'Ford v Ferrari' Stars Christian Bale & Matt Damon on Shooting Intense Racing Scenes

Christian Bale and Matt Damon, stars of the upcoming movie "Ford v Ferrari," revealed how they filmed the epic racing sequences. The actors said they used replicas of classic racecars to film, and director James Mangold said he shot the scenes to make the audience feel like they're in the driver's seat.
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[@Viperoliver]

I just finished watching this movie a few minutes ago , GO SEE THIS MOVIE When it Drops ! , 10/10 ! Bravo Boys !

[@Skoora]

Just saw it too and it was terrific. Bale again transforms and is fantastic. Definitely worth the big screen for the driving scenes. Really like the way it was shot. No hyper-editing where you can’t tell what’s happening.

[@waterpenny6907]

It’s a good film.

[@TheAndre8900]

''HAPPY BILL?!''

[@abdullahosmani13]

I suggest it too, to the person reading replies to this comments. go watch it!!!

[@harrisonwestley7537]

InstaBlaster...

[@AndikaRPutra-hl7ix]

You got DiCaprio and Pitt with Bale and Damon. What a year (Year of Legendary Pairing!)

[@ninoorjonikidze6420]

Andika R. Putra Deniro and Pacino from Scorsese’s Irishman! 2020 Oscar’s will be mindblowing

[@AndikaRPutra-hl7ix]

@@ninoorjonikidze6420 yes!

[@Brydigan94]

nino orjonikidze don’t forget Pesci

[@ghorbani]

let's see bale and pitt

[@seanbillington3287]

I think you mean to say "DiCaprio with Pitt" AND "Bale with Damon"

[@NadiaIman1180]

Just watched the movie, every second of the movie is fascinating, every moment is phenomenal. As someone who doesn’t understand car, I find this movie enjoyable and easy to understand. Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles are legend!

[@usamachinist]

@Águila701 Take a chill pill, she doesn't know much about race cars or the mechanics of them!

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[@saifmahmudishtiakshushaan462]

This movie is a whole lot more than just a sports movie. 2.5 hrs of pure joy. Bale as like ALWAYS , never fails to impress, not to mention the stellar supporting cast. Highly recommended!

[@midlifebiker7424]

Mr Bale is a master actor, even down to his "Brummie" accent. Enjoy your cuppa Tea, H-A-P-P-Y...

[@tmseh]

I can't wait for this film. These two guys are awesome actors and the whole cast is top notch. The history is epic.

[@Davido50]

All we buy are Fords! They never gave up there racing heritage.

[@mayank1911]

When you got Bale and Damon and the punisher together you know even if it does not turn out to be a legendary one you are going to watch it anyway.

[@lynnielouwhothebomb]

M S Bale and Damon and Bernthal ;)

[@michaelhaverty541]

Definitely a fan of Director James Mangold. FYI i used to chauffeur, and drove James Mangold around several times, him and his wife Kathy are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Can’t wait to see this ONE !

[@Evanderj]

Jeff Mattel what’s wrong with you, Jeff?

[@senik64]

this movie is way better than i have even expected, breathtaking performance by Christian Bale

[@keepingupwiththehalsteads805]

the director of the film gave a great IndieWire interview about the film and Bale, one great quote: '' I felt the role was close to Bale [who starred in Mangold’s "3:10 to Yuma"], and prayed he would do it. He’s a model to me of artistic perseverance and flexibility. He'll text you with thoughts and free associations about the character. It's all incredible food. He’s a wonderful father, loving husband, great friend. He’s not interested in being famous. He drives a pickup truck, he’s grounded in the world, he raced motorcycles but had to stop when he got hurt, when he had kids. There are so many parts of Ken in Christian, who’s a perfectionist. He’s trying to achieve something for himself. It's magical to direct someone like that because they draw you into their own idealism. You feel that energy; it permeates the set. ''

[@lemonlime4333]

Batman, punisher, and Bourne. I think I’m gonna like this movie.

[@K-One582]

Just seeing Jon's face makes me miss Punisher and Daredevil :(

[@OmoruyiOmofonmwan]

Directed by the same guy who did Logan.

[@GorcStew]

but none of them are beating the shit out of people :( lol

[@thebatmanwhoposts9600]

Hell yeah!

[@m9ch15l]

Batman, punisher, and loki ;)

[@pandoranbias1622]

"My name is Carol Shelby and performance is my business."

[@drslothlehoff806]

Oh. Bale rediscovered his British accent.

[@samuela9245]

lol

[@taliahernandez940]

Welsh, but I see your point lol!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Which one, it changes by the day.

[@djelalniyazi4090]

@@taliahernandez940 thats a londoner mate

[@zombieninjasquirrel]

Talia Hernandez Christian Bale was born in Haverfordwest, Wales, to English parents.

