Gran Turismo: Based On A True Story (DVD)

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Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wishfulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won aseries of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecardriver.

Critics Reviews

  • “Gran Turismo is satisfyingly simple, its ensemble an embodiment ofwell-worn tropes: the underdog, the jaded coach, the parents who struggle toaccept their wunderkind son’s dreams.”ShirleyLi (The Atlantic)
  • “Mardenborough's sto­ry is remarkable, and it is extremely well toldhere. Even viewers who don't like video games will want to break out thechampagne for "Gran Turismo.” The film is a winner."Gary M.Kramer (Salon.com)
  • “The lanky Madekwe is an appealing hero, one might say an avatar forus in the audience. And director Neil Blomkamp does a terrific job of makingJann’s time at the console seem “real” and the real racetrack align withthe sim.”Nell Minow (Movie Mom)
  • “The film is at least one argument against parents who yell at theirchildren that all that time spent playing video games won't lead to anything inthe real world.”Adam Graham (Detroit News)

Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wishfulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won aseries of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecardriver.

Critics Reviews

  • “Gran Turismo is satisfyingly simple, its ensemble an embodiment ofwell-worn tropes: the underdog, the jaded coach, the parents who struggle toaccept their wunderkind son’s dreams.”ShirleyLi (The Atlantic)
  • “Mardenborough's sto­ry is remarkable, and it is extremely well toldhere. Even viewers who don't like video games will want to break out thechampagne for "Gran Turismo.” The film is a winner."Gary M.Kramer (Salon.com)
  • “The lanky Madekwe is an appealing hero, one might say an avatar forus in the audience. And director Neil Blomkamp does a terrific job of makingJann’s time at the console seem “real” and the real racetrack align withthe sim.”Nell Minow (Movie Mom)
  • “The film is at least one argument against parents who yell at theirchildren that all that time spent playing video games won't lead to anything inthe real world.”Adam Graham (Detroit News)

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