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Admit One 11/15

Ford vs Ferrari

Starring: Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, Josh Lucas

Directed by: James Mangold

Plot: American car designer Carroll Shelby and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles battled corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

Rotten Tomatoes Freshness: 91%

Critic Consensus: “Ford v Ferrari delivers all the polished auto action audiences will expect — and balances it with enough gripping human drama to satisfy non-racing enthusiasts”

Charlie’s Angels

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Ella Balinska, Djimon Hounsou, Sam Claflin, Noah Centineo

Directed by: Elizabeth Banks

Plot: When a young systems engineer blows the whistle on a dangerous technology, Charlie’s Angels are called into action, putting their lives on the line to protect us all.

RT Freshness: 64%

Critic Consensus: “Earnest and energetic, if a bit uneven, Elizabeth Banks’s pulpy Charlie’s Angels adds new flair to the franchise with fun performances from its three leads”

The Good Liar

Starring: Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Russell Tovey, Jim Carter, Lily Dodsworth-Evans, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson

Directed by: Bill Condon

Plot: Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.

RT Freshness: 61%

Critic Consensus: N/A

 

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