ennuie pas ou qu'on ne peste pas devant tous ses défauts à chaque virage.

Evidemment, prendre Matt Damon pour incarner Shelby (?!) il fallait oser... et là pas de miracle, Damon reste universellement, irrémédiablement mauvais, pathétiquement mauvais ; on aimerait alors se rabattre sur Christian Bale mais ce dernier, étrangement contaminé par Damon, ne fait que cabotiner et sur-jouer : il s'avère aussi insupportable que l'autre tanche ! c'est inédit chez Bale, je n'avais franchement jamais vu ça...

Finalement, on se retrouve donc avec un film bidon qui sonne tristement creux... Pour un vrai de vrai sur les 24h, il faut voir Le Mans avec Steve McQueen, pas cette navrante gloriole grotesque ! ce film est une merguez !… Expand
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JeniaMar 17, 2020
Overrated.
it's an kind of an enjoyable movie, in the manner a b-movie action flick would be.
corny as hell, over the top acting by both main actors.
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SoulWarfareMar 14, 2020
Ford v Ferrari (AKA Le Mans 66 in some European countries) is a story based on the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari in the 60s. It's a sport biopic of sorts with the characters of Ken Miles played by Christian Bale and Carolle Shelby playedFord v Ferrari (AKA Le Mans 66 in some European countries) is a story based on the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari in the 60s. It's a sport biopic of sorts with the characters of Ken Miles played by Christian Bale and Carolle Shelby played by Matt Damon of course being real individuals. The story of course exaggerates lots of things for the sake of dramatisation even more than other films so it isn't necessary a typical biopic. The film is directed by James Mangold who directed the masterful film "Logan" but the film certainly feels drastically different from Logan. Still, I came in with high expectations because James Mangold directed it and plus all the oscar buzz around the film.

Firstly, the story is very compelling and engaging for a film about racing cars. The human drama between the Ford executives and the main characters is very natural albeit cliche. However, the director manages to balance out the racing with the human drama naturally so that none become too overwhelming or boring. Despite being titled "Ford v Ferrari" the film is more about the clash of Miles and Shelby against the meddling executives. The heart and passion of Miles/Shelby with the cold and calculative business choices of the executives is really the heart and soul of the film with some added bonus of intense racing. There are a lot of poignant and genuinely heart warming touching moments but with some funny moments and that is not normal for these type of films. Secondly, Both Christian Bale and Matt Damon give great performances with strong chemistry between the two that makes the friendship more believable. The supporting cast Jon Berthal, Caitriona Balfe,Tracy Letts give good performances as well and definitely do well in making the world more alive. Special mention to Josh Lucas who I say is the REAL antagonist of this film by somehow being suave but absolutely detestable. Thirdly, the race scenes are incredibly done and intense with great wide shots and none of the shaky camera garbage. The film really excels at creating exciting and thrilling auto action which is in part thanks to excellent score by Marco Beltrami and Buck Sanders. The score captures the electrifying race scenes but also uses score and music from the 60s to elevate the era the film is set in.Likewise, the sound and sound editing in this film are done perfectly as I could feel the engine turning or when the gears change. It's just really good.

I do have some issues with this film and the first is the amount of cliches used by this film. The monologue at the beginning being used at the end again, Ken Miles being the typical cliche underdog character from a sports film, the montage with the amount of failures, the main character knowing more than the experts and machines etc. The cliches are done masterfully but it did surprise me a lot about how many cliches were in this film. My other minor issue has got to be the run time which is at 152 minutes. The pacing of this movie is mostly fine but there are certain points in this movie after they build the car where it just kind of drags. These are mostly in the scenes where there are paperwork or meetings where it just feels a bit too long for no reason. Other than some minor nitpicks, the movie is almost near perfect. The film is carried by great performances with thrilling car scenes but some genuinely touching and funny moments. The movie drives you along a road of contrasting emotions that leads you to an exciting finishing line. Give this film a watch.… Expand
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xingxangMar 12, 2020
I loved everything about this movie.
One of the few recent movies that I felt was worth the trip to a theater. So I saw it 3 separate times- with children, with my wife, and with friends. Every one of them loved it!
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Balestra23Mar 12, 2020
Solid movie tends to drag at times but has some great moments, Jon Bernthal kills his role
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TyranianMar 9, 2020
The racing sequences are cool but much of the drama feels contrived. Bale is entertaining.
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RAMISYRFeb 27, 2020
Must watch movie, I love any true story movie, and this one is done perfectly. Amazing!!!!
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zNeverSleepingFeb 19, 2020
Christian Bale estava irreconhecível nesse filme. Matt Damon se demonstra muito a vontade no papel, trabalhando muito bem em cenas dramáticas e aquelas com um apelo mais cômico. Os personagens, de forma geral, foram bem escritos. Não há muitoChristian Bale estava irreconhecível nesse filme. Matt Damon se demonstra muito a vontade no papel, trabalhando muito bem em cenas dramáticas e aquelas com um apelo mais cômico. Os personagens, de forma geral, foram bem escritos. Não há muito bem um aprofundamento, mas é o suficiente para saber com quem devemos simpatizar ou antipatizar. As cenas com o apelo a paixão - tanto do CEO da Ferrari quanto da Ford - foram bem lindas.

