Ford v Ferrari
Matt Damon, Christian Bale and Director James Mangold represent the trio that makes Ford v Ferrari roar down the cinematic track. Bale should receive a nomination for his performance as driver Ken Miles. Vitriolic to everyone, except his family, Bale is able to provide layers to the character.
Ford v Ferrari rides on the electric chemistry between Damon and Bale. Jack Shelby (Damon) and Miles quest to build a car that can dethrone Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans is the focus of the film. Mangold does a great job contrasting the supposedly proper and professional Ferrari with the chaotic environment of Ford.
The race sequences feel dangerous and have an authentic feel. There weren’t many sports films this year, but this movie’s status as the best sports films of the year makes it an easy choice for the best of the year list.
This isn’t the first time Ford Motor’s gone to war. We know how to do more than push paper. Go ahead, Carroll. Go to war.
-Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts)
Page 4 of 12
