Gran Turismo (2023)

Rating: 8.2

I actually really enjoyed Gran Turismo! It has a similar feel and effect as Ford v Ferrari - but doesn’t come close to what that movie did. Still, I found it riveting and loved the brisk action and feel good underdog story! It’s predictably scripted but Neill Blomkamp’s immersive direction really puts us in the drivers seat beside Jann. A crazy, unbelievable and inspiration true story of a gamer turned racer that wins you over with its charm, emotion and performances.

*** No full review as I am taking a break for the month of August... so please enjoy this extended video review***

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Film Info:

Premise: Based on the unbelievable, inspiring true story of a team of underdogs - a struggling, working-class gamer, a failed former race car driver, and an idealistic motorsport exec - who risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.

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Sony - Columbia Pictures

Directed by Neill Blomkamp

Screenplay by Jason Hall & Zach Baylin

Story by Jason Hall & Alex Tse

Cast: David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Djimon Hounsou, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner

Runtime: 2hr 14min

Rating: PG

Action, Drama, Sport

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IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 60%

RT Audience Score: 98%

RT Critic Average: 5.9/10

RT Audience Average: 4.7/5

Metacritic Score: 46

CinemaScore: A

Letterboxd: 3.4/5

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Fun Fact: Jann Mardenborough plays a stunt double in the film for the actor who portrays himself.

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Trailer: