The Drinker Recommends... Ford v Ferrari

So this movie kind of came out of nowhere and really surprised me, so why not do a review of it? Find out how Ford v Ferrari became one of my favourite films of the year.

[@khamankhoma8232]

The fact that SJW's and feminists decried this movie was reason enough for me to want to watch it. The fact that Drinker has given it his seal of approval means I MUST watch this movie.

[@mikemack9701]

To be fair, I didn't hear any SJWs decrying this movie. Not a peep.

[@pineapplepizza4016]

@@mikemack9701 Oh, it's out there.

[@richtes]

Wasn’t there a stupid editorial in the National Post a few days ago that this is the sort of culture that should be dead? Hope to see in a theater

[@illerac84]

@@richtes I don't know, was there?

[@mb2000]

illerac84 I think I saw a video on here about that. Some woman complaining that the film’s leads were white guys, because they were based on... shock...white guys. Because obviously there were no white men involved in motorsport however many years ago, so the film presumably should have had a lesbian white woman and a gender fluid black person or something.

[@jerrygrimes8813]

I worked at Ford for about 20 years, and the scenes with the Ford executives felt quite real. They captured the Ford corporate mentality pretty well, and echoes of that mindset persist even today.

[@theanimeslayer3999]

How dare they re-enact actual history without recasting the main stars with whamen and a full diversity cast!

[@99oildrops]

Don't the people that made this film they know that Henry Ford was a biracial black/asain woman? 😂 What bigots!!

[@oxfordeducatedhighschoolhe6989]

"HOW DARE THEY" Greta Thunburg.

[@Tigerman1138]

IKR!

[@chitbong5725]

the anime slayer Now you’re just making things up, incel.

[@philosopher1a]

LOL

[@thesovietdrugdealer.7166]

I just love that they had the guts to show an actual healthy family relationship. Ken is hot-headed but is also shown to deeply love and care about his wife and son. I'm just so glad that they showed that fathers can be good people and not some deadbeat drunken idiot.

[@juliovictormanuelschaeffer8370]

Testosterone? Badass MALE characters? Cars being cool again? No women or forced diversity? Christian Bale? 2019 wasn't so bad.

[@mikeforester3963]

...and Steve McQueen smiling down from Heaven.

[@ultimateempress1739]

Well, the wife’s a woman.

[@TheRestrictedgamer]

2019 was fucking excellent compared to what came next...

[@juliovictormanuelschaeffer8370]

@Stellvia Hoenheim no. I meant this movie didn't have the "shove people of color" mentality most movies, games and comics are infected with.

[@speedycheese790]

@@ultimateempress1739 Yeah, but she didn't make the men feel inferior to her. That's why she is fine.

[@matthewc9934]

When Henry Ford started crying in that car, i did too. That scene was so deep. I miss stuff like that.

[@centpushups]

Went from adrenaline rush to hilarious to feels so fast.

[@whackamolechamp]

I wasn't expecting the scene to play out that way. I thought he was going to say he soiled himself. It was a pleasant surprise.

[@matthewc9934]

@@LunarEntity The Henry Ford that was in the film was Henry Ford II, not the first. Pretty sure you are referencing the first, but even so, it is still touching either way in my opinion. Actually, the reason it is so touching is b/c it is Henry Ford 2nd, b/c he is seeing for the first time, the true meaning and power behind the product of his life's work.

[@289cobra9]

Jim Derringer Go watch Charlie’s Angels. It’s made for soy boys like you.

[@jjflash2611]

Yes, at first you think Henry Ford II is not man enough to take the ride and start laughing, but then when he explains why he's weeping you're like, holy sh*t man - that is deep. Great moment in a great movie.

[@Mercurius19]

This was such a great, straight-forward, and wholesome movie in a year cluttered with messes; easily one of my favorites.

[@theminingbat]

KV CRAZYBOY no that’s wrong, there’s some messes in the mainstream films but for independent films, this has been a fantastic year. The Lighthouse, Parasite, The Irishman, Marriage Story, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, 1917, Jojo Rabbit, and yes objectively Midsommar.

[@tastycookiechip]

@@theminingbat Once upon in hollywood isn't an independent film it's produced by Weinstein 😂

[@theminingbat]

DillyDyson007 he’s already seen Joker, and John Wick 3 was fun but the story was really stupid

[@theminingbat]

Brace Land actually it’s produced by Sony and Columbia Pictures

[@theminingbat]

DillyDyson007 ok well then yes, Joker would also stand along those films as best of the year. I enjoy John Wick 3, but I’m not going to pretend it’s one of the best films of the year by ignoring the story and writing.

[@caimano55]

Coming from Emilia Romagna, I appreciated that even in the US version, Enzo Ferrari and his entourage spoke in the dialect from Modena. It was a detail that only a few people in the world would notice, but it was there. That's attention to details and respect for the story in my opinion. Kudos to Ford V Ferrari!

[@reikun86]

That's awesome. I don't speak Italian, but that is a nice touch.

[@MirrorMonolith]

Read up on the director. He’s seriously one of the best working today. This level of detail is typical of him.

[@charlesevanshughes3638]

@@MirrorMonolith From the same director as Logan.

[@gunsup0331]

odd that they couldnt get the cars to speak in their dialect

[@LordSkullkid]

I don't know why, but the part when someone says: "James Bond doesn't drive a Ford" and Henry Ford II replies: "That's beacuse he is a degenerate" made burst out in laughter

[@rods6405]

James Bond does not need the car to last thats why he drives pommy shit !

[@reikun86]

I chuckled at scene too. I always get a kick out of seeing that silver birch DB5...

[@hansgruber9685]

That scene made my freaking day. Lol

[@SayMyName316]

I don’t get it

[@jacobhiller6731]

The scene where Shelby gives Ford a ride was a huge surprise to me. The trailer portrayed it as a cheap gag, but it became such a moving moment for Ford and his relationship with his late father. Absolutely brilliantly executed.

[@bassplayer2011ify]

Edsel’s story in general is really sad.

[@supercededman]

I'm pretty sure that ride never took place. Dramatic license, but it sure was a great scene :-)

[@BFSilenceDogood]

I hate it that I'm saying this but that was creative library the movie took. It never really happened.

[@mintgoldheart6126]

@@BFSilenceDogood the movie took a lot of liberty, but it did the story good. Romanticised yes, but done in good taste.

[@janosd4nuke]

​@@supercededmanaccording to JoBlo here on YT, Hank Deuce actually had a test ride in the GT40 with Ken Miles himself but no dramatic breakdown. Probably a standard showcase without pushing the old man to his limits yet still enough to establish they are really building a beast.

[@tanner4214]

_FvF_ is the kind of film that re-instills hope for quality storytelling in every category.

[@theminingbat]

Pfft bullshit. There was absolutely nothing special about it from a storytelling or filmmaking perspective. It’s bland, cookie cutter, Oscar bait. Films like The Lighthouse, Parasite, The Irishman, Marriage Story, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood fit that definition, not this one.

[@Mrjohnnymoo1]

@@theminingbat It is about the story of an American Legend, and the great story, which is been all too forgotten in this modern age.

[@theminingbat]

Mrjohnnymoo1 it’s not forgotten at all, there’s plenty of films like this one that come out every single year. Bland Oscar bait films. Also if you’re going to rely solely on the story, and not put any effort into the filmmaking, then you need to have an exceptional script with amazing writing and dialogue, and this film didn’t have any of that.

[@theminingbat]

Mrjohnnymoo1 that’s not to say the film is bad, I thought it was alright, I just think it’s being very overrated.

[@Mrjohnnymoo1]

@@theminingbat I understand if you feel it is being overrated, but I remember hearing this story growing up, and a lot of other car dudes did, and to see it put to the screen is amazing. With that being said, I call it a forgotten story, because to find someone else who knew the story wasn't really a thing unless you were in the comment section of VinWiki. But I understand what you're saying, and I respect your opinion.

[@jamses23]

The fight scene between Batman and Jason Bourne was very disappointing!

[@suflanker45]

LOL

[@jamses23]

HMS Daedalus I was making a joke. Sorry I didn’t type it in sarcastic font or put a winking face after so you would understand.

[@jamses23]

HMS Daedalus I wasn’t bothered. I was responding to your comment. Maybe you don’t get sarcasm or jokes.

[@romelmunoz7957]

Is a shame The Punisher didn't pull some punches too...

[@jamses23]

HMS Daedalus Ah okay. Yeah clearly it was a fight between friends who needed work some things out and not between the two iconic characters the actors have both played.

[@Starxteel]

Best line in the movie: That's because he's a degenerate. Best scene: Shelby taking Ford for a ride. Best moment: Miles slowing down...also kinda having mercy on the car working so hard.

[@alidaraie]

Honorable mention for best line: Tell your boss he's not Henry Ford, he is Henry Ford the Second

[@SilvrSavior]

Another honorable mention should be Shelby telling the judge if as the pit team replaces the upright assembly.

[@AbberjamUK]

Best moment: Miles's reaction when his wife puts the pedal to the metal

[@soakupthesunman]

Shelby is a true motorsport legend. WE'RE NOT WORTHY! 🎖

[@Rollin8.0]

@@osakarose5612 because it's so rare... Obviously.

[@elofkjellson3906]

"I had no idea....I had no idea....I wish my daddy was here to see this." I teared up at that part. This really was an incredibly well-executed film that kept my attention the whole way through.

[@jackdaone6469]

It’s such a great moment because you know that the late Edsel Ford would have been ecstatic at what the team had built. Edsel was every bit the visionary that his father, Henry I, was, pioneering Ford’s hotrod lines like the Model 40; Henry, however, was very much stuck in his glorious past of the Model T, so the two constantly butted heads despite Edsel having taken over Ford in 1919. Henry constantly overruled his son, and it’s speculated that the stress and heartache of clashing with his father contributed to Edsel dying from cancer at the young age of 49. When Henry II says “I wish my daddy was here to see this,” it rings a strong bell for those who know the history and how much Edsel, a huge hotrod enthusiast in his youth, would have loved such a car. Hell, if he was still alive and in his son’s place, Edsel would have likely requested the chance to take the GT40 for a spin, himself.

[@braynjohnson4302]

I think the downer ending is incredibly important actually. He explains earlier to his son why he’s willing to risk his life racing and eventually he’s does in fact have to pay that price. It leaves you with the question. How far is too far? Was the success worth his son growing up without him?

