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Gran Turismo
2023 135 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★7.1
Adventure, Drama, Action
Director: Neill Blomkamp
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Description
The ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$44.43M
Worldwide:
$121.7M
Starring
David Harbour
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Orlando Bloom
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Archie Madekwe
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Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Gran Turismo is a visually striking sports drama that successfully captures the visceral excitement of racing, even as it adheres to familiar underdog tropes. While praised for Neill Blomkamp's direction and David Harbour's standout performance, the film polarizes audiences between those who enjoy the accessible, exhilarating spectacle and racing purists frustrated by technical inaccuracies and a predictable script.
| Acting | David Harbour delivers an exceptional, standout performance that serves as the film's emotional anchor. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and visual effects effectively convey the speed, danger, and unique perspective of sim-racing. | |
| Score | The score by Lorne Balfe and Andrew Kawczynski expertly elevates the intensity of the racing sequences. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on generic sports-movie clichés and predictable relationship subplots, leading some to find it formulaic or soul-less. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the film's technical realism are divided; general audiences find the racing sequences thrilling, while racing enthusiasts criticize inaccuracies regarding vehicle behavior and track authenticity. |