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U/A (INDIA)
2019
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Positive Reviews
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3.0
Its ironic that a true life story about two innovators who pushed back against a corporate giant to realize their vision results in a film that feels ..
Den Of Geek
4.0
Youll definitely see more showy films this awards season (and that doesnt necessarily mean visually), but few as solidly constructed, technically prof ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
A big, glossy crowd pleaser of a film, high on horsepower, engine grease, and clean sweat 60s masculinity.
EW
4.0
This enjoyable fact based racing movie runs a little long, but it manages to keep up a good, breezy pace, focusing more on pure entertainment than on ..
Common Sense Media
2.0
Bale, wide eyed and on the verge of psychotic rage behind the wheel, doesnt need to say much beyond the occasional Giddyap!
Indie Wire
1.5
Enter the Mustang a beautiful set of wheels that Miles doesnt take seriously and a bold plan to buy out the Italian sportscar manufacturer.
Variety
3.5
Ford V Ferrari seeks pure cinematic gold when it comes to being voluptuously entertaining, a benchmark it surpasses on several occasions.
We Got This Covered
3.0
No points for knowing who takes the racing trophy, or for knowing which version of Ford v Ferrari the half smart business fable or the rough and ready ..
Time Out
2.0
Great looking, handsomely produced but tiringly acted and inert...
The Guardian
4.0
The film is particularly effective when it comes to bolting together an emotional framework between the characters.
The Guardian
3.1
At a time when the nation continues to weigh the fate of its auto industry, James Mangolds depiction of the Ford Motor Company facing its first major ..
4.5
The true life challenge of creating the perfect racing car inspires a dynamic, precision engineered crowd pleaser in Ford v Ferrari.
Screen Daily
4.5
Christian Bale works his magic yet again playing Miles a volatile underdog that Ford doesnt want on their team.
ETimes (TOI)
4.0
Its executed so sharply, with such artistic confidence and mastery, that it rises above its familiar structure to become a rousing, wildly compelling, ..
Collider
4.5
Yes, theres a Concerned Wife character (played solidly by Outlanders Caitriona Balfe).
Collider
4.5
Though a mite long, Ford v Ferrari is so thrillingly well made that its only later, when your pulse slows, that you see how formulaic it is. But formu ..
Vulture
4.5
A full bodied and exciting true life story in which the men behind the wheels are just as dynamic as the machines they drive.
The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Its the rare movie that doesnt trivialize a platonic male relationship with buddy film tropes.
4.5
It is, all in all, a pleasant surprise. Partly because Christian Bale and Matt Damon, the lead actors, are really good, and are supported by a fine ca ..
The New York Times
3.1
But when it isnt a blast, Ford v Ferrari is politically muddled to the point of distraction.
Paste Magazine
1.5
But when it isnt a blast, Ford v Ferrari is politically muddled to the point of distraction.
Paste Magazine
3.0
Theres fun to be had watching the Ford executives clash, and the driving scenes are shot with real artistry and skill, but theyre interspersed with sc ..
IGN
4.0
If one were to compare Ford v. Ferrari to the two radically different types of automobiles cited in its title, it would without a doubt favor the form ..
E Film Critic
5.0
Its an increasingly rare example of non franchise entertainment for adults, its carpentered extremely well, and it offers the sort of generous, heedle ..
E Film Critic
3.0
The film lacks speed... and can feel like an indulgent rummage in car history ephemera, albeit a smart, colourful and certainly expensive one.
Telegraph
4.5
Ford v Ferrari is made the way Hollywood used to make them, a glorious throwback that combines a smart modern sensibility with the best of traditional ..
4.5
Unfortunately ol Enzo is not easily swayed by American salesmanship and doesnt take the deal, further furrowing the brow of cantankerous curmudgeon He ..
The Young Folks
4.0
Le Mans 66 doesnt do anything particularly revolutionary: it hews to a classic sports movie structure thats been tried and tested in everything from R ..
4.0
Ford v Ferrari thrills by simulating the record breaking pace of the cars on the tracks, but really captivates because we care deeply about the men tr ..
Cinema Blend
4.5
Overall, FORD V FERRARI isnt necessarily cutting edge, but its a good, solid and slick potential blockbuster driven by human drama, something rare the ..
JoBlo
3.5
Be that the case or not, hes all the same succeeded in delivering a very good sports biopic fueled by great acting and exciting car races.
Screen Rant
3.1
Mangolds talent for action comes alive, though, during the thrilling racing sequences, and Tracy Letts is having lots of fun with his portrayal of Hen ..
The Globe And Mail
4.0
This pushes the pedal on the screenplay, keeping it thrilling and, surprisingly funny enough to ensure thereas not a dull moment in two and a half hou ..
2.0
Knowing how things wind up in historical terms and how them must in dramatic ones doesnt help.)
One Guys Opinion
5.0
It stands with the greatest racing movies ever...But there is no doubt about one last superlative. Ford v Ferrari is one of the best pictures of the y ..
Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Although Mangold culls the expected tension from the racing scenes, hes not above going for the funny bone.
ReelViews
3.0
A full throttle viewing experience with broad highs and lows...a major crowd pleaser thats packed with amazing actors and brought to life with extraor ..
