Movie 🎥 Review: “Ford vs. Ferrari”.

Critics gave it a 91% the users a 99%.

Rated: PG 13 with a running time 2 hrs and 32 mins, and and an IMDb of 8.1/10

Cast:  Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, Remo Girone, and Ray McKinnon.

American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co. Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

Ford vs. Ferrari is a 2019 American sports drama film directed by James Mangold, and written by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, and Jason Keller. In early stages of the film's production, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt were cast in the starring roles, but those plans fell through. Mangold was then hired in February 2018, and Damon, Bale, and the rest of the cast joined that summer. Filming began in July 2018 in California and lasted a little over two months.

Ford vs. Ferrari had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2019, and is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on November 15, 2019, by 20th Century Fox. The film received positive reviews from critics, who lauded the performances and racing sequences.

I can honestly say this is one of the best, well made quality movies I’ve seen in many years and I see a TON of movies every year! Both Matt Damon and Bales performances were fantastic and brilliantly directed by James. Along with the excellent duo Oscar worthy performances the racing sequences were phenomenal throughout the films cinematography! The sound design was excellent which made your heart race faster when you heard the roar of the Ford GT 40!

Once in a while, a big Hollywood film is made with big Hollywood stars, and big Hollywood production values and occasionally everything works to deliver a dynamic cinematic event. Such is the case with this film. Great story involving the characters portrayed by Matt Damon playing American Car Designer Carroll Shelby, driver Christian Bale, and Tracy Letts as Henry Ford II, all involved in challenging the famous Italian car maker Enzo Ferrari at the famous 24 hour race at Le Mans in 1966. From the very first frame, James Mangold sets the tone with exciting, bold and energetic images that are visually striking, alongside a great score that never overwhelms or feels generic.

The editing is spot-on, as the pace is so fast moving, pulsating with nail biting excitement, especially in the racing sequences. Matt Damon has rarely had the opportunity to show quite a range from confidant showman to a vulnerability we rarely see. Christian Bale as always disappears into his character and delivers another stellar performance, and Tracy Letts layers his performance with strength and flair. Ultimately, James Mangold's master work delivers on all fronts.

This is “CLASSIC CAR RACING” at its best!! Im fully confident and expecting multiple Oscar nominations on all fronts for this amazingly well done movie!. Don’t miss it. I went to the 12:45 showing on Friday at the IMAX and the theaters was almost 3/4’s full……….hence the 99% users rating!. I’m going back to watch this again.