A cinematografia aqui é estonteante em alguns momentos, e aqui o diretor de fotografia demonstra entender muito bem como conduzir uma câmera em cenas de alta velocidade sem fazer com que fiquemos perdidos, o que é muito comum em filmes que abordam corridas. O áudio também foi muito bem trabalhado, sendo um prato cheio para quem gosta de fidelidade se tratando do ronco dos carros.… Expand
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Voodoo123Feb 18, 2020
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I was unsure what to expect going into this, but F vs F is another great sports movie with the all the classic dramatic beats you come to expect from the genre. All this is elevated by the sexy cars and talented cast. F vs F is a well made yet predictable ride.… Expand
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ty92Feb 13, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this movie although the ending was a bit disappointing. The ending wasn't bad it just didn't end on a happy note. Ken Miles was such a good character but he gets screwed over by Ford. They make him slow down so the other two Ford race cars can catch up so they can cross the finish line together. And then they say one of the other two drivers won. And after that in a pointless scene Ken Miles crashes while practicing and I think he died. They kind of implied it. So I dont love that ending because it's kind of depressing. But the movie was good overall with good acting, directing and it was well edited.… Expand
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DjonniStormFeb 13, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that there is a lack of proper musical accompaniment. When even one of the main characters died, the same song was played as when he rode in the Le Mans race. And also lack of emotions. When you die you can not remember? When did you lose the race of a lifetime to be silent? But the acting and scenery are good, so 7… Expand
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PhattakitFeb 12, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. อบอุ่นกับมิตรภาพของทั้ง2ตัวหลักและวิธีการสื่อที่ไม่ได้อวยฟอร์ดหรือเฟอรารี่จนเกินไป… Expand
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ahmedaiman1999Feb 11, 2020
The first act is like a rushed, convoluted mess; the rest of the film is almost Rush-like!

Side-note : Christian Bale definitely deserved to be nominated for best leading role just like De Niro.

(8/10)
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BRJacobsFeb 10, 2020
What a great depiction of an American era gone by. Everyone gives a stellar performance, making these characters so lively and fun to watch. All emotions and story beats are hit perfectly. Edited well with a great score to boot. GreatWhat a great depiction of an American era gone by. Everyone gives a stellar performance, making these characters so lively and fun to watch. All emotions and story beats are hit perfectly. Edited well with a great score to boot. Great Saturday well spent.… Expand
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AJGo85Feb 9, 2020
If Ford v Ferrari feels formulaic that’s because it is, but it works. It has all the elements of a traditional major studio sports movie: based on a true story, A-list movie stars, acclaimed journeyman director, fabulous cinematography, aIf Ford v Ferrari feels formulaic that’s because it is, but it works. It has all the elements of a traditional major studio sports movie: based on a true story, A-list movie stars, acclaimed journeyman director, fabulous cinematography, a motley crew of characters challenging conventions, an underdog angle. A more generous analogy would be Ford v Ferrari takes a reliable recipe and uses the best ingredients and best kitchen brigade to deliver an entrée so well done it is almost easy to dismiss. That is almost what happened with this movie. After coming and going at the box office just before Thanksgiving, it seems the Academy couldn’t dismiss this film entirely and gave it four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. They were right to not let Ford v Ferrari pass without notice because, though it is working with a familiar recipe, this is an excellently done, engaging entertainment.

Like the title directly states, this movie is about rival car companies. Specifically, it is about the nascent Ford racing program in the mid 1960’s taking on the dominant force in international racing, Ferrari. Like a lot of sports movies, you could argue that this movie isn’t so much about the sport but about the characters and their journey. Ford v Ferrari is certainly about car racing but what is most engaging about it is the friendship between its main characters, racer turned car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and racer Ken Miles (Christian Bale). After a slump in sales, ambitious Ford executive Lee Iacocca hatches a plan to revitalize the car company's image by entering the world of international auto racing and winning the prestigious marathon race 24 Hours at Le Mans. Ford turns to Shelby to head their racing program. Shelby, turns to the best driver he knows, Miles, who is the right driver for the job but does not fit the Ford company image.

At first the accents from the leads are a bit jarring. Damon is using a full Texas drawl and Bale uses a British accent not his own. Accents aside, Damon and Bale settle into the their characters quickly and comfortably. They are A-list stars that give A-list performances with great on-screen chemistry. Damon as the determined no-nonsense Shelby and Bale as the skilled but at times abrasive Miles (he’s described as “not a people person”) are not exactly a mismatched pair; they’re more like yin and yang. Their best scene together is also the funniest in the movie: they fight each other with groceries. Shelby has a canned good in his hand, realizes that it would hurt Miles, so he hits him with a loaf of bread instead. Even when they are trying to hurt each other, they are trying not to hurt each other.

The real rivalry isn’t between Ford and Ferrari but with race crew and the Ford executives who don’t understand racing and are only concerned with corporate image, namely Josh Lucas as Leo Beebee. Lucas is great performer but there’s nothing to his character aside from being petty and obstructing Shelby and Miles. I did not care about the Ford motor company winning a race to gain prestige and sell more cars so rich men could be slightly richer. But I did care about Shelby and Miles succeeding. Watching them and their crew work together to solve the problems of building a state-of-the-art race car, with each member using their individual skills and knowledge, is a total delight. Those scenes reminded me of other film about people working together to solve a problem, The Martian, also starring Matt Damon, and also a Best Picture nominee. So, yes, in a film where the title flat out states conflict and rivalry, the best scenes are of people working together.