Blu Ray
3.8
he film really succeeds in presenting a pair of friends, fighting over differing ideas but, ultimately, willing to fight harder for each other.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Mangolds film could be seen as a metaphor for his own industry, Shelby a producer trying to protect his creative talent, engineer and driver Ken Miles ..
3.0
The filmmakers show, very well, both the rivalry of the two marques and the excitement and thrills of GT racing.
4.4
No matter if youre not into speedy vehicles and sports movies: Mangolds film is a testament to taking on The Man in this case, a Detroit auto powerhou ..
Usa Today
3.8
Its relatively compelling subject matter thats employed to entertaining yet decidedly erratic effect by James Mangold...
Reel Film Reviews
4.5
This is truly a car film. It really goes into that the nitty gritty of car racing and whatnot, but it doesnt bog you down necessarily with information ..
You Tube
4.5
A fun, exhilarating and inspiring piece of high caliber entertainment that roars with an artistic engine.
You Tube
3.0
I think this is a really, really well made movie filled with wonderful performances.
You Tube
4.5
Not only did the movie not disappoint, it exceeded my expectations.
You Tube
4.5
A phenomenal film about art vs business, and a throwback to old school Hollywood movies. A genuine crowd pleaser that also offers up some valuable lif ..
You Tube
4.5
I bought into character completely... The race sequences are terrific.
You Tube
5.0
This is the kind of movie they made when Paul Newman and Steve McQueen were at their peak. Bale and Damon prove even in todays Hollywood talent is tal ..
You Tube
4.5
I just like to see people passionate about stuff. Like, these people are passionate about cars and racing and its pretty cool... so thats that was the ..
You Tube
3.9
Find a big screen with a great sound system...James Mangold may be one of the most underrated directors working today.
You Tube
4.0
Ford v Ferrari reaches beyond a niche car enthusiast audience. The screenwriting team have really made it accessible for anyone with or without car kn ..
You Tube
3.8
The sound design is almost flawless, and even if youre not a fan of racing movies, this one is for film lovers all over the planet.
You Tube
3.5
This Christian Bale And Matt Damon Starrer Makes For A Splendid Watch.
FilmiBeat
2.0
Directed by James Mangold, with a slavish appreciation of formula, its the perfect movie event of the year. If that year was 1955.
The Times
4.0
Its a far from perfect film, but a richly entertaining one, with a twist that only devoted petrolheads will know is coming.
The Times
3.0
The races are exciting, with close finishes, spinouts, crashes and fires. The acting is excellent, with Damon and Bale turning in some of their best e ..
Lariat
4.0
If you go looking for powerhouse acting, you wont be let down either.
News Review
4.5
For anyone who likes terrific acting accompanying engaging storytelling not to mention fast cars Ford v Ferrari should just be your speed...and then s ..
Screen It
3.0
Mangold does well to maintain a sense of peril as well as make the 24 Hours of Le Mans race something thats visually compelling and exciting, even to ..
Independent
4.0
Director James Mangold, in making Le Mans 66 (titled Ford v Ferrari in the US), doesnt actively resist the idea.
Independent
4.0
The conflict Miles has with Shelby, chiefly money driven, doesnt mean the two men dont deep friendship, even when it comes to wrench throwing and a kn ..
Rolling Stone
3.0
This becomes distracting as the story progresses, because Ford isnt actually competing with Ferrari if theyre being sabotaged from within.
Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Our Take: Just because its not about Formula 1 doesnt mean Ford v Ferrari isnt formulaic.
Decider
1.5
With a staggering two and a half hour runtime, youd think director James Mangold would have delved more deeply into the interior lives of its two prot ..
The Wrap
0.5
I imagine many viewers will be more than happy to be whisked away by Ford v Ferrari.
New York Post
4.5
He pitches his performance ever so slightly over the top, acutely aware of the kind of film hes in.
Hindustan Times
3.5
Everything that doesnt work is just a distant speck in the rearview mirror.
Az Central
4.0
This is certainly not a film for our times. Drawn from recent history, its a nostalgic celebration of gas guzzling fast cars and the people who risked ..
Smh
3.5
A winning (if overearnest) depiction of manly friendship, with some pretty thrilling (if only technically so) racing stuff. But it doesnt see its pote ..
4.4
Dolemite, a potty mouthed 1970s comic with Hollywood sized ambitions.
Toronto Star
4.4
While Ferrari, headed by the meticulous and uncompromising Enzo Ferrarai (Remo Girone), strives for perfection, Ford focuses on volume, something that ..
Q Network
4.4
While Ferrari, headed by the meticulous and uncompromising Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone), strives for perfection, Ford focuses on volume, something that ..
Q Network
4.5
Coupled with its love of old fashioned American style, Ford v Ferrari fully embraces its status as a throwback blockbuster.
Film Inquiry
1.5
Ford v Ferrari is a somewhat exciting entry in James Mangolds filmography. Come for the car races, and some fine performances by Matt Damon and Christ ..
Film Inquiry
4.0
Thanks to Christian Bale, Matt Damon and director James Mangold, this exciting motor racing saga hits on all cylinders.
Susang Ranger
3.0
Perhaps Ford v Ferrari doesnt explore these characters as deep as it could and should, but it easily coasts by on its engaging underdog story premise.
Flickering Myth
4.5
His journey is an emotionally satisfying one, as it evolves into something quite unexpected come the final reel.
Flickering Myth
4.5
A complete surprise as racing movies dont usually connect with me. But thankfully, Ford v Ferrari is more about the human story than the cars.