[@proph7543]

I think that the melancholy note make the film that much more memorable. This film might be called "Ford Vs Ferrari" in some markets, but in others it's called Le Mans 66, and I think that focusing on the underdog winning team is the right choice if you go by that title. Ultimately it's about the story of the important men behind the project, and about Ken Miles above all else, particularly because this triumph is right before his own end. It's his final glorious chapter and it's entirely deserving of such a brilliant movie.

[@mongoose621]

Charlie's Angel's Released Nov 2019 Budget $55 million Box office sales $51 million 3.9/10 IMDb 55% Rotten tomatoes Massive press coverage rammed down everybody's neck Ford V Ferrari Released Nov 2019 Budget $97 million Box office sales $143 million 8.3/10 IMDb 91% Rotten tomatoes Low key and subtle advertising Go away now

[@aleksandarmitrovic6983]

Lmao Charlie's Angel's had the same budget as Joker and look how differently they went on box office.

[@esyphillis101]

Such a shame Ford V Ferrari is still gonna loose money cause of advertising and the cinemas % of the profits.

[@Adino1]

Not going to lie, I forgot Charle's Angels even came out.

[@runi5413]

​@@esyphillis101 Movies like these usually do very well on streaming services. Together with a decent box office and all the money they saved on advertising, I'm sure this will be a very lucrative film in the end.

[@EdgyNumber1]

Renaming it 'Le Mans 66' globally didn't help though. There was no reference to this in any of the marketing on the run up to release.

[@johnbyron1077]

My local theatre only screened it for a week, the twats. I only had time to see it twice.

[@supastar25]

Mine screened it one week then switched to just one showing per day to move in some animated dross

[@zylo999]

You live in a small town or something?

[@johnbyron1077]

@@zylo999 Something like that

[@MirrorMonolith]

Bummer, man. I managed three viewings but I live in a larger city. Next up I’m gonna watch it at y friend’s home theater in 4K.

[@nastyab8003]

Your fault for leaving the theater...

[@snakeplissken2963]

SJWs: REEEEEEEEE!! There’s no female representation!! Common sense: You do realize this is based off real life HISTORY right?

[@boxieracorn8445]

James Mayfield who has said there is no female representation though?

[@mayflower2370]

Maybe that's why they avoided advertising the film, to keep a low profile.... That sounds depressing

[@youknowit1916]

muh misogyny...

[@NefariousKoel]

Oh, they realize it's based on history. They've been trying to revise history for awhile now.

[@Milagros81]

If they added women wouldn't be time accurate like adding black people in Renaissance Europe 🤔😏

[@Titan_Moss37]

Just saw it today and I agree, the lack of political agenda was so great.

[@Knowbody42]

It's a breath of fresh air.

[@Terminal_Apotos]

The only movie to make me forget about the real world for a while

[@fatetestarossa2774]

INDEED : )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[@DeeJay2715]

Indeed, politics makes pretty much everything bad.

[@dude9318]

@@Knowbody42 jip it is

[@soccerpractice0105]

I love the little detail in the fight when Shelby grabs a can, then switches to the loaf of bread to brain him.

[@reikun86]

I laughed so much during that scene.

[@baloosd]

don't forget the llama bite

[@gatsbymaguire]

true friendship right there

[@BasedinReality1984]

I thought it cheapened the movie. That and the scene where the wife drives the car erratically and almost kills them and numerous other people all because he wouldn’t answer a question. Otherwise an excellent film

[@alidaraie]

The movie had so much testosterone in it my sister grew a mustache

[@LeoStaley]

Be honest she had one already

[@alidaraie]

@@LeoStaley You're right, but it turned into a handlebar

[@chitbong5725]

Ali You sound insecure.

[@spethmanjones2997]

Ali that’s so badass

[@RedboRF]

look closer, propably she grew a couple of huge hairy balls under her skirt too.

[@IDPhotoMan]

I LOVED this movie. The theatre was packed. I didn't see all that many folks going into the Charlie's Angels theatre next door lol.

[@oxfordeducatedhighschoolhe6989]

Wonder why.

[@chucksenhowzen9740]

Nice to see a film that’s fueled with testosterone in 2019

[@lordofthepizzapie9319]

I see what you did.

[@NathanJennings1222]

I've been a fan of Christian Bale's acting since American Psycho (2000). Though I think Bale was upstaged by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight. Ford v Ferrari might just be another "American Psycho" quality performance by Bale.

[@marydoe9060]

Channel Banned I liked Bale in American Psycho too.

[@chucksenhowzen9740]

Channel Banned he was awesome in American Psycho

[@Brownie-ms6sv]

@The Spammons, The character he's referring to is Henry Ford II, the grandson of the Henry Ford that founded the company. He says this in the commentary too.

[@davidkymdell452]

The scene with Henry Ford 2nd losing his shit next to Shelby was frikkin amazing. That was some great acting.

[@reikun86]

Matt Damon looked so uncomfortable. Great scene.

[@dereckcensner8439]

Being a car guy, this , movie didn’t come out of nowhere. I’d heard about it a couple years before. It turned out better than I’d expected

[@romevang]

He's from the UK, probably wasn't marketed as much over there.

[@cordlxze9559]

Anyone laugh when Shelby kept messing with Ferrari’s pit crew? Really added to the rivalry through the race

[@Gerardo-eo5kb]

I found them funny too but in retrospective it felt like cheating, at least it didn't escalate into anything major but considering Ferrari didn't really mess with them in any way, it felt a bit out of place.

