I give this film three stars only because it wasn't my type of movie - I am certain folks who are into racing and action films will truly enjoy it. I saw it because it got nominated for multiple Oscars, and because a friend of mine assured me I would like it. Unfortunately, the combination of my lack of interest in the subject matter coupled with the rah-rah Go America message (at the expense of the Italians, naturally) was a bit too much. I do love Christian Bale and Matt Damon as actors, and the technological prowess on display was impressive (sound, editing, CGI, etc.), so I am still glad I saw it. I also appreciated the fact that it was based on a true story and that the Ford Motor Company and the characters involved came across realistically as the less-than-admirable individuals they were.