Director James Mangold is not a household name, even among cinephiles, but he turns out solid work more often than not. He uses the same approach with Ford v Ferrari’s racing scenes. There some shots of the cars zooming by the stands but there are also shots behind and in front of the cars on the track, inside the car with the Miles, POV shots of the racers, or shots where the camera has been attached the door of one of the speeding cars. It is all cut together to thrilling results (editor Andrew Buckland received an Oscar nomination for his work). Ford v Ferrari also picked up Oscar nominations in both Sound Mixing and Sound Editing. The sound of the roaring engines, zooming cars, and, yes, explosions, are a major part of the immersive experience of the racing scenes. I have never had any interest in car racing of any kind, but the grueling climatic race at 24 Hours at Le Mans, where drivers race in four-hour shifts day and night no matter the weather conditions, had me completely enthralled. That’s good filmmaking. I can see Ford v Ferrari being dismissed as a “Dad Movie”—the kind of movie an adult child would watch with their dad over the holidays. If that is how you happen to see this picture, you and your dad are in luck.… Expand
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carlilelanceFeb 2, 2020
Summary: Car Top Gun

The Good: - Awesome acting from three great actors. - Nuanced dialogue and a well-written screenplay of historical events that's funny and relatable (maybe too relatable). - Great action cinematography on the races.Summary: Car Top Gun

The Good: - Awesome acting from three great actors. - Nuanced dialogue and a well-written screenplay of historical events that's funny and relatable (maybe too relatable). - Great action cinematography on the races. The bad: - Too many themes. - Not nuanced enough in the one it really wanted, the business vs. art theme. - Very talky.… Expand
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gracjanskiFeb 1, 2020
I dont understand the title, Ferrari is not the enemy in this movie, but Ford, so it should be more Miles & Selby vs. Ford. The political sabotages in the own corporation are interesting, but sometimes a bit unrealistic ("3 at the sameI dont understand the title, Ferrari is not the enemy in this movie, but Ford, so it should be more Miles & Selby vs. Ford. The political sabotages in the own corporation are interesting, but sometimes a bit unrealistic ("3 at the same time"). Ferrari is not arrogant in my view and never an enemy, in contrary, Shelby was using some unfair methods in the races. But Shelby is american, so a hero....not in my opinion. There are some feminists elements also, that I didnt like: Miles behaved to his wife like a softie what is very unrealistic if you remind his job and the time. On the other side some shots during driving were nice, but if you follow Moto GP or Formula 1 you know better.
So overall a good movie, but there are some weird situations.… Expand
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CPNJan 30, 2020
Very good film of a subject I have very little interest in. But excellent central performances and fantastic cinematograhy had me riveted. Certainly worth a viewing
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Rick-CastJan 22, 2020
Wished I watched this in theaters...if you love Fast and Furious, you're gonna love this one even more.
Feels like an action flick in a race movie. Amazing performances and effects. It feels like an unique movie about friendship, passion and talent.
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YorkManJan 28, 2020
Once again we're treated to a rose-tinted view of events of the recent past, dramatised and watered-down a point where the film is trying to tell a story, but that story exists in a fantasy environment.

I'm all for family-orientated movies,Once again we're treated to a rose-tinted view of events of the recent past, dramatised and watered-down a point where the film is trying to tell a story, but that story exists in a fantasy environment.

I'm all for family-orientated movies, but it's hard to watch a film about what is in effect corporate America in the early-mid '60s, and not have an aura of casual racism, sexism, ubiquitous alcohol consumption and pretty much everyone chainsmoking.

It just takes the viewer out of any 'moment' in the movie because it's just so sterile and fake.

