Many of you may already be familiar with the game Gran Turismo. Yes, this racing simulator game that can be played on PlayStation is indeed very popular, and in 2023, it has been adapted into a film. Interestingly, despite being adapted from a game, the premise of this film is based on the true story of a Gran Turismo gamer named Jann Mardenborough, who later became a professional racer.
Gran Turismo tells the story of Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe), a Gran Turismo player who gets the opportunity to become a real racer through a special program. However, Jann must overcome various challenges that he has never faced before in order to achieve this dream.
Given its premise based on a true story, Gran Turismo certainly comes across more as a biopic than a game adaptation film. Nevertheless, the film is considered successful in blending the dramatic elements that are characteristic of biopics with the racing theme that is the main genre of the game.
