Movie Review | ‘Ferrari
Ferrari , the latest factual film to hit the big screen, is a high-performance vehicle that still manages to hold back a bit, even if it's fueled by director Michael Mann's obvious passion for the material (his interest dates back to his early days at the cinema). School), in addition to excellent performances. With Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari and, in particular, Penélope Cruz as his wife Laura Ferrari.
The series takes place in 1957 and revolves around a racing legend and his complicated personal life. Although he lives openly with Laura, his legal wife and mother of his late son Dino, as well as with his mother Adalgisa (a superb Daniela Pepperno), he also lives in another part of the city with his high life. With his lover Lina Lardi (Shailene Woodley, playing a character much younger than the older gray-haired driver), he has another son, Piero (Giuseppe Festinizi), of whom Laura knows nothing.
The angry and complicated relationship between the Ferraris intensifies when Laura, already devastated, learns of her son's existence. The emotional chemistry between Driver and Cruise permeates the scenes of their lives; Unfortunately, the rest of the story (Ferrari's financial problems, which came to a head at the same time in its life) could have used more fuel.
With the company bankrupt, Ferrari decides to recoup its losses by betting on racing, investing in five different drivers and cars to travel a thousand miles across Italy in the famous Mille Miglia race. It seems like it should be much more emotional than it actually is on screen. Although the scenery is truly beautiful and the stories of some of the racers are impressive, especially the lovers Linda Christian and Alfonso de Portago (played by Sarah Gadon and Gabrielle Leone), the elderly racing driver Piero Taruffi (played by Dr. McDreamy ) himself and Patrick Dempsey, the racing driver.
I also found that the personal stories developed faster and were more emotional, which isn't exactly ideal, especially when set in the world of racing cars. Overall, I think the film is worth seeing, but unfortunately it's not a must see, despite the great cast.
Ferrari is currently in theaters and streaming on Max, and you can watch the trailer here.