[@supremelordoftheuniverse5449]

Cordlxze Nope, pretty much the opposite. Cheating boils my piss

[@noneofyourbusiness4294]

@@Gerardo-eo5kb it's always been that way, and still is in racing sports. Historically, a lot of championships in several of those were won or lost by cheating, and not getting caught, or getting caught. Or by actually not cheating, but another team calling them out for something on their cars, even things that don't make much of a difference.

[@MirrorMonolith]

Yep some of the best moments in the film

[@MirrorMonolith]

@@Gerardo-eo5kb This ain’t a sanitized hero worship movie. Shelby played dirty in real life and the movie went all in portraying that because that’s one of the more fascinating aspects of the legendary man.

[@theshadowman1398]

One of the few movies this year that motivated me to go to the cinema. Loved every minute of it. And Is very accurate, specially with the James May Grand Tour report on this historical event in my head.

[@jojomerou4075]

Well it far from accurate for drama: the car was already build and in tested in previous race it was 3rd year's developpement, Enzo has never been at the race, Ferrari was no match for Ford (Enzo probably new that) and Ken Miles was 8 laps ahead of the second Ford and if I remember correctly 12-14 laps on the 3rd Ford. Ferrari's cars withdraw half race. Ken miles was second and never allow with it car to be in the winner area ... When the course offcial saw Miles droping it pace by 30 sec a lap, they spy Ford. They found out the plot to put the 3 cars on the finish line at the same time (just 2 cars btw), and they said that if Ford walk this path, Miles will not win because he started ahead on the starting position (the 2d car had un more distance in the same amont of time). Damned good film but not accurate at all.

[@theminingbat]

It’s bland Oscar bait with nothing special about it both from a story and filmmaking perspective.

[@christenn32]

@@theminingbat its a pretty straight forward story honoring two men doing something that had never been done in the racing world. Not sure what you're looking for when you say "special".

[@silentgroyper5069]

@@christenn32 Grant's comment reads like Rotten Tomatoes movie critic🤔

[@shira_yone]

@@jojomerou4075 those are pretty minor changes tbh. I wouldn't say it's "not accurate at all", just not 100% accurate. Also the door not closing at the start of the race part is a pretty nice (real thing that happened) detail from them despite all the changes.

[@Rebar77_real]

"You can't build a race car by committee!!!"Definitely a great flick. Cheers.

[@chancepaladin]

this's one of those quotes that's still true in all automotive circles regardless of what vehicle you're building. I love it!

[@allmycircuits8850]

@Comstar: Space AT&T And movies. If there are 5 or 6 screenwriters for one movie, it is gonna suck for sure.

[@OScube]

" ... building unearthly stuff that has no reason to exist..." that hit me real good

[@ryqabvn]

Truth: Carroll Shelby was really a strong woman of color.

[@rods6405]

Fuck me I trying to have my afternoon beer without spilling any! Ha Hha HA aaa

[@LeBoomStudios]

Forgot to mention she's a transgender lesbian.

[@Adrian-fe8js]

🤣🤣 that was good mate

[@robertfitzgerald3118]

If they remake it, it will star Regina King and it will win her an "Oscar"...

[@KozarBen]

@@robertfitzgerald3118 pretty sure the “Oscar” is to masculine, I’m looking for them to rename it something more gender neutral real soon.......

[@brianboisguilbert6985]

"Lack of agenda pushing"? I'm in.

[@NameCallingIsWeak]

But they are telling a great story.

[@makara80]

"I'm in" I'm in too and I don't (otherwise) give a toss about cars! Yet any film that reminds us of what _escapist entertainment_ was and indeed _should_ be secures my interest by default.

[@chitbong5725]

Brian Bois Gilbert You antisjws are just equally dumb.

[@SteveSmith-fh6br]

@@chitbong5725 I know. People who oppose fascists are just so dumb.

[@coyninho]

Agenda pushing isn't anti-fascist. It is fascist.

[@mikemack9701]

The female character acts one way at one time and a totally different way at another time? Sounds realistic to me.

[@semmicolon]

tbh i watched it in the theatres, and every time she's on screen the movie slows down to a halt... the only scene where i liked her was when she watches over bale and damon fight

[@michaellefort6128]

Her PMS was showing the whole time.

[@FromMyPerspectPhoto]

@@semmicolon Damned shame that doesn't accurately paint her character, tbh. I haven't seen the film yet - been itching to do so since I first saw the trailer months ago, but I'll just have to try and block her out,I guess.

[@SuperRambo111]

🤣🤣

[@CommanderLongJohn]

@The Spammons Funner fact: Henry Ford recognized the "Jewish international clique" and wrote a proper piece of literature: The International Jew. He's been completely crucified throughout history because of this, but that's cause the book is just random racist babbling, I mean what the hell would Henry Ford know about the "shady" business Jewish capitalists have consistently engaged in for decades and decades?

[@mamunestor]

The biggest criticism I’ve heard comes from SJW’s that there wasn’t a single POC in the film, background or otherwise.

[@sski]

So your saying it's the perfect film? :D

[@EvelineUK]

They're wrong.

[@mamunestor]

EvelineUK I think they spent so much time looking, they missed what was right in front of their face... and missed the whole point besides that.

