Director James Mangold’s action/drama about the battle between car manufacturers Ford and Ferrari to win Le Mans in 1966 is a movie I’m glad to have finally watched. Especially considering that post-viewing, I don’t have anything negative to say about it.
Starring two of my favourites, Christian Bale and Matt Damon, it’s ultimately the verbal gymnastics in Ford v Ferrari that I enjoyed most. The well-written dialogue between the key characters resulted in plenty of entertaining testosterone, ego and passion-fuelled wordplay.
Additionally, there’s the beautiful friendship between Damon’s Carroll Shelby and Bales’s Ken Miles. And lest not forget the high adrenaline, edge of your seat and excellently captured driving footage.
Mangold’s ensemble cast which includes Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe and Noah Jupe is fantastic. As are the several standout scenes. Including the all-important meeting with Enzo Ferrari.
If you haven’t already, watch Ford v Ferrari because you too may just find yourself with the words, ‘Well, that was super badass and sexy’ escaping your lips.
Happy Film Loving
G
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I absolutely love Damon and Bale. They have presence, charisma and talent in spades. ❤️
True, true and true! 😊
I didn’t know this story so I was so upset at the end! Great film though 🙂
Same here. It wasn’t easy stopping myself from googling how things would turn out. Glad I didn’t though. Great story.
Bale is one of my top 10 favorite actors. The man can play anything. I loved him in this one. Damon is good as always. Glad you finally saw it.
Yes! And long may they both continue to delight us. I’m so grateful for my favourite artists. 😊
I too really liked this. It kept my attention thru the whole movie. I already knew how the real story ended, but still got teary eyed when it played out in the movie. I would love to see Bale and Damon together for another movie.
A Bale and Damon duo is a great thing indeed.
We clearly love them both but imagine how happy they probably were to get to work with each other. 🤓
Oh yes for sure. I would have loved to have seen some behind the scenes stuff.
It probably exists somehwere; likely on a Blur-ray but I don’t tend to buy those anymore. At some it may show up online.
Something to look forward to for sure.
I loved this movie so much! I wasn’t expecting to like it as much as I did. It’s one of the best underdog movies I’ve seen in a long time.
I think it was a very pleasant surprise for many. Glad you enoyed it too.