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AxeTJan 24, 2020
Conventionally crafted but with today's state-of-the-art VFX, this well acted sweeping true story of racing and the broader auto industry fires on all cylinders. (Unlike the also 1960's period set ridiculous and ridiculously over-rated "OnceConventionally crafted but with today's state-of-the-art VFX, this well acted sweeping true story of racing and the broader auto industry fires on all cylinders. (Unlike the also 1960's period set ridiculous and ridiculously over-rated "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", this actually has a strong story!) Despite some of the best racing sequences ever filmed it surpasses previous racing film entries because of its human drama and is the rare outing these days that lives up to the praise. Like last year's "Green Book" this is what Hollywood and only Hollywood can deliver so well. Had they cut about 10 minutes in the end to match the pace set in the beginning, it would rate even higher here.… Expand
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Harsh657Jan 16, 2020
Christian Bale steals the show in this movie. He is exceptional as Ken Miles. Also Matt Damon was on par with Bale's performance as Carroll Shelby. What James Mangold does in this film with the racing sequences is spectacular.
This filmChristian Bale steals the show in this movie. He is exceptional as Ken Miles. Also Matt Damon was on par with Bale's performance as Carroll Shelby. What James Mangold does in this film with the racing sequences is spectacular.
This film however struggles to truly add all the political matters into the film by giving just one guy to hate.
Jon Bernthal character has nothing to really do after we enter in the 2nd act of the film while he was literally the driving point in the 1st act.
However, James found a way to deliver these energetic and riveting racing set-pieces which takes this film to another level and add-in Bale and Damon's performance making this film one of the best of the year.
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moviecritic68Jan 14, 2020
Story line is predictable but the acting performances and the action filming more than compensate. A good old popcorn eating movie
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BukyxJan 13, 2020
Muy buena adaptacion de la hazaña de ford en el famoso circuito de Le Mans, brillante actuacion de Christian Bale
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YaseenJan 12, 2020
This movie gets your Adrenaline rushed up. Performance by actors for their specific role is well pronounced and overall a really good movie to watch.
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SpiritvoxJan 12, 2020
It was okay. Kinda long. Acting was pretty fantastic as you would expect. Definitely worth a watch.
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dharmaJan 11, 2020
Entertaining biopic on the Le Mans race of 1966, a somewhat obscure history piece where Ford, once upon a time, managed to dominate that world renowned race. Its done in a typical underdog vs establishment fashion (which was a bit strange,Entertaining biopic on the Le Mans race of 1966, a somewhat obscure history piece where Ford, once upon a time, managed to dominate that world renowned race. Its done in a typical underdog vs establishment fashion (which was a bit strange, considering in real life, the underdog was Ferrari and not the other way around. Beside that fact, this flick is well acted by the two leads, and competently directed by the always dependable Mangold. Yet, it did not bring anything new to the table.… Expand
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Morty_McFlayJan 8, 2020
Two great lead performances and solid direction make this an extremely entertaining ride. The only issues I had were it being a little overlong and a particularly important plot beat that I felt should’ve hit harder than it did. The raceTwo great lead performances and solid direction make this an extremely entertaining ride. The only issues I had were it being a little overlong and a particularly important plot beat that I felt should’ve hit harder than it did. The race sequences are some of the best I’ve ever seen and the chemistry between Bale and Damon is phenomenal.… Expand
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OldfatbastardJan 2, 2020
I'll keep it simple. Good movie, from start to finish. A little bit old school to boot. An easy watch, no identity politics to ruin it. Good job guys.
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DeanomiteDec 31, 2019
It was a nice looking movie, the cars were beautiful. Honestly, I found this movie boring. Everyone played type, if you want to see a really exceptional race car movie check out LeMans from 1966 with James Garner, directed by JohnIt was a nice looking movie, the cars were beautiful. Honestly, I found this movie boring. Everyone played type, if you want to see a really exceptional race car movie check out LeMans from 1966 with James Garner, directed by John Frankenheimer. That is probably the only race car movie I would classify as a great movie that I have seen. Maybe I expected too much from this after James Mangold had just made the fantastic Logan in 2017.… Expand
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RummyDec 30, 2019
Have watched every racing movie that was ever produced and this, by far, was my favorite. Sure it’s an American rah-rah-toot-toot movie, but what a ride!
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leoterraDec 29, 2019
I can´t understand the people that doesn´t like this movie, it´s amazing, with a great performance from Christian Bale (Oscar?), it´s a good movie, with a great sound mixing and edition, the directing is fine, but not excellent. I think thisI can´t understand the people that doesn´t like this movie, it´s amazing, with a great performance from Christian Bale (Oscar?), it´s a good movie, with a great sound mixing and edition, the directing is fine, but not excellent. I think this is one of the bests pictures of the year. I don´t know if this film can show some impact in the academy, but let´s see. Great Movie!… Expand
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wills31Dec 22, 2019
A joy to watch funny sad and a story that should be told, great acting and a fab script.
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Shr3kuDec 20, 2019
Easily one of the best movies of the year.
Thrilling, enticing, with interesting and great characters. Great performance from Matt Damon and Christian Bale with great chemistry between characters.
Must see
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LilyDemaioribusDec 19, 2019
This is 10/10 one of my favorite movies of all time it should be considered an American classic and anything with Christian Bale or Matt Damon in it I have to watch. But them as a duo?! Never would have thought a racing movie could be so good.
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AoneDec 19, 2019
The sound of engine directed to my heart. Why The great Ferrari and rich Ford.
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DarthNihilusDec 16, 2019
This is one of the best films of 2019 and easily among the best of both Matt Damon & Christian Bale's careers. As a lover of history and cars, I can see that my expectations for this movie were high and it did not disappoint. Usually racingThis is one of the best films of 2019 and easily among the best of both Matt Damon & Christian Bale's careers. As a lover of history and cars, I can see that my expectations for this movie were high and it did not disappoint. Usually racing movies show us the good guys winning in the end but this one was different. It made the audience care not just about the characters but also the historical significance of what they achieved. This should be considered an American classic. Beautifully written and well acted. HIGHLY Recommend it to anyone that loves cars… Expand
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AlvinkimDec 13, 2019
It was the best car movie that I've ever seen!!!
The music makes my heart beating and the Le man racing was fascinating!
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CMCDec 11, 2019
This is a fun Hollywood movie that I found amusing enough despite its long length. It suffers from typical underbaked dramatic tension with "the wife" and cartoonish villians. Some nice golden light with Kodachrome overlay and good sound. YouThis is a fun Hollywood movie that I found amusing enough despite its long length. It suffers from typical underbaked dramatic tension with "the wife" and cartoonish villians. Some nice golden light with Kodachrome overlay and good sound. You could do worse if you feel the need to go see something this weekend, but you could also skip it and not miss much...… Expand
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SchnitzelPoofDec 8, 2019
An excellent movie, and a cinematic delight. Interesting, endearing characters, and an interesting period of car history (that I knew nothing of.)
The plot is well aided by superb acting, particularly from Christian Bale.
It comes to tell theAn excellent movie, and a cinematic delight. Interesting, endearing characters, and an interesting period of car history (that I knew nothing of.)
The plot is well aided by superb acting, particularly from Christian Bale.
It comes to tell the viewer a tale in a fascinating and fun manner. No politics or preaching. This movie is done to provide you, the movie-goer, with a good time. In 2019, that's not to be taken for granted.
My minor complaints are that the rivalry with Ferarri could have been fleshed out a bit - his driver, in particular, is reduced to a mean expression; and that the ending, although taken from reality, leads to a sudden shift in the theme of the film, that in my opinion takes away from the impact of the main event.
Still, one of the best movies of this year.… Expand
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ValBalDec 6, 2019
In my opinion it's a perfectly structured story. Mr. Mangold knows how to make a great film. I'm not a motorsport fan but it's impossible to not appreciate the thrill of the race and the way it was portrayed in this film - absolutely amazing.
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hugoferreiraDec 6, 2019
Such a thrilling, fun to watch, beautifully done movie. No extra strings attached, just an amazing story about passion, friendship and superation. Just an awesome story put up in screen with the mastery of Mangold.
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JumpCut_OnlineDec 4, 2019
Le Mans ’66 is a real crowd pleaser; interesting, thrilling, exciting, funny and ultimately heartbreaking. Up there with this year’s very best and deserves to be in conversation when award season starts to roll around. Not a film just forLe Mans ’66 is a real crowd pleaser; interesting, thrilling, exciting, funny and ultimately heartbreaking. Up there with this year’s very best and deserves to be in conversation when award season starts to roll around. Not a film just for petrol heads, this works for everyone. A real double header of great acting and exciting action, a real treat.… Expand
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JLuis_001Dec 1, 2019
Shortly after about 20 minutes into the film I started to get doubts about the movie. Not for the quality but because I was worried that the story wasn't going to justify the whole two and a half hours. But Ford v Ferrari surprises and endsShortly after about 20 minutes into the film I started to get doubts about the movie. Not for the quality but because I was worried that the story wasn't going to justify the whole two and a half hours. But Ford v Ferrari surprises and ends up being a rather entertaining and intense experience.

