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Turbo

  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
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6.1/10
107
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Turbo (2009)
  • Short
  • Action
  • Drama
It tells the story of Hugo Park a misspent youth whose only outlet for angst is a 4D fighting video-game called "Super Turbo Arena". When Pharaoh King, the Michael Jordan of cyber-sports, an... Read allIt tells the story of Hugo Park a misspent youth whose only outlet for angst is a 4D fighting video-game called "Super Turbo Arena". When Pharaoh King, the Michael Jordan of cyber-sports, announces a tournament to determine who will join his pro-team, Hugo sets his eyes on the pr... Read allIt tells the story of Hugo Park a misspent youth whose only outlet for angst is a 4D fighting video-game called "Super Turbo Arena". When Pharaoh King, the Michael Jordan of cyber-sports, announces a tournament to determine who will join his pro-team, Hugo sets his eyes on the prize. But, Hugo isn't the only gamer who wants fame and glory. If Hugo wants to win he's go... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
107
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  • Director
    • Jarrett Lee Conaway
  • Writers
    • Jarrett Lee Conaway
    • Erika Navarro
  • Stars
    • Justin Chon
    • David Lehre
    • Ilram Choi
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  • Director
    • Jarrett Lee Conaway
  • Writers
    • Jarrett Lee Conaway
    • Erika Navarro
  • Stars
    • Justin Chon
    • David Lehre
    • Ilram Choi
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    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Justin Chon
    Justin Chon
    • Hugo Park
    David Lehre
    David Lehre
    • Shamus Bryce
    Ilram Choi
    Ilram Choi
    • Tobias Park
    Alice Hunter
    Alice Hunter
    • Ruse Kapri
    Jocko Sims
    Jocko Sims
    • Pharaoh King
    Vai Tiare
    • Ruse's Avatar
    Jessen Noviello
    Jessen Noviello
    • Shamus' Avatar
    Michael Battle
    Michael Battle
    • Dragoon
    Rebecca Denise
    • Pharoah Girl
    Rachna Khatau
    Rachna Khatau
    • Pharaoh Girl
    Romina León
    Romina León
    • Shamusnite
    • (as Romina Hyland)
    Romeo Marquez Jr.
    • JCON
    Shanika Oprecht
    • Pharaoh Girl
    Jae Phan
    • Avatar
    Diana Zahir
    • Shamusnite
    Flash Johnson
    • Extra - Gamer
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    • Director
      • Jarrett Lee Conaway
    • Writers
      • Jarrett Lee Conaway
      • Erika Navarro
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    8/10
    Making the most of a small budget!
    Director Jarrett Lee Conaway does a lot in a surprisingly small amount of time. Choreographed fight scenes with flurries of special FX shots highlighted within, deceivingly big and futuristic sets, and a young cast you barely get to know, but quickly come to love.

    In Turbo, star Hugo Park (acted well by Justin Chon of Twilight fame) gambles his brother Tobias' (Ilram Choi, a professional stuntman) rent away at a local club, playing a virtual reality game called 'Super Turbo Arena 2'. The game requires gloves and special glasses, it which point, the player's movements are tracked on screen. This movie couldn't have been made at a better time, as video consoles have finally reached a point where movement tracking controllers are a reality. Suddenly, the idea of STA2 seems more possible than ever.

    This is obviously a movie by a gamer, for gamers, as every minute detail is covered. From the techno music backing the fights, to the announcer's voice, this film is a love letter to "Street Fighter", and many other 3D fighting games.

    The only time I found myself disappointed was during key scenes near the end, when a final tournament is held, with a prize take of $50,000. I was looking forward to all of the fights leading up to the final tournament battle, but unfortunately, the only one you really get to see is a part-flashback style fight between the protagonist and his nemesis. I was hoping to be wowed by the action, but cutting what should be an important tournament for ALL of the characters in the film was not the best decision.

    Overall, Turbo nails the atmosphere of Martial Arts video games, and by not overstaying its welcome, it succeeds in drawing you in and keeping you interested. Perhaps this is why so many video game films struggle... you can only do so much with a story you ultimately create yourself (In modern games).
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    • Sep 22, 2009

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • BFAM Studios
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      23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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