“Twin engines” make the real race and real-life drama “Ford v Ferrari” explosively faster

“Heat” that overturns difficult themes

However, whether ``Ford v Ferrari'' seemed like a movie that ``anyone could watch'' (as a first impression, not the content), that is not necessarily the case. Although the film has a strong cast, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and James Mangold, the director of `` LOGAN '' (17), it is hard to say that the themes it deals with are suitable for the light audience.

In the first place, when hearing a title like ``Ford v Ferrari,'' people of the generation who didn't know about that era might get a little nervous and think, ``Isn't it necessary to have some prior knowledge?'' What's more, the posters and trailers hint at a number of ``masculine'' elements such as ``cars,'' ``friendship,'' and ``hot blood.'' Given the timing of its release, it was clear that it was an award-winning film, and the quality is definitely at the "must-see!" level, but it's not a date movie, family movie, or group movie, and its intended target audience is quite narrow. It can be said.

“Ford v Ferrari” (c)2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

For example, ` `Parasite '' (2019) has an interesting setting and mystery elements, while ``Once Upon a Time in Hollywood '' (19) has director Quentin Tarantino's brand power. Although it has a wide range of ``selling points'' such as the first meeting between Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, this work is very serious without being particularly playful, so it is difficult to attract young people and casual viewers.

By the way, this work was a project that did not materialize for about 10 years, and at one time it was directed by Michael Mann and Brad Pitt of ` `Heat '' (1995), and later by Joseph Kosinski of `` Top Gun: Maverick '' (2020). The director and Tom Cruise were working together. However, the project was abandoned and the current form was adopted. This is just speculation, but I think it was a project that was difficult to make profitable. Even though ``Ford v Ferrari'' has been successfully produced after overcoming some problems, I think it gives the impression that it is difficult for beginners to get into, to put it bluntly.

However, that is just an "image". The content of this work is a drama about ``working people'' that is extremely universal. The racing scenes not only have an overwhelming sense of realism, but are also filled with spectacle and thrills that will captivate you, and the story is designed in a way that does not exclude first-time viewers. It is true that "cars," "friendship," and "passion" are the backbone of this work, but there is also a "realistic passion" similar to the phenomenon of being excited by the World Cup or the Olympics even if you don't know the rules. be. That unrivaled energy could be called the "reason" why they have been such a hit around the world.

“Ford v Ferrari” (c)2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

In other words, ``Ford v Ferrari'' is a movie that you will definitely get addicted to as long as you go to the theater. Then, when the people seated in the theater are captivated by the work that is moving forward at full throttle, the keyword ``true story'' becomes even more powerful. The ``persuasion power'' of the events taking place in front of our eyes becomes completely different. The meaning of this can be felt to the fullest during the Le Mans race scene, which is the biggest highlight.

From now on, I would like to focus on the ``heat'' of this work, and approach its appeal from aspects such as ``story,'' ``direction and visuals,'' and ``acting.''

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