The world of cinema has recently proposed a cascade of biopics, that is, films about the lives of some famous people who have marked the course of history, whether current or not. To give just one example, the phenomenon of the year was undoubtedly “Oppenheimer,” based on J. Robert Oppenheimer and his Manhattan Project, but apparently the world of automobiles would also lend itself to this kind of entertainment. After the disappointing (and bad) film about Ferruccio Lamborghini, now it's time Enzo Ferrari.
The Drake Movie, Simply “Ferrari“, hits theaters on December 14th with great expectations. The production is one of those high-profile productions, just remember that the director is the signature of Oscar nominee Michael Mann, while the cast is made up of a bevy of top-notch actors, starting with Adam Driver (in the role of Enzo). ) and Penelope Cruz.
A precisely defined period of time
The main aim of these latest generation film biographies is to carefully present the personalities of the various characters addressed, to outline their character and nature and to describe in the best possible way their stories between successes and failures, fears and hopes. The formula is also repeated effectively in “Ferrari”, because Events from 1957 are recounted when the owner of the Prancing Horse experiences his most delicate moment, following the untimely death of his son Dino, who died of muscular dystrophy at the age of 24.
The Drake also has to face a marital crisis, a parallel relationship with his lover and, above all, he has to secure his treasure: the company that bears his name. There is only one way to get Maranello's cars back on the market, and that is to win competitions. The primary target is called Triumph at the Mille Miglia. Car enthusiasts certainly know that Taruffi will manage to take Ferrari to the top step of the podium, but at a high price.
Ferrari, an intense film
In recent months, the Michael Mann-directed film has found itself in the maelstrom of controversy sparked by Pier Francesco Favino, who questioned the film why the Hollywood production didn't even choose an Italian actor to tell the story of one of the country's most solid legends. After this disagreement was resolved, the American feature film triumphed at the Venice Film Festival, thanks also to the acting performance of Adam Driver, aged with effective make-up to resemble the sixty-year-old Ferrari and, above all, in his movements and facial expressions confident expressions, harsh tone and cynicism. Penelope Cruz is also good as his wife Laura, who is shocked by the premature loss of her firstborn and coming to terms with her husband's infidelity.
So the film can count about the support and direct advice from Piero Ferrari, Drake's second son, which allowed us to limit the classic American historical licenses, in this case reduced to the bare minimum. Only in a few situations are freedoms taken away for the purposes of action. Finally, the racing footage, the accuracy of the cars, the reproductions of the costumes and the settings of Italy at that time are very faithful to the original and were able to satisfy even the most demanding enthusiasts. So all that remains is to sit back and discover the events behind the man who became a legend.