[@adumbedgyname7158]

@@mamunestor "I think they spent so much time looking, they missed what was right in front of their face..." They know exactly what they're looking for and it's not what was in front of their face. They do not care that there is a market for fun and entertaining things, they are out to push propaganda. As far as they are concerned, the fact this market exists in the first place is a serious threat to them. In other words, it's not as if you could suddenly make them forget their bias and learn to enjoy a good storyline and have fun. Such things are meaningless to them. This is why the NPC meme hit a nerve with them. They know, on some level, they are less than human (at least in their current state) and we are beginning to figure that out about them.

[@AbberjamUK]

Their opinion is irrelevant. It doesn't matter how hard you pander, it...is...never...enough. Just make Ur movie and ignore the twot-waffles

[@mayatiita1]

I loved this film ❤ Christian Bale's performance was brilliant 👌🏻 The way the film showed how passionate and stylish the Italians were is super fun to watch. Everything they do has love in it. That's my people 🇮🇹 😊 The film is really nuanced how it shows their love for the creativity and quality of their work. And Miles shared that in common with the Italians. That's why you see Enzo Ferrari tip his hat to Ken Miles towards the end of the movie. A beautiful subtle expression of respect. Two great men acknowledging each other's love for creativity and excellence. What a brilliant film ❤ 🇮🇹

[@abehambino]

This movie ushered my nephews into adulthood! They never wanted anything other than Marvel and cartoons, but after they saw this they fell in love with it and watch it all the time!

[@Megatron_95]

If my theater still shows this film, I'll give it a watch.

[@lewisjames4268]

Megatron 95, how small is your town for your cinema not to be showing this film

[@Megatron_95]

@@lewisjames4268 my town doesn't have a theater. I have to go to a different city go see a film. I should have been more specific, my bad. But the theater I go to, they are very selective of what films to show

[@lewisjames4268]

Megatron 95, wow that’s a quick reply😊. I’m lucky my home town has a IMAX yet only 30,000 live there. Plus many other screens

[@rajfactorz]

@@lewisjames4268 Lucky u bud

[@lewisjames4268]

The Spammons, I wouldn’t have lasted long🤪

[@jackgrimshaw5030]

Having sequestered myself from Hollywood's wretched cinematic abortions over the years, I probably wouldn't have realised this film existed had it not been for you, Drinker. This is what we need - people who actually know what good stories are and can provide objective recommendations based on artistic merit. These people used to be called film critics, so I hear, but you're doing a great service to art so keep it up.

[@Jstck1]

Favorite part was when Miles first drove the GT off the plane and went, "Its rubbish!" And Shelby just goes, "Yeah..."

[@NerdilyDone]

Yeah, overall I didn't like the movie, but it did have several good bits, like this part. Excellent stuff.

[@zylo999]

@@NerdilyDone *confused face* ok... Glad I don't have your taste then, this movie was the shit.

[@johnkisch240]

@@NerdilyDone you must be a black gay woman

[@reikun86]

@@NerdilyDone I thought Christian Bale and Matt Damon had great chemistry in this movie. I appreciated the off-road banter as much as the racing scenes.

[@hell_pike9150]

There is a really special moment where you see enzo Ferrari, he stays and watches the race even though his cars are out, and when he sees miles make a perfect lap record well into the race, he says "bellisimo" Italian masculine form of "beautiful" . That part really got to me. In that moment they show the honor and passion of enzo Ferrari

[@133col]

SJW magazine review didn't even mention the plot. Headline was: "Ford V Ferrari reminds us of a time that's best left dead and forgotten" or something like that.

[@bobbygans1893]

i read that and almost flew out to punch the twat in the face!!!

[@mykhailohohol8708]

favourite moment when Enzo takes off his hat to the Miles in the end.

[@Cancoillotteman]

Same here. Always been a Ferrari fan, and the movie quickly glances over the huge financial advantage Ford had on Ferrari, so seeing some respect to Enzo, and him being the only one to recognize Miles's efforts and merits warms my heart

[@robertdornan8611]

@@Cancoillotteman Not really if you remember the start of the movie, Enzo sends a messenger to Fiat chairman, about the Ford negotiations to buy Ferrari, and offers to sell half of Ferrari to Fiat. So when that deal went through Ferrari had all the cash it needed.

[@Cancoillotteman]

@@robertdornan8611 if you know the history of the sport Ferrari was massively underfounded compared to Ford. Yes Fiat gave them some money, but not nearly enough. It barely allowed the brand to survive in Formula One, Ferrari did soon after retire entirely from Le Mans Series first category, due to a lack of funds.

[@9836angel]

That scene never happened irl. Enzo was present only in Italian races if i remember correctly. Plus Ferrari men are portrayed like evils in this film which is wrong.

[@arkekkers]

@@Cancoillotteman and to as well add to the fact ferrari was not winning as much after ford dominated le mans. Other competitors beat them after ford’s reign was over.

[@scott3133]

I’d like to thank the critical drinker for a stunning KZbin channel , the research , scripting and energy put into your work is quite stunning . One of the best channels on KZbin 👍

[@DeeJay2715]

Indeed, some good old fashioned no BS honesty, Hallelujah.

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

"The name in the center of that steering wheel ought to tell you I was born ready, Shelby. HIT IT!" "Atta boy."

[@roxgaming8407]

"God I miss movies like this" -The Drinker. This is exactly what I say when I watch modern gems like this

[@Justanotherlad789]

As a racing fan I was so happy that the racing scenes were finally Good. The editing is perfect and the sound design is music to my ears wich for years have been subdued by shit hybrid f1 engines

[@Jim26D]

I think she's just being a woman. How many times has a significant other told you to follow your dreams only to flip out when you actually try. Seems pretty authentic to me.