James Mangold is armed with two solid Christian Bale and Matt Damon to provide a story that in addition to being interesting and exciting also has a pleasant dose of humor, irony and sarcasm in something that could lend itself to be more dramatic.

While it's true the film shines and is much better in the scenes that involve the car races, it manages to balance in a good way all the narrative aspects of the story, like the ones that include the corporate elements with Ford and its bureaucracy, the scenes that show us how they achieved the mechanical improvements of the car, to the link and friendship between Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby.
All this compensates both sides of the balance achieving a good pace that doesn't allow the argument or interest to decline. As I said it's two and a half hours long and I didn't feel them and believe me, that's hard to achieve.

I really didn't plan on awarding it an 8 because I didn't really like the ending.
I feel that it didn't do justice to the story and how it had been built up to that moment and it's not that it falsified an event that really happened, it's simply that it didn't feel in tune with the rest, but considering all the other stuff and the good time I had watching it, it deserves the 4 stars.

I expected something good and it was therefore Ford v Ferrari deserves the recognition and the attention.… Expand
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Bertaut1Dec 1, 2019
I'd have preferred to see Michael Mann's version, but this is an impressive and heartfelt study of friendship

Based on A.J. Baime's Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans (2009), written by Jason Keller,I'd have preferred to see Michael Mann's version, but this is an impressive and heartfelt study of friendship

Based on A.J. Baime's Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans (2009), written by Jason Keller, Jez Butterworth, and John-Henry Butterworth, and directed by James Mangold, Le Mans '66 (released in North American with the equally generic title of Ford v Ferrari) counts Michael Mann as an executive producer. This is notable, as Mann has been trying to bring an adaptation of Brock Yates's Enzo Ferrari: The Man, the Cars, the Races (1991) to the screen since 1993. Mangold is a fine director, but he's no Mann, and the film could never be accused of breaking any new ground or trying anything original. It is, in essence, a thematically broad and aesthetically anonymous pre-auteur theory audience-pleaser made with the aesthetic sensibilities of modernity. But whilst the individual parts may be unsatisfactorily safe and familiar, the whole is accomplished and enjoyable.

The film begins in 1959 as Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) wins that year's Le Mans, only to be told he has a heart condition and must stop racing. Cut to 1963, and Henry Ford II (a superb Tracy Letts) determines to build a car capable of winning Le Mans, which Ferrari has won in 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, and 1963. Ford Vice President and General Manager Lee Iacocca (Jon Bernthal) reaches out to Shelby to design a car, but he says they'll need a great driver as well as a well-designed car. So, he reaches out to Ken Miles (Christian Bale), one of the best drivers in the world, renowned for his ability to identify problems in test cars after only one or two laps. However, because of his volatility, few want to work with him. He comes on board, but immediately clashes with Ford Senior Executive Vice President Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas).