Flickering Myth
4.5
This film is a definite crowd pleaser as it expertly steers from action packed racing to the passionate drama that drives it.
Book My Show
4.5
I only wish that Rose had been around when Jack Torrance was on the rampage. What a lovely couple theyd have made.
New Yorker
4.5
Ford v Ferrari is a natty diversion that earns every inch of its right to be seen big.
Time
2.0
Ford v Ferrari is, in a word, sturdy. Its the kind of airtight drama that could never be called groundbreaking or even original. But it offers ample p ..
The Film Stage
4.4
Ford v Ferrari is ultimately a story of the way human ingenuity can be subsumed by corporate practice... underneath the hood of the muscle car madness ..
Chicago Tribune
3.8
Ford v Ferrari works as a stylish, enjoyable mash note to its era, and the need for speed and all that.
Chicago Tribune
3.0
It ends up muddling things a bit too much, making the climactic race serve a few too many masters and taking away from the thrill and adrenaline of th ..
Bullz-Eye
4.4
Theres a very funny fist fight between the two thats really just a grown up version of two kids wrestling on the rug.)
Boston Globe
4.5
You see, Miles is a bit of a hothead who doesnt exactly represent the poster boy image that Ford wants.
Uproxx
4.5
Ford v Ferrari takes the straightforward ethos of car racing where the winner is whoever is the fastest and lays bare the egotism and greed required f ..
The Atlantic
4.5
Its fabulously directed, charmingly written, and compellingly acted.
Birth Movies Death
4.0
Its just disappointing that Hollywood always seems to take such liberties to beef up a story that doesnt need any beefing.
Tony Medley
4.5
James Mangold has such confidence in Ford v Ferrari, the performances from Matt Damon and Christian Bale are so solid, and the aesthetics so good that ..
Pajiba
4.4
Ford v Ferrari (2019) | PHOTO: 20th Century Fox Bernthal doesnt get much to do as Iacocca, and other than a great scene inside Enzo Ferraris Italian o ..
Movie Freak
3.0
Christian Bale is Ken Miles, a cantankerous driver who doesnt like to be told what to do.
Detroit News
4.5
Foremost, theres Fords senior lieutenant Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas), a classic corporate suit, who dislikes Miles and wants control over Shelby, repeatedl ..
Cnn
4.4
A Ford executive, Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas), continually undermines what theyre trying to do.
Aisle Seat
4.5
Films this good grab hold of your heart in their first instant and never let go.
Forbes
4.0
If there is one character that propels Ford V Ferrari towards a winning outcome it is Miles, who draws from Bale his most endearing and warm performan ..
Herald Sun
3.0
While Le Mans 66 slowly begins to develop, there isnt a lot of clarity in its direction.
Hey U Guys
2.0
Its a perfectly cromulent studio entertainment, I guess, but its not about anything.
Now Toronto
4.5
The movies A list leads work far too hard to pump energy into the narrative.
Scroll
4.5
James Mangolds latest is a revved up, rip roaring blast that tells an epic tale in intimate terms while also delivering truly exhilarating racing sequ ..
Film School Rejects
3.8
...an exceptionally fun, funny and heart pulsing ride from first flag to last.
Film Ink
4.0
Meanwhile, Bales charisma and dedication to his charactersincluding a fearless, razors edge commitment to unlikabilitygives Miles a roundedness thats ..
Ner Dist
3.0
Two immensely enjoyable central performances and some of the best race sequences yet filmed fuel an otherwise standard sports movie.
Games Radar
4.5
Had to catch my breath after this one. The performances are phenomenal as expected but the technical craftsmanship is next level. The riveting visuals ..
You Tube
3.0
The protagonists are likable, have charismatic chemistry, and are portrayed brilliantly. You will love to hate the well crafted antagonist who creates ..
You Tube
4.0
Christian Bale is Oscar tastic in the role, and every second hes on screen is electric.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
La Mans 66 is, to extend this shopworn car metaphor a little further, like a reliable, oak panelled town car thats been tricked out with a top spec en ..
Lw Lies
1.5
Somehow, Mangold has made a two and half hour movie out of this rather dry sounding source material, and most pleasingly, its entertaining even to som ..
Lw Lies
4.5
Similarly, Shelbys rumination that, at 7,000rpm, All thats left is a body moving through space in time doesnt get the transcendent Zen moment it deser ..
Abc
2.0
James Mangolds past films prove hes so much better than what hes achieved here.
Flicks
3.5
It all works out in the end as Damon, Bale and white knuckle racing make up for any shortcomings making Ford v Ferrari an enjoyable turn around the tr ..
Stl Today
1.5
This makes Ford v Ferrari a very good movie that, a decade ago, wouldve been considered great. Now it feels like a brand new film thats already an ant ..
The Stranger
3.0
The large screen fizzes with spectacle, drenchingly vivid in the night rain of the climactic race, while speech balloonish close ups of Miles are inte ..
Ft
4.0
On the biggest screen you can find, with the volume turned up to concussive levels, Ford v Ferrari is a great ride and a gratifyingly respectful retel ..
Stuff
4.4
To Mangolds credit, he doesnt shy away from some of this unflattering comparison.
Ar Kansas Online
3.0
But Mangold presents it in a mostly genial way thats about the wonder of human achievement more than the petty rivalries between men.
