Ford v Ferrari - Reviews

You don’t need to be a car person to appreciate the conventional but crackling human drama that animates “Ford v Ferrari.”

When barreling down the straightaway or maneuvering around opponents at dangerously high speed, Bale’s focused expression subtly communicates the character’s undeniable pleasure behind the wheel.

...road race biopic fires on all cylinders.

The film is a visual treat, an expertly crafted piece of sun-burnished Americana, with enough thrilling sequences to make it worthy of a big-screen excursion.

While the film is long, it rips along at extreme velocity — and not just when it’s on the racetrack — thanks to a panoply of colourful, entertaining characters.

...the racing sequences are impeccably timed, with thundering, thrilling sound design that could convert newbies into hard-core racing fans.

...Matt Damon and Christian Bale's Ford vs Ferrari film will be catnip for petrolheads.