Speed Racer - the movie

miz ducky · Post by **miz ducky** » Mon May 12, 2008 10:14 am

Hello All!

I saw Speed Racer tonight, despite all the poor reviews that I heard.

I enjoyed it. I remember the cartoon and watching with my little brother. I remember how cheesy it was, so I wasn't expecting anything "ground-breaking" from the movie. I just sat back and enjoyed the silliness, and had tears in my eyes at the end from laughing so much.

Don't go to it if you are expecting a serious movie!!!

Honestly, I would not buy the dvd, and if I ever did happen to have the dvd in my possession, I would skip all the silly talking and plot development (snore).

But all in all, I did enjoy it. All the crazy silly moments made it fun for me.

Have any of you gone to see it yet?

RoboFlonne · Post by **RoboFlonne** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:07 am

I think I'll probably see it this weekend.... I'll let you know how I like it!

Who was expecting super plot development from Speed Racer anyways?

Glad you liked the movie!

Ronin · Post by **Ronin** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:43 pm

I've read some really positive reviews on this film...I wasn't going to watch it at the cinema, but after what I've read I think I will! Glad to hear you enjoyed it though!

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:43 pm

I don't think I've read that. Can you give me a reference?

mightymask · Post by **mightymask** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:53 am

I'm not one to post about a movie but this is different. I loved Speed Racer the cartoon. In my opinion, they could not have done better with this movie. I was astounded at the poor reviews I saw. I'm convinced these critics have never watched the cartoon. The camerawork, the cinematography, the casting - All spot-on. Loved it. If you liked the cartoon, you need to check this movie out.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:53 am

I think I do.

Post by **Kaona** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:46 pm

I admit I didn't want to see Speed Racer, but it was the first day of summer vacation and I didn't have anything better to do.

Boy, was I surprised! It was a blast! I think they did a great job condensing the entire series into a long (+1 potty break) movie, and I have to say it was very entertaining and a lot better than the reviews I've read. Definitely see it on the big screen. DVD won't do it justice.

It is sort of movie meets anime meets CG meets the Matrix brothers on acid.

I loved the Japanese feeling and the blending of nationalities and languages throughout. My son was captivated from start to finish, and yes we did have to go to McDonalds and buy Happy Meals (Speed Racer ones) right after.

Grico · Post by **Grico** » Thu May 22, 2008 10:50 am

Yeah, I will probably see it on dvd when it comes out at some point. I certainly won't go into expecting a deep plot or good acting, so I think my enjoyment will be fine.

duotrouble · Post by **duotrouble** » Thu May 22, 2008 7:02 pm

Didn't enjoy the cartoon. Have no desire to see the movie. Pass.

RoboFlonne · Post by **RoboFlonne** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:37 pm

It was a great movie!!!

If you go to Game Stop and Reserve a game... you can get a free movie ticket for speed racer!

miz ducky · Post by **miz ducky** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:51 pm

I'm glad that you guys all enjoyed it.
After all the reviews I thought that I might have been the odd one out who enjoyed it. But, I'm glad that you all had fun too!

Caroline · Post by **Caroline** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 10:14 pm

there is a new speed racer flash cartoon in production as well, speed racer: the next generation. it's terrible.