Le Mans '66 is somewhat similar to Michael Mann's Ali, insofar as it uses the grandiose moments of history to tell an intimate story - Mangold uses the determination to win Le Mans '66 as the background against which to examine issues such as friendship and the clash between gifted individuals for whom success is its own reward and corporations who don't see value in anything unless it's monetarily successful. Indeed, the argument could be made that the film is actually a commentary on the Hollywood studio system, with Shelby and Miles representing independent filmmakers who love the craft and see the medium as an art-form, whilst the Ford executives represent the studio, always more concerned with the bottom dollar than artistic integrity, always getting in the way of the people who, if left alone to work, could produce something spectacular.

This thematic focus, however, is not to say the film ignores the intricacies of racing; on the contrary, there's a huge amount of techno-babble concerning vectors, aerodynamics, the mathematics of torque, the torsion of metal, and the ins and outs of physics. Additionally, the aesthetic design of the races is exemplary, albeit familiar, with Mangold, cinematographer Phedon Papamichael, and sound designers David Giammarco and Jay Wilkinson crafting some truly intense moments. For the most part, there are no objective shots (for example, there are no overheads giving us a good vantage of the entire race), and there are very few shots showing us something that Miles is unable to see, which creates the sense of being in the car with him, adding a default level of intensity.

In terms of problems, there are only two of any significance. The first concerns just how safe and rudimentary the film is. Aesthetically, although the race scenes are kinetic and exciting, there isn't anything new or inventive in them; thematically, the film doesn't say anything we haven't heard before; and structurally, it walks a very well-worn path – chances are that everything that you think might happen in Le Mans '66 does happen. This is your basic underdog story, and it adheres rigidly to that template. This is seen most clearly in the character of Beebe, the film's token villain (you can't have an underdog story without a token villain). A Swiss army knife character he is a one-size-fits-all bad guy without an iota of nuance or interiority. The second problem concerns Shelby, who's one-dimensional (at best), as we learn absolutely nothing about his personal life. Who is the film's Carroll Shelby, and why should non-racing fans care about him? We never get an answer.

Although these issues are significant in isolation, Le Mans '66 is so well made, it rises above the clichéd and overly-familiar nature of many of the individual scenes, resulting in a whole that is much more than the sum of its parts. It doesn't take any risks, nor does it bend any rules, but for all that, I couldn't help but enjoy it. It won't surprise you, it probably won't move you, it certainly won't change your life, but it's a journey well worth taking.… Expand
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kuhl99Nov 30, 2019
This is the Single best film of the entire year! This is what all movies should strive to be.
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AllanbaxterNov 29, 2019
I really enjoyed this movie. I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat for much of this film. The performances were awesome and the storyline was well written. I recommend you watch it.
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HollywoodGleeNov 27, 2019
Ford v Ferrari (titled Le Mans '66 in the UK and other destinations), directed by James Mangold (Walk the Line), tells the story of two obsessive artists, Matt Damon as car designer, Carroll Shelby, and Christian Bale as race car driver, KenFord v Ferrari (titled Le Mans '66 in the UK and other destinations), directed by James Mangold (Walk the Line), tells the story of two obsessive artists, Matt Damon as car designer, Carroll Shelby, and Christian Bale as race car driver, Ken Miles, clashing and teaming up to build the world's fastest racecar after a verbal slight by Enzo Ferrari, owner of the then-dominant Ferrari Formula One race car, towards Henry Ford II, proud Chairman of the Ford Motor Company.

Matt Damon in Twentieth Century Fox’s FORD V. FERRARI. (Photo Credit: Merrick Morton TM and © 2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.)

The film is driven almost exclusively by the powerful relationship dynamic of two strongly convicted characters who know how to win and have the will to do whatever it takes to do so - even going as far as paying the ultimate price for the love and exhilaration of the race car. Director Mangold skillfully manages the competing personalities not only of the film's lead characters but also the egos and ambitions of the peripheral players from Ford as the managerial layers come to bear on the project.

Christian Bale in Twentieth Century Fox’s FORD V. FERRARI. (Photo Credit: Merrick Morton TM and © 2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation)

Complete with a dizzying array of tightly-framed close-ups of Bales' character, Miles, behind the wheel, the audience is treated to a smiling, charismatic professional race car driver as he handles and brings to fruition a winning racing machinery with grace and expertise with mesmerizing cinematography from Phedon Papamichael (Nebraska, Walk the Line). Meanwhile, Damon crushes his "good 'ole boy" Shelby character, often cutting the Ford Motor Company executives off in mid-stream as his self-determination to make the world's fastest car becomes an obsession.

Christian Bale in Twentieth Century Fox’s FORD V. FERRARI. (Photo Credit: Merrick Morton TM and © 2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.)

One aspect of filmmaking often overlooked by moviegoers is the sound and the role it plays in augmenting the film's emotional intent. With Ford v Ferrari, Sound Designer Ted Wilkinson turns the onscreen car racing world into a virtual spin with an exceptional soundtrack putting the viewer into the driver's seat of race car driving including several live pit stops in the heat of the LeMans '66 racing competition.

