Ford vs Ferrari movie
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Gene Cassone
GT Owner
Saw the movie last night. Enjoyed it. Really like it centered on Miles and Shelby. Tells the story of Lemans 66 ( by the way that is the title in Europe)! What happened to Ken Miles and his role in GT 40 development. I am sure the story was embellished, but thought Christian Bale did a great performance!
otis
GT Owner
We had our Minnesota premier last pm. Funny no FGTs or Ferrari’s came. Snow on the ground and salt trucks had been running last couple of days. Theater owner asked if we would stage something and we all laughed. Enjoy the weather my southern friends. Did love the movie. Was really well done.
Got the opportunity to go see it last night with my family. Spoke with the theater manager and he was thrilled to have our GT displayed at the front entrance for the night in exchange for free popcorn and soda for the kids. Great movie. The family and crowd really seemed to love it and they got a kick out of looking at the GT and hearing it start up!
dr914
GT Owner
I was actually a bit disappointed after reading the book "go like hell" the story was too embellished, the acting mediocre, and although the racing scenes were really good, the actors were only characatures of the actual people involved so much so that I was laughing at Henry Ford, Lee Iacoccoa, and Leo Bebee. Could just not take them seriously.
I was worried before I left to see the movie after reading that it only got a c+ review. Christian Bale did indeed perform the best of the lot.
I was worried before I left to see the movie after reading that it only got a c+ review. Christian Bale did indeed perform the best of the lot.
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
It seems that the presence of cars at the theaters has eclipsed the discussion of the movie. From what I've seen it's more of a "buddy story" between Shelby and Miles with fast cars thrown in. So in the 60s there were similar movies - Le Mans and Grand Prix which had side stories interwoven with some cool racing and camera work. How does this one stack up? So far I haven't heard "if you're a race car fanatic you've got to see this film". I did see that the film doesn't use CGI? If so hw were the crash scenes staged?
AJB
GT
A group of us with Milliken Ford saw the movie last night in Birmingham Michigan.
Actually was much better that I expected. Go see it.
I will see it again . After working at Ford Motor Co. for 35 years , it was fun 'connecting the actors' with the real people.
And catching some of the Blatant incorrect comments.... but it was FUN and surprising how fast the 2.5 hours flew by...
Actually was much better that I expected. Go see it.
I will see it again . After working at Ford Motor Co. for 35 years , it was fun 'connecting the actors' with the real people.
And catching some of the Blatant incorrect comments.... but it was FUN and surprising how fast the 2.5 hours flew by...
spartan
GT Owner
THamonGT
GT
I saw the movie as an unbelievable relationship and not just a Race Movie! Carroll never had the opportunity to make things right because Ken lost his life so soon after LeMans!
SYCO GT
GT Owner
Good times! Had fun with the entire family, and the only thing more fun than watching the movie and recalling the good times at the 24 Hours of Le Mans earlier this year, was driving to and from the theatre in this simply magnificient analog gem of a driving experience and tribute to the original Ford GT40.
My older son took the fun photo from inside the GT as we left.
My younger son asked me if one of the cornering scenes was filmed at the same race track used in the original launch commercial, "It's the One." No, but I was amazed that he even remembered that commercial, as he was fairly young, and it's been a long long time since he's seen it. And kinda cool that that visual memory sequence was triggered for him.
My older son took the fun photo from inside the GT as we left.
My younger son asked me if one of the cornering scenes was filmed at the same race track used in the original launch commercial, "It's the One." No, but I was amazed that he even remembered that commercial, as he was fairly young, and it's been a long long time since he's seen it. And kinda cool that that visual memory sequence was triggered for him.
KennethClay
GT Owner
Just got home from seeing the movie in IMAX. What a fun evening! They did a nice job of making a car movie that even non-aficionados could enjoy.
33Bravo
GT Owner
Saw it tonight - thought it was quite good! I went with a bunch of non-car enthusiasts, they all also thought it was great!
SYCO GT
GT Owner
The Ford Media room has posted a few articles of historic Le Mans Ford vs. Ferrari significance, on the website. Quick and fun reads for those heading to, or returning from the film. Or for those heading to the film again. Haha.
performance.ford.com
Ford Vs Ferrari Origins: Entry and Failure - 1964
A sparsely worded newswire release was issued on May 22, 1963 noting, “Ford Motor Company and Ferrari wish to indicate, with reference to recent reports of their negotiations toward a possible collaboration that such negotiations have been suspended by mutual agreement.”
SYCO GT
GT Owner
I'm sure we've all been asked, or will be asked about the 1966 Le Mans finish.
For many years, I've proudly displayed a framed print of the actual finish in 1966 hanging on a wall in our home. (Thanks to my understanding wife).
Here is historical footage as well as a compilation of analysis and sharing of a few perspectives, although opinions are likely to differ. This discussion specifically starts about 12 minutes in, in the video.
For many years, I've proudly displayed a framed print of the actual finish in 1966 hanging on a wall in our home. (Thanks to my understanding wife).
Here is historical footage as well as a compilation of analysis and sharing of a few perspectives, although opinions are likely to differ. This discussion specifically starts about 12 minutes in, in the video.
GKW05GT
GT Owner
We saw if for the second time at a preview sponsored by Caffeine and Octane and the Driving club at Road Atlanta. Nice turn out and attended by forum members conner-san and Ryan Hardwick. Great turn out and I think I enjoyed the it much more the second time as
I watched as a movie not a Ford GT documentary.
I watched as a movie not a Ford GT documentary.
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Apollo
GT Owner
Here is the documentary of the return Ford just posted in timing to the Ford vs Ferrari movie. I wish they would have played this as a double feature with the movie.
mtdubvee
GT Owner
Tomcat
GT Owner
Ford vs Ferrari is to actual 1966 LeMans as "Top Gun" was to Naval Fighter aviation...condensed/simplified/dramatized for public consumption.
