#Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend Movie Review

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Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend Movie Review

I love sports cars and movies about racing—from Steve McQueen in Le Mans to Christian Bale in Ford Vs. Ferrari, I am there waving the checkered flag. I also adore biopics about gearheads who come from humble beginnings to realize their big dreams—Tucker, starring Jeff Bridges, is a perennial favorite. Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend has all the right parts, but it stalls at the start and barely limps across the finish line.

The cast is not A-list, but it’s able—Frank Grillo plays the older version of Ferruccio Lamborghini, Mira Sorvino is his long-suffering second wife, and a smirking Gabriel Byrne is his rival, Enzo Ferrari. The cars are stunning, as are the lovely locations and lavish sets. But the movie is mostly set in the days before the heyday of the Lambo, with Romano Reggiani in the title role. The focus is on early strife, family trauma, and how they made their name on tractors. Yes, tractors. Yawn.

I understand that writer-director Bobby Moresco (who won an Oscar for co-writing Crash with Paul Haggis in 2004), was working with a low budget, but seriously—this is the most boring possible aspect upon which to focus. At 96 minutes, the movie feels about 45 minutes too long. Despite the real-life drama and strife to be mined, Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend feels very paint-by-numbers.

Unfortunately, it’s a non-starter.

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Review by S.L. Wilson

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It’s more like a dramatized documentary than a proper story. And it probably had to stick close to reality, instead of making Ferruccio a likeable, relatable character.

Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend is a 2022 American biographical film written and directed by Robert Moresco and starring Frank Grillo.

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A Review of ‘Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend’ (2022)

If you are a fan of fast cars and automobile history, you might want to watch Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend (2022). It is a biopic about the founder of one of the most iconic brands in the automotive industry. The movie follows Lamborghini’s life from his childhood in rural Italy, where he developed a passion for mechanics and engineering, to his successful career as a tractor manufacturer after World War II. Along the way, he faces personal and professional challenges, such as his turbulent marriage to Annita, the rivalry with Enzo Ferrari, and a quest to build the ultimate sports car.

The movie is written and directed by Bobby Moresco and loosely adapted from the biography Ferruccio Lamborghini: La storia ufficiale by Tonino Lamborghini. It stars Frank Grillo as Ferruccio Lamborghini, a visionary entrepreneur who rose from humble beginnings to create a legacy of innovation and excellence. The movie also features Oscar winners Mira Sorvino as Lamborghini’s wife Annita and Gabriel Byrne as his nemesis Enzo Ferrari, respectively. Each of them delivers a solid performance. The movie also has a talented supporting cast, including Eliana Jones as Billie Alland, Lamborghini’s American lover; Giorgio Cantarini as Giorgio Lamborghini, his son, and heir; and Francesca Tizzano as Gabriella, his loyal secretary.

The movie is a tribute to Lamborghini’s genius and ambition, and the cultural and historical context stemmed from his vision. It features the evolution of Lamborghini’s designs, from his first prototype, the 350 GTV, to his masterpiece, the Miura. This movie will appeal to car enthusiasts and history buffs alike. It is a movie that celebrates the spirit of innovation and creativity that drove Lamborghini to pursue his dreams and leave a mark on the world.

Now for the downside of the movie. It is fragmented, filled with sound bite moments, and edited with the tropes of a modern biopic. It is enjoyable at a basic level. But it does not feel like it contains enough substance for a satisfying viewing. It is always great to see Gabriel Byrne and Mira Sorvino still acting after all these years. I give it a mid rating for solid production and good acting from the lead performers, despite the flaws in the delivery of its storytelling.

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Movie Review: "LAMBORGHINI: THE MAN BEHIND THE LEGEND"