[@yomommastupid]

Christian literally just walked out of the Civil War

[@hairypancake4425]

FunkyDoolittle he really might...Who knows he’s Bale.

[@dimsum2497]

I appreciate this comment

[@somguy728]

A lif

[@jordanp7927]

Read romans 10:9

[@jordanp7927]

Jesus loves you

[@NinaC]

What a great interview! Thanks for this! So excited for the movie

[@dackokings]

Bale has learned that part of winning an Oscar is not just about acting in a film, but acting as if you have heard each mundane question for the first time....dozens of times...while also pretendong to be thrilled about it.

[@baboom007]

Christian was bourne to be Batman

[@brandonar868]

And Damon Bourne to be Bourne LOL

[@30AndHatingIt]

I see what you did there...

[@1943Petros]

Bale & Damon: perfect match! You could see their enthusiasm when they wove the Flags at this past year’s Indy 500

[@zk560]

I'm so happy they made a movie about this.

[@oldcat87]

Next movie: Tesla v Porsche

[@tobiasv5370]

Nice to see Patrick Bateman hanging up with McDermond again

[@wonka3209]

That`s what I have thougt immediately! I just couldn`t remember the name of Josh Lucas`s character. Anyway it seems like he is one of few survivors )

[@dukecraig2402]

If you hear Huey Lewis music RUN!!!

[@christobalev3246]

Alex Thomson Bullshit that’s Paul Allen I just had dinner with him at Dorsia 👿👿

[@jay4988]

Absolutely brilliant! can’t wait 👌

[@StasComoestas]

Brilliant interview also amazing movie 👍👍👍

[@alexanderlongeval9701]

I've just seen the movie and I absolutely loved it! Great film allround and I really recommend it to everybody!

[@Sam_AMG]

For me this was movie of the year! (2019) I enjoyed it so much, I'm going to the cinema again tomorrow to watch it again

[@axlslak]

When Christian Bale said TOP drivers from across the world... I only heard the stig was involved. Went ahead and checked, yes, Ben Collins is in this movie... so CB wasn't BSing.

[@shafiqahhudabintetamin7806]

The Stig is really in this?! Yes!

[@cautionTosser]

wait what? this just keeps getting better... sweet soundtrack too

[@Geda.gede.gada.gadaoo]

The stig is a pretty good driver but he isnt like some the best in the world. Best in the world would mostly be f1, dtm and other gt drivers, drivers who really are fast. (past and present drivers)

[@jannadrielcervo7753]

@@Geda.gede.gada.gadaoo You dare to underestimate Ben Collins. A. K. A. The Stig. As if you can drive a Formula One, a DTM, and a rally car fast like him. Isn't that enough that he is labelled as a Top Driver by Christian Bale? If not I don't know what else is.

[@Geda.gede.gada.gadaoo]

@@jannadrielcervo7753 hes a great driver and i respect him but hes not even close to the guys i have mentioned. And yeah now hes not as fast cause hes old

[@jsavak99]

Mangold always delivers...A must see for me

[@MGBguy72]

I am an old car guy (67) who knows this story. This is a great story well told ! Highly recommended!

[@ashas7730]

Haven't been to the theater in more than 5 years. Im going for this!

[@tanb9304]

Probably the best movie I have seen in a very long time. My hubby is an absolute car fanatico but I didn't go with him - I went with my bestie! This is such an awesome, awesome film. Depiction of Ken Miles is spot on - Christian Bale and Matt Damon (Carroll Shelby) just fab.

[@stevefowler2112]

I own a Porsche 911 Turbo but am an old Ford guy and can't wait for this movie...for those that don't know, Bale plays Ken Miles who was Shelby's top driver who Shelby insisted be on the GT40 team when he signed on to take over the GT40 program (Holman and Moody also ran a parallel team with Ford factory backing). Not only was Ken a fantastic driver but Shelby also credited him with "inventing" the parts and process that enabled them to change the GT40 brake rotors in a 30 second pit stop. Shelby said without that the heavier GT40 which went thru 7 sets of rotors during a Le Mans 24 hour race would have never beat the Ferrari's or Porsches.

[@dukecraig2402]

Ken Miles was also a tank commander in the British army during WW2.

[@butterscotchtoast3712]

Bale and lucus make a mini American psycho reunion

[@averyweber9416]

way too late

[@NastiMarvasti]

Vincent Vega oh my god. It even has a watermark.

[@santosybrujos]

let’s see paul allen’s car

[@alansmith7626]

absolutely astounding casting to me, so many of the characters seemed like even looked like the people they were portraying, still amazes me

[@Buck1954]

I remember seeing the Grand Prix when I was a kid. They had cameras on the cars. There were people all over the theater leaning with the cars with death grips on the theater seats.

