Directed by James Mangold, Ford v Ferrari (released in some international markets as Le Mans '66 ) centers on one of the most legendary rivalries in automotive history. The narrative tracks a visionary team of American car designers and engineers, spearheaded by automotive legend Carroll Shelby (played by Matt Damon) and hot-tempered British race driver Ken Miles (played by Christian Bale). Commissioned by Henry Ford II and Lee Iacocca, their singular mission is to build a high-performance machine from scratch to end Scuderia Ferrari’s absolute dominance at the grueling 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France.
: Upon its release, 'Ford v Ferrari' was met with widespread praise from critics. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a "Certified Fresh" rating of 91% based on 177 reviews, with the critics consensus stating it "delivers all the polished auto action audiences will expect — and balances it with enough gripping... drama". A review from Cinema Express hailed it as "a near-perfect race from start to finish... It is the perfect lap," praising the film for being "more about the men behind the machines" than just the racing itself. The film's success at the box office was equally remarkable, grossing $225.5 million worldwide against its production budget. ford vs ferrari isaidub upd