[@MrBowman56]

I wouldnt say that. If I remember correctly. She flipped out on him because he wasnt 100% open and truthful with her at that moment. Which I completely understand, why she would do that.

[@rabidcentrist]

A statement which only raises the question: What kind of dreams are you following to elicit such a response from your SO?

[@chancepaladin]

you lied to me reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee "no I changed my mind" ....REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. you *always* exaggerate REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@RegionalRadioShackManager]

Jim26D she was mad that he didn’t tell her. She actually wanted him to race cause that’s what made him happy. And of course make money to afford their house

[@Jim26D]

Isaac Robin my dream of being a male escort

[@CharlieKraken]

So happy to see someone on KZbin that I follow talking about this film. I absolutely loved it.

[@RonMar]

I did my part as well. Took my kids to see this opening weekend. They all loved it!

[@alidaraie]

The hero we need

[@rachi5359]

I went to see this movie with my man and his father, I'm not into racing movies at all but boy am I glad I came to this one with them. I was also really impressed with it and I'm so glad you made a video about it!! Thank you for the review!

[@RiftAtom]

I personally disagree with you saying the scene where Miles’ wife freaks out isn’t necessary or should be redone. I didn’t feel like she was mad because she didn’t want him to race, she was mad because he was lying to her. She told him she didn’t want Miles to lie to her just because he thinks it will keep her happy to keep from racing. This is done to build their relationship, and it personally hit home for me, as someone who will often lie in relationships just to keep others happy. Thats the only thing I disagree with and I understand every other point you make and agree with them.

[@BigShotCritic]

Having first heard the story on Top Gear years ago, I’m eager to see this one

[@beauchamphuberville1355]

I loved TOO GEARS back in the day tooooooooooooo

[@mayflower2370]

Me TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOIOI

[@TheKomshija]

actually they spoke about this in The Grand Tour last season, but i dont remember it from Top Gear

[@beauchamphuberville1355]

@@TheKomshija Thats because it was TOO GEAR. Easy to mistake

[@doublep1980]

The Grand Tour,Season 2 had a mini-documentary presented by James May about this.You can find it here on youtube.

[@Spivster46]

Definetly one of the best films I've seen in a while and was really hoping you'd review it. You nailed it!

[@theminingbat]

Spivster46 hmm, you should probably watch more movies if this is one of the best you’ve seen in a while. Because this is not top tier filmmaking, The Lighthouse, Parasite, The Irishman, Marriage Story, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood are.

[@LieutenantSilver]

It's just such a hideous indictment of our times when a review begins by *praising* a movie for *not* being degenerate political propaganda. But sumwon's gotta due it! _O tempora, o mores._

[@killer408cid]

You know, it occurs to me that Bale could have played the role in his own Cockney accent, and 99% of the world would have never known the difference. But that's just the kind of actor Bale is. Authenticity is everything. Brummie accent it is.

[@captainunderpants200]

You know he's Welsh, right?

[@killer408cid]

@@captainunderpants200 you know he has a well-documented Cockney accent, right?

[@GingerZombie29]

Bale always gives his all.

[@greva2904]

Ken Miles may have been from Birmingham, but he didn’t speak with a working class brummie accent. So Bale’s accent is completely inauthentic.

[@suburbanbanshee]

Mollie's arc is pretty simple. She loves her husband and supports him in all his skills. But she demands to be kept in the loop. Good times, bad times, husband in fistfight times, no big deal. Keeping secrets? Big deal. (And it is grimly funny because it is discussed in the same terms as if he were having a secret affair instead of secret driving fast in circles.) The other arc is that she will.do her best to make money and help him chase dreams, but she is going to get upset if they lose the house. Gotta draw the line somewhere. I thought it was nice how they showed that she was willing to bury her fears in order to support her husband and son. She was portrayed as brave, funny, loving, and understanding, not as an oppressed victim. She didn't hate Shelby or the mechanics, either. She was supportive and romantic toward her man, wanting him to be his best self, and she accepted that might mean injury or death.

[@dlxmarks]

If the Drinker was referring to the scene where she's driving fast and interrogating Ken then he misinterpreted what she was angry about.

[@heedneed-arcade5977]

It’s been a year since this film came out and I still have fond memories of coming to the theater and watching this in the front row. I heard about the story before the film and I was absolutely blown away at how well it was told in film. Such a shame nowadays not a lot of people comment about the film now, and I think it’s gonna slowly slip into the realm that the movie “rush” is in. An understated jem that people should really hear more of

[@eldesgraciado6690]

If the Drinker recommends it, THEN I'M GOING. I'm going tonight!

[@eldesgraciado6690]

Saw it. Very nice. Thank you for the recommendation.

[@kingtiger3390]

The best thing about all of this is that many decades ago life itself wrote a story, that could be so easily adapted into a movie. Full of struggle, hard work, both touching and exciting. I'm glad it has been finally done, and that it was done in such great style. One of the greatest stories racing ever saw finally got the mainstream coverage it deserved.

