This was far better than I expected it to be. Even with its bloated runtime, rough CGI, and overstuffed plot, Gran Turismo is mostly well-acted, features many heartfelt and compelling scenes, and boasts terrific sound mixing and editing that heighten the speed and danger of the racing sequences.
Sport biopic formula is predictably followed, but the central characters are given plenty of depth and unique traits to make their interactions largely believable and sometimes moving.
Although the lack of color grading sometimes makes the film look ugly, some clever gleefully gimmicky directing choices give the driving footage a dose of video-game-feeling and it makes them unique to watch.
I certainly didn't love everything about this, but I found myself pleasantly surprised by how often I was getting wrapped up in the story and how often the filmmaking impressed me.
Video game movies are getting pretty good, and I'm here for it.
Sport biopic formula is predictably followed, but the central characters are given plenty of depth and unique traits to make their interactions largely believable and sometimes moving.
Although the lack of color grading sometimes makes the film look ugly, some clever gleefully gimmicky directing choices give the driving footage a dose of video-game-feeling and it makes them unique to watch.
I certainly didn't love everything about this, but I found myself pleasantly surprised by how often I was getting wrapped up in the story and how often the filmmaking impressed me.
Video game movies are getting pretty good, and I'm here for it.