Director James Mangold, “Logan”, crafts an undeniably
entertaining film. Mangold makes this film as entertaining as possible, it works.
He makes this film in a heartfelt, humorous and action-packed way. This film
benefits in being very entertaining because of the action sequences and the story
itself. Mangold has created something unique and special. This is an achievement
on all fronts.
The film stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Their chemistry
is very dynamic and powerful, and it shows. The two are a powerhouse that brings
all to the film. The performances they give are nothing but excited and spontaneously
magnetic.
Like in real life, Bale’s character is reminiscent of his
actual personality, which is tough and bossy. Yet, in this film, he manages to
be the film's comedic relief. While, Damon on the other hand, is more serious
and emotional in the film. Co-starring is “Outlanders” Caitriona Balfe. Balfe
is Bale’s on-screen wife. She is the glue that binds the main characters
together and she is just as important as the rest of them in this film.
A frequent collaborator with Mangold, composing the race car film
score, is Marco Beltrami. Beltrami reunites with Mangold in this fun and action-packed
film. His score is as fast-paced and upbeat as the film itself. Beltrami makes
the score as exciting and exuberant as the film overall and it fits into the
film wonderfully.
Ready. Set. Go! If you aren’t a fan of this going into the
film, you will be after it is over. Those who are fans will find this film equally
entertaining just like those who aren’t fans of racecars. This film is a fast-paced,
exciting tale of a rivalry that spanned for years. I have no doubt this film
will continue to be successful going into awards season but also a successful racecar
film.
Photo courtesy of Fox 20th Century Pictures |
Rate: A
Director: James Mangold
Starring: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Caitriona Balfe, Noah Jupe
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for some language and peril)
Runtime: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Synopsis: Academy Award-winners Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in FORD v FERRARI, based on the remarkable true story of the visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Bale), who together battled corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.
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