"You don't have to know a thing about cars, racetracks or Formula One regulations to guess where this epic of male aggression is headed. But if the overall arc of F1 is fairly predictable, the movie is good at keeping you off-balance from moment to moment."
"Based on the true story of Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles working together during Le Mans in 1966, Ford v Ferrari offers high octane thrills, a stellar cast, and enough shop talk to satisfy newcomers and well-seasoned gearheads alike. Engines roar, drivers yell, and an emotional storyline keeps the wheels on the road."
"A grizzled veteran and an impulsive rookie jockey for position in Pixar's comic take on racing flick tropes that mirrors the plot of F1 right down to its suspenseful final twist."
F1 stars Brad Pitt as a veteran driver clashing with young hotshot Damson Idris in a story with a predictable arc but engaging moment-to-moment pacing. The film earned four Academy Award nominations. NPR audience members recommended several racing films for F1 fans: Le Mans (1971) with Steve McQueen as a grizzled veteran competing in the 24-hour race using practical effects; Rush (2013), Ron Howard's Formula One film tracing a real-life 1970s rivalry; Ford v Ferrari (2019), based on Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles at Le Mans in 1966, offering thrills and emotional storytelling; and Cars (2006), Pixar's comic take on racing tropes mirroring F1's plot structure.
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