[@bghoody5665]

My main motivation for seeing this movie was a segment from the Amazon series The Grand Tour. After seeing it, I remember thinking "Wow, this would make a great movie." And a couple years later here we are and I was right, it did make a great movie I think I liked the character Mollie a little more than Drinker - she did have that odd moment where she seemed to flip from her previous position when Miles said he was working with Shelby, but then there was also that moment later where she visited Miles at work late at night with a picnic basket of food. It really seemed like a moment of reconciliation, like she was saying "I'm with you 100% no matter what."

[@zoopdterdoobdter5743]

The far left's list of media complaints has unironically become my recommendation list. I'm not even joking; it's far more reliable than RT or IMDB ratings.

[@johnmachuga8811]

Cool idea

[@speedycheese790]

Genius because the sites that review movies have SJWS running them, so what they hate is what we love, and vice versa. The Last Jedi is a perfect example.

[@BigEyesSmallMouth]

@@speedycheese790 Good point. One reason why "Rogue One" was my favorite latter-day SW movie was that EVERYBODY DIED, up to and including the feisty female.

[@reikun86]

@@BigEyesSmallMouth I appreciated that everybody in Rogue One didn't stick around. That's what made their sacrifice important to the Rebels.

[@georgedanilov8898]

The most recent movie I’ve seen that actually looks and feels like a piece of real old school cinema with quality storytelling and cinematography present

[@PorscheRacer14]

I seen this twice in theatres and it's one hell of a ride. Yes, as a car enthusiast that has seen one of the original GT40's in person many years ago, I know they're using replicas. There's no speedo in the real one. Sometimes you can here the supercharger whine from the replica, but I'll give it a pass. You're not going to let actors or stunt drivers take an ultra rare original out and thrash it about. The always press the accelerator and downshift to pass the other car, is a bit cliche but they need to do something to show the audience what is going on. I'll let things like that pass. It's a fun movie the whole family can see, young or old.

[@MirrorMonolith]

Careful now, getting hung up on ridiculously finite accuracy like this is why us car guys are considered insufferable bores that no one wants to invite over for dinner.

[@thomaschichester3020]

"...press the accelerator and downshift to pass..." Yup. I'm pretty sure the GT40 had a five speed box, not 512 speed.

[@זהסודי-ה7מ]

@@thomaschichester3020 the GT40 MKII (the one that famously won the 1966 le mans) had a 4 speed box. The MKI and MKIII had a 5 speed

[@Kurtsg10]

My Dad still remembers the Ford win as he grew up in Dearborn, MI (a Ford town) and watching the movie with him was a nostalgia trip.

[@sturmherooflance]

Thanks for the recommendation CD. Brought the wife to see this last night about three hours after seeing your video, which was the first I'd even heard of it. We loved it!

[@StevenPD]

Man am I glad I staggered upon this channel and took a chance on FvF. I didn’t expect a racing movie to go over so well. Cheers!

[@aleky98]

Been to it twice, one of the greatest racing and in general movies ever produced. Loved it.

[@markodabrowski1040]

This film made me harder than a diamond in a snow storm

[@spethmanjones2997]

If nothing else, you know from the cheerful tone of that _”go aweh now”_ at the end of the video that Drinker really thoroughly enjoyed this film :D

[@grendelprime166]

Thanks for reviewing this film. I admit I didn't watch the entire review other than the first short snippet because though you avoid spoiling, I just want to watch the film first then get your feedback. I grabbed my 12 year old son (well he's 11 but 12 next week), fired up the surround sound and ordered the film on Amazon. We sat riveted and enjoyed every moment. If there was a movie made for father and son in 2019 this was it! Now I've watched your video through and feel my life is complete.. okay okay I'm going away.

[@neoy6504]

I saw this film last week, and the racing scenes made me feel as I'm in the track. It's amazing.

[@taxi615]

This is one of my top 2019 choices too. if you seen the movie a great addition is the documentary called The 24 Hour War on Netflix it goes really deep into both Ford and Ferrari and gives loads of details regarding LeMan and how Ford failed many times before getting the '66 wins. For those that don't know much around this era and race it's a most see documentary to add to this movie since there is so much you can fit in a movie they stuck to the important stuff.

[@michaellefort6128]

I watched that documentary and it was fantastic, More than I thought I cared to know, now I want to see this movie.

[@taxi615]

@@michaellefort6128 you'll love it they work very well together

[@daveeyes]

Thanks! It was excellent!

[@ruminatingreaper1850]

Saw this film yesterday and I loved it. The racing scenes were exciting and Christian Bale and Matt Damon were a great comedic pairing

[@graysonchristie7687]

Saw it this weekend, with my 2 teenage boys. Didn't know anything about the true story, so the dramatic tension was amped up for me because I never knew what was going to happen. Great movie, loved it!

[@johnanthonyp]

The attention to detail is credit worthy. His son is wearing an Aston Villa top when he's following the race, his father being from Birmingham. Something you'd imagine an American Director would be unfamiliar with and oblivious of. Up The Villa!

[@thatoneyobboguy6409]

I was fortunate enough to see it in cinemas when it came out and it was an instant classic, such an under appreciated film.

[@julianprada7228]

This was a nice film that tried to keep It close to the story and did not preach anything, just told a story. In 2019... Thats an achievement

[@joningbretson1990]

'...doing what men do best - building loud, complex, remarkable stuff that has no earthly reason to exist, competing like their lives depend on it, with the simple goal of being the best...' :D - great stuff CD

[@phongngo7500]

It’s 1 am in vietnam and I’m still watching this

[@prot07ype87]

It's 2:30AM in the Netherlands and I'm still watching this.