Film Racket
4.5
Ford V. Ferrari is a good ride, and a good example of what so many people are thirsty for.
Vanity Fair
4.0
Christian Bale and Matt Damon Batman and Bourne if you will let their hair down as two motor racing legends, to the extent that the racing drama doubl ..
The Arts Desk
4.0
The cars do look incredible and every time we venture on to the track the movie goes up a gear as director James Mangold makes it feel like you are in ..
The Sun
4.5
Its a new and emotionally complex model of an old fashioned audience pleaser, with wonderful performances by Christian Bale and Matt Damon and a reson ..
Wsj
4.0
A sleek and depth filled story about human ingenuity, the thrill of competition, and the bond between two men of differing philosophies but a common g ..
Matts Movie Reviews
4.0
The film isnt just concentrated on the brilliantly shot racing track antics, however.
FilmFare
5.0
Ive complained a lot about overlong films of late, but Ford v Ferrari earns every second of its 152 minutes.
The Filmy Ap
2.0
In spite of all the animosity, theres a palpable brotherly love and mutual respect that lesser actors might not convey.
Patriot Ledger
3.5
If youre in the mood for a series of incredibly exciting racing scenes, Ford v Ferrari delivers. If youre looking for anything deeper than that, this ..
Film
1.5
But Le Mans is 24 hours of drivers speeding in circles, which doesnt make for exciting cinema.
Ign
4.4
She only asks he doesnt lie to her and pretend he doesnt love the job.)
Chicago Sun Times
4.0
Ford v Ferrari will have you shifting gears in your seat, laughing more than expected, and possibly shedding a few tears.
Movie Web
3.0
Think Iron Man and Captain America, only its a (mostly) true story and whats at stake is not the fate of the universe, nor even an auto race, but the ..
Sandiego Reader
4.5
He doesnt race anymore, despite being one of the few American men at that point to win Le Mans.
We Live Entertainment
4.5
Ford v Ferrari hits its stride when it fully embraces the humor and the adrenaline of the film fueled by the performances of Bale and Damon.
We Live Entertainment
2.0
There is a jerkiness to the storytelling that stops this from being what it could be.
Straits Times
5.0
That none of it is predictable and for full enjoyment it is best to stay away from Wikipedia and discover the outcome as these filmmakers want to show ..
Dead Line
2.0
Its a soulless drama thats passionately directed by James Mangold (Logan/The Last King of Scotland).
Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.0
However, Le Mans 66 runs on a fine tuned engine of technical filmmaking that supercharges its moments of high speed thrills.
One Room With A View
5.0
I didnt even mind the 152 minute running time mostly because I didnt even notice it!
Solzy At The Movies
4.0
But goddammit if it isnt just so good and nice and easy to watch.
The Shiz Nit
4.4
Ford v Ferrari is a cleverly crafted machine. Exhilarating in its construction, suspenseful in its execution, and captivating in its performances.
Awards Circuit
4.5
His writing and directing on films like Logan, Walk the Line, and 3:10 to Yuma shows his knack for reinventing and improving familiar stories, and For ..
Polygon
5.0
Between its action sequences, its period flourishes, its use of music and its finely tuned sense of humor, it is from green to checkers one of the mos ..
No La
2.0
Now hes directed a star studded 150 minute period drama about racecars and the men who design them.
Film Avclub
4.5
In this movie released under the Fox banner after its acquisition by Disney, the theme is that of the team of industry pros, working under experienced ..
The Ooh Tray
4.0
And though the story doesnt quite stick its ending to mix sports metaphors I predict it will finish in your top 10 of 2019.
Or Lando Weekly
3.0
Maybe because this isnt Mangolds forte: his best work is all in tightly coiled muscular stand offs.
Alternate Ending
1.5
I wish it came in a more interesting, inventive package, but Ford v Ferrari is perfectly serviceable.
Lainey Gossip
4.4
Early on, we see a frustrated Shelby getting into his car, turning on the ignition and exhaling hes at home, and hes quietly transformed.
Seattle Times
2.0
This pompous piece of filmmaking is surprising coming from Mangold, who has found a groove as a director making very entertaining, yet reserved films.
Fresh Fiction
4.0
Damon and Bales gripping performances ensure the movie doesnt end up becoming only a contest between two businessmen with inflated egos.
The Indian Express
2.5
It doesnt travel nearly fast enough overall, and more than once I was left asking: Are we there yet But in the narrative straightaways, with the drama ..
National Post
2.0
For all the formulas it rides on, it passes and laps the one key test of any car movie. It fairly puts you inside cars making hairpin turns at 200 mph ..
Original Cin
4.0
You see the concentration. You see the sweat. You see the danger. You see the madness.
The Australian
4.0
Little did I expect for James Mangold to smash everything I knew about race car driving and make one of my personal favorites if not THE definitive ra ..
Rendy Reviews
4.0
Little did I expect for James Mangold to smash everything I knew about race car driving and make one of my personal favorites if not THE definitive ra ..
Rendy Reviews
4.4
Personally, I couldnt care less about racing movies, but if you skip this film because you think its a racing movie, youd be denying yourself a rare t ..
Third Coast Review
4.5
Christian Bale may be the leading actor of his generation. Not only is he a master of the technical stuff, but he also radiates the great intangible o ..
