This is not a biopic of race car entrepreneur Enzo Ferrari (played by an almost unrecognizable Adam Driver, ), but a look at a time in his life when he faced two crises: Keeping his company solvent, while maintaining his marriage and mistress. To improve his car’s image, he enters the Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy. Other than this big event, which dominates the final act, there are only occasional fast drives around the track. The rest is spent in intense encounters with his wife (Penélope Cruz) and mistress (Shailene Woodley). Driver is compelling every moment and his scenes with an also excellent Cruz form the film’s core, while his work with Woodley allows for some lighter insights. Director Michael Mann has crafted the film in a traditional Hollywood manner with a straightforward timeline. The race footage effectively captures the intense speed, but it’s the personal encounters, especially with Cruz, that give the film its depth. It’s an intelligent approach that lacks real expressive emotion, but offers a fascinating insight into a man’s personal and professional “drive.” 
(4 / 5)