"Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story" provides arguably the most exhilarating rush of the summer. This feel-good drama, based on a true story, chronicles the experiences of Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe), a young gamer who becomes a force to be reckoned with on the professional racetrack circuit. (The real Jann Mardenborough actually drove in the film's racing scenes.) And if that is not rousing enough, the film includes what may be the greatest use of Kenny G in any film, ever.
Danny Moore (Orlando Bloom) is a Nissan marketer who comes up with the crazy idea that they should have a contest to find the best/fastest "Gran Turismo" gamer (aka "sim" driver) to compete on the racetrack in real life. Since the video game is the accurate simulation of racing, how about putting the proverbial rubber to the road? Danny's idea "to reignite the dream to drive" is met with both interest and skepticism. There is no reset button on the course, and not only can a driver be killed, but they can also kill others as well. Danny, however, thinks with the right chief engineer, a gamer can be trained to perform well on the course — and even win.