National Review
4.5
After the big screen spectacle and vibrant sound design of revved up motors and cheering crowds, Mangold swerves into quasi political points about cha ..
National Review
4.0
While it does not quite hit top gear, it is still a rare treat in modern cinema.
The New Paper
3.8
The film doesnt break any new ground, but some thrilling driving sequences combined with likable lead performances makes it an entertaining watch, eve ..
Cultured Vultures
4.5
Quick wit, dry dialogue and grace notes punctuate bursts of velocity. Big themes sound.
New City Film
3.0
The human being stuff, however, lags behind, and the overly formulaic narrative drags as it approaches the 152 minute finish line.
Winnipeg Free Press
4.0
Throw in plenty of race footage and youve got a film that takes the checkered flag.
Media Mikes
4.5
Ill admit I was afraid that this movie would be a Ford commercial stretched out over 152 minutes, but thankfully, its much more than that.
Fw Weekly
3.8
If Rush was a movie about men who raced cars, this one is as much about the cars as the characters. In fact, the Ford GT40 emerges as such a prominent ..
Film Frenzy
4.4
Kens salty tongue could get him fired, and its Carrolls job to ensure that doesnt happen.
Hollywood Into To
2.5
The biggest problem is that Beebe doesnt like Ken and tries repeatedly to kick him off the racing team.
Spectrum Culture
4.5
Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) entertains Ford IIs multimillion dollar offer.
Mid West Film Journal
5.0
Just like the race cars produced by its namesakes, Ford v. Ferrari is sleek and fast; a powerful and expensive machine.
4.5
Obstinance mistaken for virtuous stoicism, management glad handing, and compromised curation all prove to be shackles suffocating creation.
Dark Horizons
1.5
Mangolds movie doesnt reinvent the wheel, but it sure leaves a pair of steaming tread marks in its wake.
Thril List
4.5
But this Shelby guy, hes got his own ideas, and hes not going to bow down to this band of executives you parade out.
Battleship Pretension
3.8
Directed serviceably by James Mangold (Logan and Girl, Interrupted) Ford v Ferrari marks one of the better (not that theres a bevy) of recent racing f ..
Cambridge Day
2.0
The attitudes of Damon and Bale give the film a dose of energy when not on the race track, and when the engines start revving and the cars start throt ..
The Only Critic
4.5
Perhaps its the length 2 hours is simply too long or the off track storyline isnt as engrossing as the racing.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
1.9
Bloated, over long, and celebrates the achievements of men only as they live to serve the capitalist machine, leaving anything resembling actual human ..
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.0
...awfully hung up on the often sweaty guys and the much fetishised cars but, well, of course it is, and what did you expect And at 152 minutes its wa ..
Adelaide Review
2.0
Stating all of that, Ford v Ferrari entertains and keeps you on the edge of your seat, if you dont know the history.
Mac Guff
4.5
This film has rock solid entertainment value, confident direction, and strong performances from two absolute professionals.
Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
Iacocca (Jon Bernthal) knows greatness isnt achieved by committee.
World Wng
2.0
But watching cars drive very fast around dangerous curves, cameras low to the ground, tires screeching like Satan himself, the action edited for maxim ..
Crooked Marquee
3.8
The movie offers, to quote Miss Somerset from Thornton Wilders 1942 play The Skin of Our Teeth, good entertainment with a message you can take home wi ..
Film Forward
4.4
Director James Mangold is at the top of his game, keeping a sure hand on what could have been a sprawling, ungainly narrative, keeping his focus on th ..
Illinois Times
4.5
Its what can be called a classic Hollywood production... but shot with the advances of current technology.
2.5
The movie doesnt offer a satisfactory explanation as to why Ford was at such odds with Ferrari.
Screen Zealots
4.5
If theres anything Ford v. Ferrari is good at, its slapping a coat of paint on the familiar and making it feel brand new.
The Spool
4.4
Ford v Ferrari is a flawless technical achievement, helping to elevate a solid flick to a truly high level. In particular, the sound design is some of ..
Hollywood News
4.5
For cinema goers who dont know the outcome, wait for the surprise, dont look it up.
Kdhx
4.5
With Christian Bale and Matt Damon on board, you cant really go wrong whatsoever.
Times Now News
4.5
Ford v Ferrari proves that adult non fiction dramas are still viable for blockbuster status.
Geeks Of Color
4.0
However, its a compelling story about two men and their love for all things racing.
Iol Co Za
3.5
The narrative assembles amazing racing choreographies that never slow down the pace or intensity of its historical re enactment, with fascinating char ..
4.0
Even if youre not into cars or racing, Mangold, Damon and Bale still end up seducing you with one of the best films of the year.
4.5
A thrilling race car drama with an unconventional depiction of victory and an unflattering portrait of the American carmaker it ostensibly celebrates.
L.A. Biz
5.0
Ford vs. Ferrari is one of this years best films and Bale and Damons performances help make it a winner.
FlickDirect
4.0
Going into Le Mans 66, the initial thinking would be that this is a movie thats somewhat stale in its subject matter and doesnt necessarily lend itsel ..
Entertainment Ie
4.5
Whether youre a car buff or not, this story about friendship and determination is totally engaging, putting you in the drivers seat, pedal to the meta ..
Movies and Shakers
4.5
This film has no ambition except to entertain, and it does so exceedingly well. Thats not something I take for granted.
