You know the
drill by now. Film Critic Jason Evans has made it his mission to provide everything
you need to know about a movie in exactly 100 words. So, here is his 100 Word
Review of Ford v. Ferrari.
The Premise:
Racecar designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) is approached by the Ford Motor
Company and its young marketing executive Lee Iacocca (John Bernthal of The
Walking Dead & Baby Driver) to build a car that can best the seemingly unbeatable
Ferrari racing team at the prestigious 24-hours of Le Mans. Shelby knows the
driver he needs is fiery but brilliant Ken Miles (Christian Bale), but can he
convince buttoned up Ford to let the unpredictable Miles take the wheel when the
whole world is watching?
The 100 Words:
Brilliant acting and filmmaking mastery come together in this crowd-pleasing slice
of automotive history. The race scenes are unmatched on film, as realistic and
white-knuckled as any I have ever seen. The sound, lighting, and editing are
all award caliber. But, it is the emotive performances of Damon and Bale that
really make this pic soar. Both humorous and genuine, the two stars will
command your attention. It probably didn’t need to be 2 ½ hours long, but I did
not mind the time I spent watching this remarkable journey. A film we will be talking
about throughout award season.
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