Let's race to the finish line and break down the event of PlayStation's unexpected biopic.
The Big Picture After the resounding success of The Last of Us on TV and Uncharted in theaters, PlayStation Productions has brought another of its iconic gaming franchises to live-action with Gran Turismo. However, since the driving simulator doesn't have a story mode to adapt, the movie dramatizes the real-life journey of Jann Mardenborough, a gamer turned into a real racer, thanks to the conjoined efforts of Sony and Nissan.
To kick off the GT Academy, Danny tracks down Gran Turismo players who set international records in tracks of the game. This select group of gamers gets an invitation to participate in an online contest to determine who will be invited to the GT Academy. That’s the opportunity Jann has waited for his whole life, as the gamer has been dreaming about becoming a professional racer since he was only five years old.
Why Did Jack Salter Stop Racing? Jann’s first race after getting his license happens at the Nürburgring in Germany, a track known for how dangerous it can get when the wind blows too hard. Unfortunately, while doing a risky maneuver, Jann loses control of his car and gets involved in an accident that takes a spectator’s life. Jann is traumatized by the experience and considers dropping his driving career. He’s stopped by Jack, who reveals why he quit the sport many years prior.
What Happens During the Le Mans Race? Jann, Matty, and Antonio take shifts behind the wheel to preserve their physician integrity. Since Jann is supposed to drive more than his colleagues, as he has more experience, he starts the race to have the time to get some sleep before coming back for the final laps. Everything is going well until Jann witnesses a horrifying accident involving another car. After that, the young driver freezes, thinking about the unfortunate Nürburgring affair.
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