First Reactions To Neill Blomkamp's GRAN TURISMO Praise it as a Great Video Game Movie

The first reactions to Neill Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo movie have hit social media and critics are loving it and praising it as one of the best video game movies that’s been made. It’s cool to see these critics so excited about the movie and that gets me excited about watching it!

The film has been described as “the ultimate wish fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.” Jann was able to translate his impressive Gran Turismo gaming skills into real life through a series of Nissan competitions, resulting in him becoming a professional race car driver.

The reactions call it a “solid adaptation”, a “turbo-boosted sports epic”, “a winner”, “incredible” and more.

#GranTurismo is a solid adaptation! Really dug how they incorporated certain game visuals into the movie — and Neill Blomkamp’s style for the film in general for that matter. Lots of very effective handheld and more intimate camera work with real texture that makes it all feel… pic.twitter.com/vFaxE53poC

— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) July 12, 2023

Add #GranTurismo to the list of incredible video game adaptations this year. A turbo-boosted sports epic that knows precisely when to accelerate & slow down its pace. Star Archie Madekwe channels the nimbly courageous gamer inside all of us. David Harbour steals the show pic.twitter.com/Efp6kPBVXm

— Robert Butler III (@DirectorRB3) July 11, 2023

The #GranTurismo movie is a winner.

The shocking true story told here races laps around most video game titles as films. Found myself hooked, especially in the second half. Slick racing with creative nods for gamers. Great work from David Harbour & Archie Madekwe. Good movie! pic.twitter.com/ianMi6Ogen

— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) July 12, 2023

.@granturismo manages to combine the unbridled passion of the best sports films, the fun details & references of Video Game movies, and the aspirational drive & belief within great biopics

Then mixes them into one of, if not the, greatest video game movie ever#GranTurismoMovie pic.twitter.com/MPKATBS6Nd

— Coy Jandreau (@CoyJandreau) July 12, 2023

#GranTurismo was incredible. fans of the video game will be pleased pic.twitter.com/J03g2GudPj

— THEDISCFATHER (@TheDiscFather) July 12, 2023

#GranTurismo joins #Air and #Blackberry in not only my biggest suprises of the year but also in my overall TOP 10 of 2023 to date.@granturismo just gobsmacked me. pic.twitter.com/spzL8bunOk

— Coy Jandreau (@CoyJandreau) July 12, 2023

Just finished watching the #GranTurismoMovie. I can't give a full review but I can say the racing action was filmed in a cool, unique way. The story gave off Karate Kid vibes at certain points. Curious to see the Gran Turismo community's reaction to this film. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/6UxdnKG53I

— BeckfordDesigns (@DesignsBeckford) July 12, 2023

#GranTurismo is the real deal and a glorious, crowd-pleasing return to form for Neill Blomkamp, who directs the hell out of this based-on-a-true-story sports movie. Blomkamp mixes visceral reality with heightened videogame-ish flourishes to great effect, plus real emotionality 🏎️ pic.twitter.com/KLyTeP7fLA

— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) July 12, 2023

The movie features a great ensemble cast that includes Orlando Bloom and David Harbour, who are set to star in the film along with Archie Madekwe. The cast also includes Djimon Hounsou (Shazam!), Geri Halliwell-Horner (Six Underground), Daniel Puig (Naomi), Maeve Courtier-Lilley (The Outpost), Emelia Hartford (A Hollywood Christmas), Pepe Barroso (High Seas), and Sang Heon Lee (XO, Kitty).

Blomkamp is directing from a script by Jason Hall and Zach Baylin, with PlayStation Productions’ Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan producing alongside Doug Belgrad and Dana Brunetti.

Game creator Kazunori Yamauchi and Hall are executive producing the film, which Sony Pictures will release in theaters on August 11, 2023.