And while Bale and Damon garner most of the screen time, four-time Golden Globe nominee, Caitriona Balfe (Outlander), keeps both lead characters in check as the boys wind up in fisticuffs as they struggle to make their shared dream a reality. Also, Noah Jupe (A Quiet Place) carries a load as Peter Miles, Bales' character, Ken Miles' adoring son. Steady actor, Josh Lucas, delivers a strong performance as Leo Beebe, the Ford executive who, in trying to maintain a wholesome image for the motor company, almost single-handedly derails the project. Tracy Letts embodies the character of Henry Ford II in more than one memorable scene. Ford v Ferrari has a fast run time of 152 minutes and is a family-friendly film produced by Chernin Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox (now owned by Disney). The release date is scheduled for November 15, 2019, putting the film right in the heart of the Oscar race. A must-see film, I highly recommend Ford v Ferrari be experienced with an advanced cinema sound system. You'll be glad you did!

An important note: Through a long-term partnership to create extraordinary film experiences, Meyer Sound and the Telluride Film Festival have collaborated to bring a custom-designed Meyer Sound cinema sound system to a few of the festival major venues, including the Werner Herzog Theatre.… Expand
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shermyNov 26, 2019
Seemed to me that every time there were Ford three-piece-suits on the screen the movie went to sleep. Somehow the movie lost track of the real fascination of building a Le Mans winner. But anything with Bale in it is mandatory viewing for me.
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KlebartNov 26, 2019
The movie ends shortly after the big race ends. You'll know when. No need to stick around for the last 20 minutes of the movie.
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eagleeyevikingNov 26, 2019
Delivering plenty of laughs, adrenaline-pumping action, as well as powerful dramatic and emotional moments, "Ford v Ferrari" is a triumph on all levels.
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netflicNov 25, 2019
It's a movie with a capital "F".
Ford vs. Ferrari, with Fiat thrown in the mix.
The movie features Fantastic and Fabulous performances. The leading actor, Ford-the-car deserves nothing but a praise, while Ferrari-the-car truly shines as aIt's a movie with a capital "F".
Ford vs. Ferrari, with Fiat thrown in the mix.

The movie features Fantastic and Fabulous performances. The leading actor, Ford-the-car deserves nothing but a praise, while Ferrari-the-car truly shines as a supporting actor.

As to the real people, well, that's a different story. The movie director managed to do what no other director could - have a great Christopher Bale act poorly, with the rest of the actors not Fairing any better. It's is a Feel good, inspirational, one-dimensional Flick, with performances Forced and Fake (again, except the race cars).

My score: Four out of ten (trying to be Forgiving).… Expand
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MarkHReviewsNov 25, 2019
Like a high-performance race car, a well-crafted film hums along with seeming effortlessness, making the seamless integration of all the story’s elements look easy. In the capable hands of Director James Mangold (“Walk the Line,” “Logan”),Like a high-performance race car, a well-crafted film hums along with seeming effortlessness, making the seamless integration of all the story’s elements look easy. In the capable hands of Director James Mangold (“Walk the Line,” “Logan”), “Ford v Ferrari” is one of those films.

The story, based on true events, centers on Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon), a car designer, showman and entrepreneur, and veteran driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), a plain-spoken Englishman obsessed with automotive perfection. After Ford’s unsuccessful effort to purchase the dominant Ferrari race team in 1962, Ford management hired Shelby-American in 1965 with a goal of winning the 24 Hours at Le Mans, the world’s premier automobile endurance race. After abject failure their first year, the driving team led by Miles won the endurance races at Sebring and the 24 Hours at Daytona in 1966 leading up to the race at Le Mans, the film’s climactic scene.

When Damon and Bale are together on the screen, that alone is well worth the price of admission. However, they are ably supported by a strong cast including Caitriona Balfe (“Outlander” TV series) as Miles’ wife and Tracy Letts (the long-suffering father in “Lady Bird”) as Henry Ford II, whose screams and facial expressions when he experiences his first ride in a race car almost steal the show (regrettably, this scene is apparently apocryphal). The storyline explores the fine line between persistence and obsession, the role of individualism in a corporate culture and, most of all, the overwhelming power of friendship.

With its budget of $97 million, “Ford v Ferrari” strives for faithful re-enactment throughout the film. Despite a daunting script that calls for shooting several extensive race scenes (the last scene at Le Mans clocks in at 25 minutes) and multiple spectacular crashes, the creative team elected not to use CGI. They assembled as many cars from the period as possible, then supplemented them with faithful replicas, particularly of the Ford GT40. One person has estimated that some of the Le Mans scenes had race cars valued at over $200 million on the track at the same time. Several key elements of the story are rendered equally faithfully.

It’s only a minor distraction, but the inevitable conflict between Shelby’s team and the “suits” from Ford seems quite forced. And from several reports, it’s not entirely accurate. Similarly, the race results sometimes have been altered to increase dramatic effect (which makes sense, because the outcomes of most endurance races are apparent long before the race concludes).