Leonard Mal
4.4
If movies were automobiles, Ford vs. Ferrari would be an old fashioned muscle car, a big piece of Detroit steel, gleaming on the surface but with plen ..
Movie Cricket
1.9
Bloated, over long, and celebrates the achievements of men only as they live to serve the capitalist machine, leaving anything resembling actual human ..
From the Front Row
4.5
Director Jame Mangold (Walk the Line, 3:30 to Yuma, Logan) has crafted an extraordinary film with a powerful engine that wont quit, fueled by human pa ..
At Home In Hollywood
3.0
But overall, Im left breathing the fumes of capitalism, nationalism, and, yes, toxic masculinity.
Looking Closer
3.0
Bale and Damon make this 2019 retelling of a pivotal time in the auto industry a ride worth taking.
Showbiz Junkies
5.0
You get the sense that it drives him but despite everything doesnt define him.
Caution Spoilers
4.8
Le Mans 66 is an absolute gem of a sports film that crosses boundaries to both entertain and enlighten.
Alternative Lens
3.5
The car racing scenes combine simple but coherent stunts with a sober and delicate CGI, and the resulting spectacle is truly visceral in the way that ..
Enfil Me
4.0
And thats entirely what makes Ford v Ferrari such a roaring success.
The Jam Report
4.5
With a classic stamp, fluid narration, and an abundance of emotions, Ford v Ferrari seems like an homage to Howard Hawks films.
La Nación (Argentina)
3.0
In this film, a characters virtue directly correlates with how wind swept and motor oil stained they look.
Student Edge
4.5
Its sustained by the main performances, attractive secondary roles, a captivating plot and the best high speed scenes that cinema has to offer these d ..
4.5
I love underdog sports movies and Ford v Ferrari is a very satisfying entry in the genre.
rachelsreviews.net
3.0
Has some of the very best and most thrilling racecar driving scenes ever put on film.
Worldo Free L
4.5
Overall, the energy and talent of the fine cast tends to uplift the generally predictable narrative.
World Socialist Web Site
3.0
CONCLUSION: A rip roaring and irreverent crowdpleaser glued to two excellent performances from Matt Damon and Christian Bale, Ford v. Ferrari fires al ..
Silver Screen Riot
4.0
Ken is the storys hero. And its great to see Bale excel in that space with some brilliant comedic flair to go with his trademarked brooding temperamen ..
Jaredmobarak
4.0
Miles, the brash British racer, doesnt fit into their marketing ideals.
New Indian Express
1.5
Genre wise, Ford v Ferrari is really a space picture like The Martian or Apollo 13, having more in common with those team based efforts at an engineer ..
3.0
The staging is always tight, and the editing allows the two and a half hours to fly by.
El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
5.0
Ford v Ferrari is so much more than just a car racing movie. Its a poetic and emotional story of friendship, love, and family.
Daily Journal
4.5
James Mangolds latest is a racing movie fueled by its terrific camerawork and two even more terrific stars.
The Movie Minute
4.0
Ford v Ferraris final scenes negotiate an emotionally satisfying compromise between wish fulfilment and historical veracity.
Daily Telegraph
4.5
I almost cant think of a better director to bring this film together than James Mangold.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
3.8
An entertaining movie that doesnt let the dramatic touch be diluted among all the car races.
Konexión
4.0
Strong in its form and elegant in its dramatic intentions, Ford v Ferrari is more than a race car movie, constituting at the same time the best compil ..
Fotogramas
4.5
A rare meet up of film and circumstance that proves irresistible, on screen and off.
Vanyaland
2.0
He recommends the irritable Englishman Ken Miles (Christian Bale).
Mediaversity Reviews
4.5
Ford v Ferrari is a fantastic film lead by great performances and direction. It might make you want to drive cars fast.
idobi.com
2.5
The film dramatically overstays its welcome. It achieves in 150 minutes what couldve been handled in 90.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.5
Still, you cant beat this kind of mid century biopic for vintage Americana.
CNET
3.0
And thats hard if Ferrari is out there showing everyone what a high quality vehicle can actually do.
Book & Film Globe
4.4
For law enforcement looking to increase revenue, the best place to set up a speed trap this weekend is outside any movie theater showing Ford v Ferrar ..
Madison
4.5
It goes back and forth from the epic sport to melodrama and from there to comedy with absolute ease.
4.4
Its a grueling race, full of crashes and tragedy but a cinematically technical marvel.
Awards Watch
4.8
That said, its not often when I watch a movie where theres only one prominent female role with an actor I dont know or have never heard of her.
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.5
Ford v Ferrari, the latest from James Mangold, is infused with love of the cinematic experience.
Nashville Scene
5.0
The most heart stopping sequence doesnt even take place during a race.
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
4.5
The heart and soul of Ford V Ferrari is the chemistry between Matt Damon and Christian Bale as Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles.
Cocalecas
3.0
Instead, it is a commercial pat on the back disguised as a biopic a very engaging one, mind you: thats how propaganda works.
Ready Steady Cut
1.5
As Ken Miles, Bale is still focused, but hes warm, funny, and enormously likable.
About Boulder
5.0
It reminds us sometimes the checkered flag isnt the end of the race, its only the beginning of a legacy.
Wtop
3.0
When hes told that James Bond doesnt drive one of his cars, Letts quips back that its because hes a degenerate.