[@cesarsolis5449]

@@prot07ype87 you are a really insecure bot repeating the same crap all around.

[@prot07ype87]

@@cesarsolis5449 How is that insecure, lmfao. And where did I repeat the same "crap" all around? I only did it here, dumbass.

[@KnuxMaster368]

It felt like a documentary But without the interviews. It just felt like you were immersed in the time. I loved it. I went into the theater that day not knowing what this movie was about, came out saying... why haven't I seen an ad for this movie? Two days later... I get ads for this movie on KZbin. And now this popped into my recommendations.

[@alldayreggae]

I love all these recommendations, mainly because I’ve seen all of them and love them too. This is one of my favorite more recent movies. Felt like something that would’ve been made in the 90s or 00s. The cinematography and soundtrack were incredible, on top of everything else.

[@wakjob961]

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Joker Ford vs Ferrari My top pics for 2019

[@zackklein2225]

joker is fuckin propoganda

[@esyphillis101]

Zack Klein Propaganda for what exactly?

[@zackklein2225]

@@esyphillis101 anti trump, anti white men in general. In short jewish propoganda.

[@theminingbat]

And The Lighthouse, Parasite, Marriage Story, The Irishman. Please check out these films if you haven’t already.

[@lordfrostwind3151]

Was Midway any good? Been too busy to see it and I was hopeful but no one has talked about it

[@professionalgun6674]

Nice one my son. I love the fact that the best movies from 2019 are all set in the 60s and the 80s.

[@doctorx2105]

That's not without reason.

[@LOWBORN-the-LOATHSOME]

And in the 10's, for 1917.

[@EricHamm]

There is a badass documentary on Netflix about a true badass Carol Shelby. It is the best I have seen on the man to date. Dude raced in lemans while his heart was dying. Epic.

[@supercededman]

Yeah, he actually co-drove the winning car one year.

[@steves1015]

Thanks for this review / recommendation! I went to see this in part because of your glowing review, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It really did keep me engaged all the way through.

[@AllAmericanBeaner68]

As a huge fan of this channel and car guy, I have to say that just discovering the fact that you epically reviewed this amazing movie has reminded me why this is one of my favorite YT channels lol. Also, interesting pointing out the lack of Ferrari's perspective in this movie.

[@joe12524]

A top, top film highly recommended.

[@theminingbat]

Zero1-2 a film with nothing special about it from a storytelling or filmmaking perspective. It’s bland, cookie cutter, Oscar bait.

[@chrisd6736]

Loved this film!!! Some of the car racing scenes were the best we have ever seen on screen.

[@curtisnucmed]

I’m hoping this inspires a sequel “coke versus Pepsi”. Spoiler alert, RC cola wins!

[@lukeskywalker6809]

M&M’s vs Reese’s Pieces. E.T. wins.

[@Kjedi1]

I just rented this on Vudu. Was such a great film, the camera angles got the blood flowing, roar of the engines got the heart pounding. I love how it's a simple story of talented men over engineering a beast of an automobile. There were no modern day politics thrown in. It was just a fun movie. I am also not ashamed to admit; that I shed a few man tears near the end.

[@johnbeech]

Loved the film. Felt like I'd driven a whole race from start to finish by the end of the film. Was surprised when it kept going. I've been summarising the focus as being on the friendship between Shelby and Miles - I think that's where the soul of the movie lies - the other actors and subplots are like wallpaper to the emotion on display from the two main characters. Mile's wife puts in the right amount of concern as a linchpin to the family.

[@MetalSlugzMaster]

The performances and cinematography were great. The absence of agenda and PC culture was so refreshing. It was an engrossing film, give it a watch. Virtually anyone can enjoy it.

[@tomj.7599]

I have seen it and it is a really great movie! One of the best this year.

[@theminingbat]

Tom J. Not really

[@jasons5704]

I went to see it last weekend. Best movie I’ve seen this year

[@torgervedeler6949]

For an old gearhead racing fan like me, this film is one of the best. It was the last film I saw in the theater before the pandemic, and you’d better believe I bought the DVD. Nice review.

[@benjaminnielsen4288]

I just watched this. And it was awesome! Gave me a lot more appreciation for old times and old cars. Well Done.

[@TrigonAZR]

Drinker, maybe review Rush from 2013. It's also really good

[@davidkymdell452]

Hell yeah!

[@yannickg6904]

I plan on re-watching both movies at home on Blueray. The whole scene were Lauda meets his wife and they get stranded on the road was hilarious.

[@TrigonAZR]

My girl totally cracked while watching that scene. It's a completely different film and looks at racing from other angle. Also, Hemsworth is really good in it and it's strange how that role is overlooked nowdays

[@jjflash2611]

Rush was awesome. As good, if not better than F vs. F. Can't believe it never got the respect and viewership it deserved.

[@yannickg6904]

@@jjflash2611 Alexandra Maria Lara was absolutely charming in that movie.

[@tf2664]

This movie was actually amazing

[@ruthiehenshallfan99]

Been wanting to see this for a while, and I'm glad it's being well received!

[@dancallahan4183]

Watched this again today (July 4), and it holds up so well. There's no question though, the ending is nothing short of a full gut punch

[@fearthegovernmentthatfears683]

Thanks for the review, sir, I'm going to go see it since you liked it so much. Now if I can just remember where the theatre is, it's been a while !