Inspired by the story of gamer turned real-life racecar driver Jann Mardenborough, “Gran Turismo” is a pretty good time at the movies.
The film, which is more grounded in reality than Sony’s other game adaptations, follows the true story of Jann Mardenborough , a gamer and Gran Turismo superfan with the goal of one day becoming a professional driver. Jann comes from a working-class family in Cardiff, Wales, and has been discouraged from pursuing his dream by his parents .
The story plays out as expected. The traditional beats of a summer crowd-pleaser feature prominently, with the addition of jokes and references to video game culture. The script is not flashy but is structurally sound — helping to drive home the film’s central messages and themes. Both Bloom and Harbour turn in commendable performances. Bloom plays a slightly slimy salesman — one who has to be convinced of Jann’s ability on the racetrack and in front of cameras. Harbour provides both emotional weight and comic relief as a grumpy and unwilling mentor to Jann. His performance is quite similar to what he does in “Stranger Things,” adding levity to what could have been an overly serious character.
On the surface, “Gran Turismo” is a departure from Blomkamp’s previous style and themes. The South African-born filmmaker made a splash in 2009 with “District 9,” a sci-fi thriller that was a critical and commercial success, following up with “
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