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Drama

Description:

A film adaptation of the true story of the men who challenged the reigning champions, Ferrari, at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Matt Damon and Christian Bale deliver standout performances as a former racer-turned-car designer and a maverick racer, respectively, both hired by Ford. The film explores their individual struggles (though the central conflict is actually with Ford executives) and their friendship. The car racing scenes are full of thrills. Directed by James Mangold of *Copland* and *Logan* fame, he masterfully handles this heartwarming material packed with emotional intensity! While evoking classics like *Ford v. Aldrich*, the subtle “bitter aftertaste” left behind is quintessential Mangold. intoxicate (C) Naoto Takano