[@1908Rick]

I worked on the crew for a film several years ago, and I would have LOVED to be on this crew. What a trip.

[@ENTERTAINtheDUDE]

Nice to see Batman and Robin together finally ;)

[@joemckim1183]

More like Batman and Jason Bourne. Don't insult Bourne by insinuating a role that Damon missed out on over a bad ass great role he actuallly did get.

[@joemckim1183]

​@Teth Adam It's a shame that Affleck got that role when Damon was really better for it. But that movie came out about the same time as Bourne Identity so if there any sort of conflict and he had to choose glad that he made Bourne instead.

[@antona.8659]

For those who didn't get it, the joke refers to a rumor from 2014, when Ben Affleck was cast as Batman, that said that Matt Damon might play Robin. (Which was ridiculous, because Damon is older than Affleck.)

[@joemckim1183]

@@antona.8659 Okay. I was referring to Matt Damon auditoning for Robin in the 90's but them going with Chris O'Donnell instead.

[@dukainmanning7246]

I'm happy I got to see it in the theater. Then I got it the day it came out on Amazon. Having been stationed in Germany, I really wanted to go to this race. It's a great story, man and machine, family and friends, and of course the rivals.

[@georgebennig3891]

Great story of two very real men. Importantly portrayed with excellence of the cast and two leading men. Thank you !

[@normalviewer740]

It was cool to see them drive around on the set

[@kanthector]

After Rush, this is the best racing movie which I saw yesterday. Go for it guys

[@sarizonana]

Can’t wait for it, I’m not a car racing fan but I loved Rush watched it so many times and this seems to be equally good

[@193322009]

As a former race driver I just had to take some friends and wife to see it, in Mtn. View, CA. I have seen just about all race movies ever made and believe me, this one is in the very top group! I've driven both the 289 c.i. and 427 c.i. Cobras and felt that the small block was super sweet. I spun the 427 during practice at Vacaville, CA.

[@MindDezign]

Love This I can not WAIT!

[@diljitjedi]

Looks like a great movie I'm glad all you boys and girls had a great time that's what it's all about can't wait will be first in line the trailer already brings a smile to my face well done my fellow human beings

[@tarzanx5113]

Everytime when you see christian bale cast on movie know it's will be so great and awesome .

[@DWizzle0007]

I wasn't keen on seeing the movie at first then I finally watched it and it didn't disappoint. Great film and great story.

[@msrobyn82]

I love Matt D and Christian B. Great actors and hopefully a great movie.

[@Zlord3]

Favourite actors 👍❤️

[@AA-qb7ni]

This year is a good year for movies.

[@Goxilla]

What a cast. Having Bernthal in a supporting role makes this film a must watch and then the shapeshifting Batman and Kimmel´s homeboy make it even better

[@seanrosedotcom]

I cant wait to see this.

[@littlebigjohn69]

im been following formula 1 and lemans for years and that type of racing is heart ranching and the drivers are in top shape more so than american football players mentally and physically .

[@caudillo9468]

Freaking loved the movie, Christian Bale was spot-on on acting, great cast, great movie in general.

[@judypratt2868]

Bravo to letting the actors speak !

[@pierrehorak2167]

great cast movie was perfect.... good job

[@SloMo2723]

Can't wait for this movie !!!!

[@spottercorp]

I would any day go for Bale & Damon than Leo & Pitt maybe its just me 😅

[@11LK]

I hope there won’t be split second scenes in this movie. I can’t wait to see..

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

If this is as good as Rush, I'm down.

[@sandraworden6862]

Better than Rush?... Impossible...

[@drvanski]

Better than Rush. I saw both at TIFF.

[@cey1]

Rush was legendary. Man.. that film was incredible!!

[@gillri]

Its better but only just, very close

[@kanthector]

Not better than rush to be frank, but the next best. Saw it yesterday

[@dawnchristensen7492]

RIP Ken Miles.🌹

[@albertmccoy9639]

Cant wait to see this movie

[@fazdoll]

I'm hoping for an Oscar nom for Sound and Sound editing. The sound guys are what really made this movie.

[@Jatt-Lad]

Brilliant Movie every moment is awesome, Bale is the Best actor out there are by far 👍👍👍

[@hawkdsl]

It's been a long time sense a car movie has been a major block buster (Smokey and the Bandit?).. this movie is gonna be huge.

[@dawnchristensen7492]

4:10!! that scene cracks me up every single time! lol

[@tatikto]

What a great cast

[@MT-lq9fq]

Great acting one of the best race movies iv seen in years Christian ploys a great Pom

[@rafael82x]

this movie is so cool its awesome and fantastic to you guys that made this movie its rocks

[@juangallego7197]

Seriously, how stunning Caitriona is... I had seen her a lot on Outlander, but she's just absolutely gorgeous. On another note, when you realize it's Batman and Jason Bourne fighting...

