Ford V. Ferrari

As a lifelong racing fanatic, Ford v Ferrari is the kind of film that gets your heart racing before the engines even start. It’s more than just a movie—it’s a love letter to motorsport, innovation, and the raw passion that drives people to push limits at 200+ mph. The rivalry, the history, the sound of those engines roaring at Le Mans—this film nails it all. Christian Bale and Matt Damon absolutely crush their roles as Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby, and the chemistry between them brings real soul to the story. It’s got adrenaline, drama, and true gearhead glory. The racing scenes are shot with unbelievable intensity—you feel every shift, every corner, every heartbeat. And for real fans of racing history, the attention to detail is top-tier. Now let’s talk about the bonus features—they’re the cherry on top. Behind-the-scenes footage, technical breakdowns, and historical context made me appreciate the film even more. If you love racing, engineering, or just good storytelling, you’ll be glued to the screen. 5 stars. I’ve already watched it multiple times, and I’ll keep watching it again and again. It’s pure race fuel for the soul. 🏎️💨🔧

SPOILER ALERT!!! Great acting by Matt Damon and Christian Bale, and an inspirational story about how Carroll Shelby and Ford took on Ferrari and beat them at their own game!

Great movie, 4K very sharp. Sound fantastic. Extras are thin. Ford wins. Hope I didn’t ruin it for you.

Theater review. Possible spoilers. This is one of those rare 2 ½ hour movies that actually flies by quickly and is served up best in a good theater on a big screen with lots of Dolby Atmos speakers. Gearheads and auto historians should already know Henry Ford II (Henry the Duece as he was known by his employees) once tried to buy Ferrari. In the mid-sixties Ford was mostly known for building boring cars. At the time Lee Iacocca (Jon Bernthal) tried to change that image, first with the Mustang and later with the idea to get more involved with racing. The plan was to buy Ferrari who was close to bankruptcy but unmatched on the Formula 1 circuit. Presumably the deal was close to being consummated but Iacocca was backstabbed by the Italians. They wanted no part of being part of Ford, especially when it came to racing. Instead Ford was used to up a competitive bid from Fiat. Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) looked pretty smart and he sent the Ford team home with their tail between their legs. He capped things off by using a string of derogatory epithets ending with Henry being fat. When Iacocca relayed the message to Henry (Tracy Letts), Ford decided to build a new race car with no financial limits. Iacocca and Henry’s EVP Leo Beebe (Josh Lucas) were charged with development. Iacocca went looking for a design engineer and a driver. He first went to Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) who was the only American driver to win at Le Man. He did it in a Ford powered Cobra of his own design. He agreed but wanted problematic driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) as his primary driver. Miles and Shelby had a past which didn’t always go well, but Shelby knew Miles would get the most out of the car that would eventually be built, the legendary Ford GT 40 (the 40 had to do with ground clearance we learn). We see up close and personal how the erasable Miles’s temperament, public persona and filterless speech was going to be a problem. Beebe in particular wanted no part of Miles being on the team. It took plenty of manipulation and diversion to get Ford’s approval, putting friendship and his personal finances at great risk. Caitriona Balfe stars as Miles’s wife Mollie, but she has little to do in this macho-focused film. The film by director James Mangold (“Logan” and “Girl, Interrupted”) gets all the elements right. Like all biopics, strategic changes are made to allow the film to flow, which it does, quickly. The lead up is to the world famous 24 hours of Le Man set in rural France. Ferrari has won the last 5 races leading up to 1966. Ford now has a competitive car if not the beauty and prestige of Ferrari. As Shelby tells Ford, “we’re lighter and faster and if that doesn’t work, we’re meaner.” Although I didn’t think to time it, the race itself seems to run nearly 30 minutes and I’m guessing this is where a big chunk of budget went. From what I know there is minimal CGI. No Lambo’s jumping out of skyscrapers or falling off airplanes. Just some damn fine driving and action photography. Bale and Damon are terrific in their roles. I’m getting whiffs of Oscar. That goes for cinematographer Phedon Papamichael and the editors. One of the best movies of the year. Highly recommended.

great movie! I love the way Matt Damon and Christian Bale interact throughout the whole movie.

SPOILERS I watched this somewhat underrated movie and got into it. when character Ken Miles was asked to slow down in the end of the race, I thought this movie must be "Hollywood", but I looked it up and it's true (or AI is also "Hollywood"). Never mind that. I don't know if it's factual but in this movie, I think that Carroll Shelby's character is a F* coward in the end. Yeah, maybe that scene when Carroll meets Ken's son, Peter, in the end was manufactured by "Hollywood" to portray some kind of drama queen something or other, but in real life [which also includes my opinion] he would have been labeled as a coward. Good grief, would it have taken that much effort to talk to Peter and give a little bit of who his father really was? Would have been that difficult to reach out to Ken's wonderful wife and explain what she already knows? No. Instead, in Hollywood fashion, Mr. Shelby guns his little shelby cobra around the corner nearly colliding with another vehicle...classic ending to accommodate what "should" have been done. That's just my two cents...

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Soy fan de las películas ganadoras del Premio Óscar y cuando supe que habían restaurado su película Ford v Ferrari en formato UHD 4K la compré de inmediato, se ve espectacular llena de vida, mejor que nunca. El único inconveniente es que no me llegó con Slipcover y eso sí es importante para mí

気に入った事：フォードの企業体質とキャロル・シェルビーとその友人間で起こる確執。あまり知らない出来事で、新鮮でした。まだまだレーシングカーの開発が泥臭かった古き良き時代の友情やもがきなどとても良く出来た作品でした。 残念なところ：初めのプロトタイプのデザインから制作までのプロセスを飛ばして、プロトタイプからMRKIIへ移行するまでのテスト期間からルマン優勝までしかフューチャーしていなかった事。 フォードGT40好きにはお勧めです。

物語なので、事実とは多少違うところがあるようですが、とても良い映画でした。 クリスチャン・ベールが好きなので、すごく楽しめた映画でした。

車のレースの歴史を調べたくなる様な作品です。 副社長を抹殺したくなる！ 配役も素敵です。