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Gamer Turned Pro Racer's Story Brought to Screen in 'Gran Turismo' Biopic

  • The film tells the true story of Jann Mardenborough, who went from playing Gran Turismo games to becoming a professional driver through the GT Academy program.
  • It depicts Mardenborough's rise as a racer, including early successes, a tragic crash, and eventually competing at Le Mans.
  • The movie takes creative license with some events but involves real figures like Mardenborough as consultants.
  • Reviews are mixed, with criticism about stereotypes but praise for some racing sequences.
  • The film aims to capture the spirit of the popular PlayStation racing franchise.
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