12 Essential Movies Still To Come In 2019
9. Ford V Ferrari (Le Mans '66)
In terms of great movies, there is not a whole load to choose from in the motorsport section. However, judging by the cast, the trailer and the director, Ford V Ferrari may be an addition to that very list.
Starring Christian Bale ('Dark Knight' trilogy) and Matt Damon (The Martian) being directed and written by James Mangold (Logan) the film details the team of engineers and designers from Ford, led by Damon in his portrayal as Caroll Shelby and their British driver Ken Miles, played by Bale, as they try and defeat the dominant Ferrari during the 24 Hours Of Le Mans in 1966.
It is one of the great underdog stories in the sport of racing, making it prime for the big screen and for awards season for which it is being hailed as an early contender. With these sentiments being echoed by Mangold himself in interviews, the film looks more like a character/relationship piece rather than just simply a movie about cars.
The cars seem to be the backdrop for a much deeper film. This will certainly appeal to those film goers who do not have that much care for cars and the intricacies of race.