“Ford v Ferrari’ is a throwback film in the best possible sense. It’s well worth the time of contemporary audiences. It’s one of the best films of the year.… Expand
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ericrendeiroNov 24, 2019
The development is a little slow, but when combined with the acting of Matt & Bale the movie is worth every minute. A must see.
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BrunoVn00Nov 24, 2019
Ford v Ferrari might not be a great movie, but it is still pretty good. It is two and a half hours long and it never feels like it, because the story is entertaining, genuinely interesting and flows very smoothly. The fantastic performancesFord v Ferrari might not be a great movie, but it is still pretty good. It is two and a half hours long and it never feels like it, because the story is entertaining, genuinely interesting and flows very smoothly. The fantastic performances from the leads (Matt Damon and Christian Bale) will really make you connect with their characters and follow their journey. They both develop good chemistry and are so fun to watch together. There's some good comedy occasionally and it happens naturally. The humor doesn't affect the tone, because, like I said, it feels natural and not forced for the sake of having humor. While the performances from basically every actor of the cast are really good (not as good as the leads, tho), some of the characters felt like cartoons. Sometimes there are moments that get over the top and feel like they belong better in a dumb comedy film, but those moments don't happen too often and the tone remains consistent (Those moments are entertaining tho, but I felt them out of place). The music feels like stock music downloaded from YouTube, and I feel like the racing sequences would've been a lot more intense with less music. Speaking about the racing sequences; They are amazing. The great cinematography and nice editing really helps to capture the races clearly. There wasn't a single moment in the races where I couldn't understand what was going on. Everything was shown nice and clear. The sound design and the sound mixing were fantastic and really helped make the races intense.

Overall this is a really good movie: It has stunning technical aspects and great performances, but I feel like some characters, the music and some writing choices could've been better.… Expand
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yonisadeNov 24, 2019
Racing bits were fine but dialog was often corny, not to say embarrassing at times, and some of the drama felt forced. Bale and Damon's characters lacked some depth and the "villain" characters felt one dimensional and cheesy.
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bkorrasNov 23, 2019
I'm going to look back at 2019 fondly for supplying so many great movies like Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Joker, Doctor Sleep, and now, Ford v Ferrari. I loved the hell out of this movie. My all-time favourite actor, Christian Bale, bringsI'm going to look back at 2019 fondly for supplying so many great movies like Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Joker, Doctor Sleep, and now, Ford v Ferrari. I loved the hell out of this movie. My all-time favourite actor, Christian Bale, brings his A-game to this movie. Oscar nomination is incoming. Matt Damon also brings his A-game; this is probably the best I've seen from him. Bale and Damon's chemistry is fantastic too; I wouldn't mind seeing them work again in another movie. Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, Josh Lucas and Noah Jupe round out the cast and are brilliant in their roles. The movie is written well too. The writers portrayed the friendship between Ken Miles (Christian Bale) and Caroll Shelby (Matt Damon) well. They also brilliantly captured the family dynamics involved with racecar drivers, a frighteningly dangerous sport, in that era in particular. They even captured the politics involved in working for a giant like Ford excellently, bringing tension and also humour to the story. One scene involving Enzo Ferrari, giving his opinion about the Ford team is a highlight, so too the responding scene involving Henry Ford II. I can't praise the film enough on the technical front. The score by Marco Beltrami and Sanders captures the intensity of the races perfectly. The cinematography is gorgeous from start to finish. The directing is f'n fantastic, masterful even, James Mangold take a bow. What a movie he put together. The race scenes were freaking amazing. In particular, the Le Mans sequence. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, and I sincerely believe it should go down as one of the best sequences in film, period. There is a bit in that sequence that should earn Bale an Oscar nod on its own. I can't recommend this movie enough. It's one of the best of 2019, a year that seems to keep on giving.… Expand
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ThemBakerBoysNov 23, 2019
Instant classic. It struck me about halfway thru the movie, it all works. The casting is perfection. The screenplay is fantastic. The acting is sincere and heartfelt. The racing is thrilling. The music is rousing and inspiring. MoreInstant classic. It struck me about halfway thru the movie, it all works. The casting is perfection. The screenplay is fantastic. The acting is sincere and heartfelt. The racing is thrilling. The music is rousing and inspiring. More than all of that, the sum of those parts, I understood their passion for the cars, the sport and speed.… Expand
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draxxus9801Nov 23, 2019
This reminds me of Christian Bale's performance in The Fighter. He really dedicated himself to the role and it tells. Damon is Damon, he put up a solid performance (and some funny lines) but Bale stole the show for me. Either way, it'sThis reminds me of Christian Bale's performance in The Fighter. He really dedicated himself to the role and it tells. Damon is Damon, he put up a solid performance (and some funny lines) but Bale stole the show for me. Either way, it's definitely worth a watch.… Expand
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mbmartinsNov 23, 2019
If you like a little bit of speed (forget Fast and crap) go see it. Your testosterone will go to the sky, I promise you... ,,/
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LarryBurnsNov 23, 2019
It's one of those movies that doesn't seem Intrusive. You start feeling yourself among the heroes. You start living in this movie.
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alejandro970Nov 23, 2019
¡Wheels of fire! The first act maybe is a little slow but the effort of Damon and Bale are notorious for make a real fact drama of team work and friendship, and adrenalizing races without the boasting formula of Fast & Furious, something you¡Wheels of fire! The first act maybe is a little slow but the effort of Damon and Bale are notorious for make a real fact drama of team work and friendship, and adrenalizing races without the boasting formula of Fast & Furious, something you will appreciate. Rush!… Expand
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