[@melshanewl9294]

wow,, the vision of Director is great

[@ashhiz4350]

Beautiful Caitriona Balfe

[@toddadams8420]

I can't wait for this. I've been reading about that rivalry and watching documentaries about it for years. I've often thought: someone should make a movie out of this

[@StarFox85]

im hyped

[@evansikorski183]

I'm hyped.

[@harshchoudhary9623]

i cant admire Bale's mustache enough

[@jacklehman9662]

Great movie watched the premiere

[@englishmaninfrance661]

I've got it on DVD . It's totally brilliant and Matt & Christian are perfectly cast . It is the dogs bollocks

[@raoras1104]

I love both of them ❤️❤️

[@CarbageMan]

Great flick!

[@flachzange23]

I hope they have the real sound of the GT40. Goosbumps!

[@Planetnish]

Great film and great actors.

[@shelleykbooker8781]

PS It's a Brummie Accent he's using, and softened as Ken Mile's accent had after living in The States- If he went full Brummie, US Audiences would need a translator- #FunFact I took Christian B. to Magic Mountain when he was a teenager ;) SO proud of his achievements!!

[@ipi223]

Bale and motorsport can only be good! he have the spirit of a hardcore racer!

[@dukecraig2402]

I can't wait to see this movie, but the story they should have told is the one of Max Balchowsky and his car Old Yeller II, they were beating Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Alfa Romero, and all the other European sports cars in road racing before the GT40, Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney and a host of other drivers drove Old Yeller II in races themselves, it sent ALL the European cars back across the Atlantic with their tails between their legs including the Maserati Birdcage that was supposed to be the most advanced race car in the world at the time. Max and his wife Ina built the car themselves in their garage without any corporate money or help and used a Buick Nailhead engine in it, it was constructed entirely from used parts scrounged from junk yards. Max is also the guy who prepped the 2 Mustang's and 3 Chargers for the movie Bullitt along with many other cars for movies, hopefully one day they'll tell his story.

[@Cobrastarzz1]

Last time i saw John Lucas he was really really high up in the air and going really really fast...

[@albertodillon]

Hope to see the movie here in France "Ford vs Ferrari " it has been there since the 13 th of November in theaters

[@elizabethmercure2921]

Loved loved loved this movie

[@cyclonus01]

i just remembered Josh Lucas was in American Psycho with Bale.

[@dukecraig2402]

I guess he didn't chop him up since he's in this movie.

[@hii9918]

As the end of 2019 approaches, Hollywood suprises us with some good movies- once upon a time in Hollywood, Ad Astra, Joker, Ford vs Ferrari, The light house, Terminator-Dark fate.

[@liam9367]

The Irishman is coming next year aswell

[@morangoatomic997]

And Knives Out, everyone is saying it’s a great movie.

[@vippsmillennial6336]

Wait...why the last one??

[@hii9918]

@@vippsmillennial6336 I thought though Terminator- dark fate is not in the same league as other movies mentioned above as far as winning an oscar is concerned, but given the director of the movie- Tim miller(Deadpool), and James Cameron as producer, the dark fate is going to be one of the best in its genre.

[@vippsmillennial6336]

@@hii9918 Kid...you're in for a disappointment!

[@shelleykbooker8781]

FordvFerrari is fricken BRILZ! SEE this film as soon as humanly possible!! 🚘🚘🚘

[@venu6286]

Came here to cure my post movie depression by convincing myself that it was just a film and these guys were actors

[@JFairhart]

Caitriona is great in this part. Excellent!!!

[@bmc5180]

@4:28....What size is that t-shirt, extra-medium?

[@jasonjones3694]

🤣🤣 just saw that part right before I read this comment

[@jessiewalker6918]

Christian Bale, one of the greatest actors who actually understands that he is only acting, it's not real, it's make believe, Tom Cruise should take notes

[@jimmymcconnie4954]

In Christian Bale's next movie he will transform his body to become a bomb detonator disguised as a calculator for a new action packed thriller!!😮

[@sw1wc6xq3z]

James Mangold had previously filmed the movie Wolverine Samurai at Tomonoura in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan.

[@lightscreening1475]

What a fabulous duo! I reviewed this one in my channel.

[@PratikParija]

I hope this can stand alongside Grand Prix, Le Mans, & Rush.

[@onekingtoburnemall.7172]

Caitriona Balfe is an under rated actress. She can speak excellent French and her British accent is perfect though she's Irish. She's gorgeous too but I think her height is often an obstacle in her getting more big screen roles.

[@dalegroves1918]

The men portrayed in this movie are legends, it has to be tough to pull off the real character these men had.