VultureHound
3.5
Le Mans 66 is quite an old fashioned movie its nothing that hasnt been done before.
Flickering Myth
3.0
Ford v Ferrari is a lot more than just a fun ride. Its a truly great film.
Mad About Movies Podcast
4.0
But if that is the films only fault, then so be it it doesnt stop the film from achieving the heights that it does.
4.5
An exciting film, well directed, with very good editing and montage.
3.0
The deliriously filmed races, almost in subjective planes, share the spotlight with the portrait of two antithetical and complementary characters.
El Mundo (Spain)
4.0
Despite being very much about car design and the philosophy of race driving, its a very human story that will win over non petrolheads.
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
4.4
Fasten your seatbelts. Damon and Bale drive this epic and affecting high octane ride to the finish line.
4.5
He doesnt politic with executive like Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas) but he can drive.
Showbiz Cheat Sheet
3.1
The films prevailing philosophy is that the corporatization of things screws stuff up, that its good old fashioned individuality and ingenuity that is ..
Baltimore Magazine
4.0
This is a really fascinating story with a special Kiwi drawcard given the involvement of New Zealand racing legends Bruce McClaren and Chris Amon.
Newshub (NZ)
3.0
... the film has its adrenaline rushing moments, focusing firmly on the personalities of the ones involved. Yet, on the other hand, I found the car ra ..
Always Good Movies
4.0
Although Ford v Ferrari slots neatly into the biopic formula, thats not necessarily a bad thing, as Mangold wisely chooses to focus not on the titular ..
The Lamplight Review
1.5
Ford v Ferrari could have been better, delving into more specifics for those of us who arent intimately familiar with the history. But the performance ..
CultureMap
1.5
But, it also cant make good on offering the excitement of adrenaline intensifying racing sequences, so were left with something fairly middling in its ..
Stabroek News
4.4
Mangold captures a smugness in Lucas thats rarely used to maximum effect.
We Boughta Blog
5.0
Gear up for one of 2019s best movies as director James Mangold delivers edge of your seat thrills along with the compelling story of two legendary rac ..
ComicBookMovie.com
5.0
James Mangold (3:10 TO YUMA, LOGAN, WALK THE LINE) directs this dynamic, exciting and human adventure tale.
We Are Movie Geeks
4.5
The reality is that weve seen Ford v Ferraris formula several times... But its Matt Damon and Christian Bales performances that make this an emotional ..
Chilango.com
4.0
Le Mans 66 isnt all about the motor racing, its as much about the bonds of friendship between Miles and Shelby as it is about building a slick lightwe ..
Flavourmag
4.0
He has the hot blooded recklessness and spry savvy to go further than anyone else.
Every Movie Hasalesson
4.5
James Mangolds petrol soaked new drama starts as it finishes by putting the pedal to the metal.
NME
5.0
The greatest conflict in the film isnt really Ford versus Ferrari or Shelby v. Miles, its art v. commerce.
4.5
Whenever Carroll Shelby or Ken Miles slide behind the wheel, its a giddy work of combustible energy.
Boulder Weekly
4.4
As expected, Damon and Bale are very good here, the former finding ways to inject sly humor into the stoic Shelby, the later reveling in Miles broad n ..
Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
4.5
Old school Hollywood filmmaking that balances plentiful thrills and laughs with commendable grace.
Asheville Movies
3.0
The dramatic work of Matt Damon and Christian Bale, the well developed characters, and the good soundtrack make a film that one can recommend.
La Nación (Costa Rica)
4.0
An old fashioned star vehicle and arguably the most entertaining film Matt Damon and Christian Bale have attached themselves to in the last few years.
Brisbanista
3.0
The battle of Ford against its own race team, however, has a side worth rooting for.
Exclaim!
2.0
James Mangolds talky American racing film sputters off track and bores the audience in the process.
Texas Art & Film
3.0
Mangold once more takes straightforward studio fare and shifts it into a higher gear via heart pounding sound effects and music, and drivers seat trac ..
4.5
While theres loads of testosterone and roaring automotive muscle on display, the best parts of the movie are the tender ones.
Times Herald
4.5
Lettss wetting his pants reaction as hes blown around in a speeding racer as it makes hairpin turns is priceless.
Newport This Week
3.0
Ford v Ferrari isnt just a big corporate approved commercial, and thats necessary to its success.
The Filtered Lens
4.0
Although the film is nothing revolutionary, it doesnt need to be as it succeeds in being a captivating film with character depth and an ongoing tensio ..
4.0
Then come the technical part and Ford v Ferrari doesnt disappoint.
Casey's Movie Mania
4.5
Ford v. Ferrari hits the mark as being one of the best movies in its genre in decades.
3.0
Director James Mangold doesnt care if you know about cars or not.
Jamaica Gleaner
4.5
There is just one criticism here: The 24 Hours of Le Mans doesnt feel as stressful in Miles race as it did in the prologue with Shelby.
Deccan Herald
4.0
The characters ego drives the fascinating journey as much as the fuel from beginning to end.
QiiBO
4.5
After Logan, its hard to not wish for just a little more from Mangold. Im sure your dad will love it though.
The Beat
4.5
Even if it isnt necessarily career best work from Bale, its still another reminder that hes one of the best of his generation.
3.4
The entire premise of Ford v Ferrari can be summed up as: just a couple of dudes havin an old fashioned pissing contest.
