Go Like Hell

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Go Like Hell
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Original Release Date:
2019
Original Running Time:
152
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
134
Time Cut:
18
Brief Synopsis:
Go Like Hell is a light but (in my opinion) substantial edit that tightens and focuses the narrative of Ford v. Ferrari, resulting in what I believe is a stronger film. I loved the original release, but even in theatres found myself questioning the authenticity of some aspects, causing a dissatisfaction that I felt wasn't necessary.
Intention:
The purpose of this edit was to focus the film more on the story of Ken Miles (played by Christian Bale), as well as to have more grounding in reality, and rid it of many clichés that sports movies and biopics often suffer from. For the first time, my goal was to make this a replacement for the original: I want this to be something I can revisit without my mind wandering out of the film's reality, while still maintaining the charm and integrity the original has, so there's nothing that feels missing or incomplete.
Special Thanks:
TM2YC for being the only one who showed interested in the edit, and assisting me in the editing process.
Release Information:
Digital
Editing Details:
Edited using Premiere Pro, often utilising 5.1 channels to isolate audio and/or make smooth transitions from where I cut. Other than that, this was a pretty linear editing process - I started watching the film, and cut whatever I saw fit from there.
Cuts and Additions:
0:00:00 - "FE.org" 'Netflix-style' card and my own "CJM" logo card
0:00:05 - Opening logos
- 0:00:25 - Replaced audio with track #2 "Wide View" from soundtrack
- 0:00:50 - "Fanedit.org Presents" text
- 0:00:55 - "A Fanedit by CJ MacMillan" text
- 0:01:09 - "Go Like Hell" text
0:01:21 - Cut original Shelby opening, we now start with the Ford plant scene
0:10:31 - Cut Shelby "Not yet."
0:12:25 - Cut another Shelby "Not yet."
0:12:28 - Cut another Shelby "Not yet."
0:12:31 - Cut Shelby "Now."
0:12:35 - Cut Phil "Nice move, Ken."
0:25:14 - Restructured scene
0:26:37 - Cut scene opening, now begins with Iacocca rolling up
0:26:54 - Cut 'small-talk'
0:28:39 - Cut excess shots
0:31:46 - Cut shot of Shelby eating nachos
0:33:08 - Cut Shelby flying the plane
0:51:52 - Cut Miles 'self-monologuing'
0:52:04 - Cut more of Miles' 'self-monologuing'
0:52:12 - Cut more of Miles' 'self-monologuing'
0:52:30 - Cut more of Miles' 'self-monologuing'
0:56:37 - Cut Shelby "Oh yes."
0:57:44 - Cut Shelby "...in Modena, Italy."
0:59:45 - Cut excess shot of Shelby
1:00:42 - Trimmed shot of Shelby
1:09:35 - Restructured scene
1:41:58 - Cut Beebe's call
1:43:48 - Cut Peter "...the brakes!"
1:45:54 - Cut 'nut' scene
1:46:33 - Cut Miles "Let's do it."
1:49:47 - Cut 'the Deuce' scene
1:50:36 - Cut Beebe "Yeah."
1:54:48 - Cut Shelby "Not yet."
1:54:50 - Cut another Shelby "Not yet.:
1:54:52 - Cut Shelby "Now."
1:55:55 - Cut Beebe's freakout
2:03:13 - Cut Shelby's voiceover
2:04:35 - Cut Shelby catch-up
2:06:14 - Cut Shelby "Tools are useful..."
2:14:21 - Fin.

User reviews

4 reviews
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10.0
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10.0(4)
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10.0(4)
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10.0(4)
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10.0(4)
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10.0(4)
(Updated: February 27, 2024)
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
A fan edit so good that it succeeds in replacing the original. It reminded me of another great modern racing biopic called rush (2013) directed by Ron Howard which like fan edit felt more like a character-driven modern day classic sports movie that just happens to also be a biopic unlike the original Ford v Ferrar which more of the latter. The editing was so good that the narrative felt natural without anything feeling left out as if I was watching the official movie. A perfect 10/10 fan edit.

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Yes
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(Updated: May 21, 2020)
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10.0
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What can I say? This was a great movie, and had not the slightest evidence of an amateur edit. The best review I can give is my score of the original vs the fanedit. (6.5 original vs 8.0 fanedit)

Original:
1.5 / 2 directing & technical aspect
1 / 1 story
.5 / 1 act I
1 / 1 act II
1 / 1 act III
1 / 1 acting
.5 / 1 writing
0 / 1 originality
0 / 1 lasting ability to make you think

6.5/ 10
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"Go Like Hell" FanEdit:
2 / 2 directing & technical aspect
1 / 1 story
1 / 1 act I
1 / 1 act II
1 / 1 act III
1 / 1 acting
1 / 1 writing
0 / 1 originality
0 / 1 lasting ability to make you think

8 / 10
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Dialogue, pacing, and direction have all been improved for a better experience. The movie gets an 8.5. The edit gets a 10!

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Saw this is the theatre and enjoied the film. This "Ken Miles" centric edit for me was much better making the story more cohesive. Thanks for the great work

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Another wonderful Macmilln edit. Go Like Hell does a phenomenal job at taking an already fantastic film — Ford v Ferrari — and making it more grounded, with seamless editing from start to finish.

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