‘Ford v Ferrari’ speeds to No. 1; ‘Charlie’s Angels’ fizzles

  “Ford v Ferrari” put its competition in rearview, racing to a $31 million debut at box office in a . 1 finish that counted as a win for big-budget originality.

James Mangold’s racing drama rode into weekend with strong reviews and Oscar buzz for it's for les, Christian Bale and Matt Damon. And audiences enthusiastically greeted it, giving $98 million movies an A-plus CinemaScore.

“Ford v Ferrari,” which dramatizes Ford Motor Co.’s push to unseat perennial power Ferrari at France’s 24-hour Les Mans race in 1966, has been considered a kind of throwback film, built largely on story, practical effects, and star power.

Elizabeth Banks’ “Charlie’s Angels” reboot couldn’t keep up. Kristen Stewart-led film opened below expectations with $8.6 million.