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Neill Blomkamp, Gran Turismo, Haunted Mansion & Meg 2: The Trench

Aug 11, 2023
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Blomkamp's Inspiration for Gran Turismo

  • Director Neill Blomkamp was drawn to Gran Turismo because of its inspiring true story about a gamer becoming a real racer.
  • He wanted to make a positive, aspirational movie unlike his usual darker sci-fi works.
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Blending Reality and Game Visuals

  • The film recreates the Gran Turismo game's visuals using real-world and VFX elements.
  • It shows the game calculating race tracks holographically as if in real space.
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Filming Authentic Racing Scenes

  • Actors did not drive but were inside cars driven by stunt drivers in complex rigs.
  • The setup caused motion sickness due to limited view and high G-forces.
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