MovieJawn
4.5
A movie that combines quality and levity in the best possible way.
Letras Libres
3.0
The only problem is that Miles doesnt exactly personify the Ford brand with his hot headed temper, despite being the best driver around who could poss ..
Shake Fire
3.8
Ford v Ferrari is a good, perfectly enjoyable movie, even while thematically, its spinning its wheels.
VitalThrills.com
3.5
He finds a kindred spirit in Ken Miles (Christian Bale), another malcontent who, unlike Shelby, doesnt hide his contempt for the suits.
Planet S Magazine
4.5
The conflict doesnt arise when Henry Ford II (Tracy Wetts) is relayed the news of this rebuke.
Arré
4.4
If you dont love cars, youll still appreciate the big heart beating under its hood.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
As one patron I overheard remarked, Are they going to show us every lap of Le Mans)
Austin 360
1.5
humanizes this true story, making it interesting for those with extensive car knowledge and palatable for others, like this reviewer, who wouldnt be a ..
1.5
Theres barely a scene in which cars are not being driven, discussed, designed and argued about, but somehow its not the cars that matter.
Australian Financial Revie ..
4.5
Its equal parts visual and sonic spectacle as well as human drama.
Vaguev Is Ages
4.5
Why You Should Take Teens No, I wouldnt recommend Ford V Ferrari for kids, but I would cautiously recommend it for teens if language doesnt bother you ..
Lola Lambchops
4.4
For stodgy executives like Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts), its about selling more cars.
Deep Focus Review
1.5
nyone who has watched a race, especially a long one, cant deny it can get monotonous. The same holds true for Ford v Ferrari.
Mulling Movies
4.5
Now, zoom out and youll see everything I said at the beginning is true, but when youre watching the movie, either you barely notice or it doesnt matte ..
KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..
4.0
He plays real life racing legend Ken Miles in Logan director James Mangolds fast paced and furiously fun biopic Ford v Ferrari.
The New Daily (Australia)
5.0
Verdict Le Mans 66 is a captivating and thrilling journey that pushes the limits of man and machine, that will surely delight petrol heads and film fa ..
We Have a Hulk
4.5
This puts us right in the drivers seat, about mechanical excellence, human foils, the nature of competition...without being lectured to, it feels orga ..
France 24
2.0
Even if youre not into racing, youll enjoy this for Miles style of racing once hes behind the wheel.
Insider
4.0
The best thing about Ford v Ferrari is how effective it is in injecting its adrenaline. Christian Bale is incredible in one of the movies with the mos ..
Seventh Art Studio
2.0
Its sometimes gorgeous and earsplittingly intricate, but never in service of something worth the compositional effort.
Film Mixtape
4.5
The frailty of fatherhood doesnt make one cower in a corner; it rather emboldens a father to more fiercely live and love.
The Gospel Coalition
2.0
The singular reason to see Ford v Ferrari: the opportunity to watch two fantastic performers act their socks off as Damon and Bale prove to have easy ..
Akron Beacon Journal
4.0
Miles doesnt do himself any favours with his American bosses, constantly pushing against authority.
The Canberra Times
3.5
VP Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas) wants an all American team piloting Team Ford, not this angry Brit he doesnt like.
MovieReelist.com
4.0
The brakes dont work for Ford v Ferrari but thats the adrenaline rush you feel well after you have crossed the finish line.
2.0
Ford v. Ferrari is a thrilling look an automobile design and racing history.
The Black Cape
3.8
I will probably get a few digs from my friends for insisting that Ford v. Ferrari is not only entertaining but also smart.
1More Film Blog
4.0
One might wish that it didnt feel quite so contrived as an award season vehicle, but in the end that doesnt stand in its way of being a really captiva ..
4.0
But its hard to avoid the nagging feeling that theres not much there there.
Rave Reviews
4.0
In some sense, David works for Goliath in this story, and the conflict isnt really Ford vs Ferrari at all.
Cultural Conversation
4.5
The impressive ensemble cast is unable to overcome inane dialogue and almost a complete lack of character development.
Blog Franciscan Media
4.0
But theres no mistaking hes Krakatoa about to erupt, Mount St. Helens ready to blow.
4.5
Ford v. Ferrari overcomes its based on a true story cheesiness and becomes one of the more enjoyable films of the past year.
The Screen Scene
3.8
Legendary racecar driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) packs an attitude thats difficult not to cheer on.
Glue Magazine
4.5
As a plot line, it doesnt sound that exciting but make no mistake.
2.0
Now if racing isnt your thing, worry not, I couldnt care less about auto racing and, yet, I was mesmerized from beginning to end even seeing it a seco ..
Edge Media Network
4.5
Its a study of a type of person that doesnt really exist anymore.
SooToday.com
3.0
Pistons and torques aside, FvF is really about friendship, love, trust, and risk. It is a balancing act superbly orchestrated.
Crum on Showbiz
4.5
Shelby and Miles are easy to root for, even when theyre fighting.
3.0
Hollywood take note: people dont want to see your take on a true story they just want the true story well told.
KTSU-TV (Salt Lake City, U ..
4.5
It is an Oscar bait y movie... The whole cast brings it together.
KCTV5 News at 9
4.5
James Mangold proves to be one of the better working directors in the business today with Ford v Ferrari. The film features an impeccable cast, led by ..
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