BakedPigeon
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I was looking for something on the tube a few days ago and came across this movie and decided to watch it. Movie is pretty awesome actually, I loved the way its put together and filmed. Would watch again.
speed racer was a pretty awesome movie
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ChackanKun
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After seeing the Martyrs thread (which people just refuse to let it die!!!), this movie is godlike. But in reality it's not awesome, just enjoyable.
I watched it because it was made by THE brothers and it really looked nice with some original design ideas and that's what it became, a nice movie with an awesome design!
I watched it because it was made by THE brothers and it really looked nice with some original design ideas and that's what it became, a nice movie with an awesome design!
Trixie: Oh my god, was that a ninja?
Pops Racer: More like a "non"-ja. Terrible what passes for a ninja these days.
Pops kicking ninja ass rocked. This movie is full of awesomeness. The race sequence in the desert had me losing my mind in the theater.
Pops Racer: More like a "non"-ja. Terrible what passes for a ninja these days.
Pops kicking ninja ass rocked. This movie is full of awesomeness. The race sequence in the desert had me losing my mind in the theater.
SpeedingUptoStop
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Matthew Fox is one cold blooded mother fucker, he worked well as Racer X.KevinCow said:
I'm gonna have to start up a Matthew Fox defense force soon.
SonicMegaDrive
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The only casting choice I didn't care much for was Trixie.
Now, I think Christina Ricci is a very attractive woman, but I don't think she quite looked the part.
Then again, I don't know of any Hollywood actress who does. Trixie was a cutie.
Now, I think Christina Ricci is a very attractive woman, but I don't think she quite looked the part.
Then again, I don't know of any Hollywood actress who does. Trixie was a cutie.
milkyjay20 said:
Actually, there are a lot of really innovative film techniques used in the movie. It's not just the cars or colors or whatever. The way many scenes are constructed are markedly different from any other movie out there. I'm convinced that if Speed Racer had ever become as popular as The Matrix did, you'd see these techniques mimicked just as often as Bullet Time has been.
Lv99 Slacker
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I saw this for the first time on Cinemax a few weeks ago and once I get a Blu Ray player, this and The Dark Knight will be the first movies I'll buy.
In my opinion the plot was well-built in parts, notably the family dynamics. One scene that stands out: Speed and Pops are quarreling at the hotel and the argument is steadily escalating. Mom jumps in between them and averts a crisis. That moment and a few others like it were recognizable and honest to life and benefit from strong acting and capable (but typical) character development up to that point.
This isn't exceptional drama of course. It is offering more as a story vehicle in comparison to other "kiddie" films or whatever category you're most likely to slot Speed Racer into. In stead of responding merely to outside threats or opportunities in the way many popcorn flick tales do this story has internal tensions, some of them recognizable to many people with fathers or sons or brothers.
This isn't exceptional drama of course. It is offering more as a story vehicle in comparison to other "kiddie" films or whatever category you're most likely to slot Speed Racer into. In stead of responding merely to outside threats or opportunities in the way many popcorn flick tales do this story has internal tensions, some of them recognizable to many people with fathers or sons or brothers.
RobbieNick
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I absolutely LOVED this film. Easily the best adaption of a children's cartoon into a live action movie. The visuals were incredible eye candy. I love how sweet and earnest the Racer family was compared to the rest of the racing world. The desert race is by far my favorite scene.
If you don't like this movie, you're likely some jaded dick who likes torture porn movies while listening to Death Metal.:lol
Also, I recently rented the Speed Racer video Game on DS having previously owned it on Wii. I think it was Phill on Player One Podcast who heaped praise on it. He was right!! It's easily the best racer on DS. It has a great soundtrack, and the tracks and environments are actually a slight improvement over the Wii version. The best way to describe it is F-Zero on a rollercoaster. The only thing I didn't like was the car-fu mini game while you're in the middle of racing. It is optional, (you have to press B to start it) but it's the weakest part of the game.
I'm going to look to buy it now.
Is it just me, or did Spritle remind you of a miniature Joe Peschi? He had jowels. What kid has jowels?
If you don't like this movie, you're likely some jaded dick who likes torture porn movies while listening to Death Metal.:lol
Also, I recently rented the Speed Racer video Game on DS having previously owned it on Wii. I think it was Phill on Player One Podcast who heaped praise on it. He was right!! It's easily the best racer on DS. It has a great soundtrack, and the tracks and environments are actually a slight improvement over the Wii version. The best way to describe it is F-Zero on a rollercoaster. The only thing I didn't like was the car-fu mini game while you're in the middle of racing. It is optional, (you have to press B to start it) but it's the weakest part of the game.
I'm going to look to buy it now.
Is it just me, or did Spritle remind you of a miniature Joe Peschi? He had jowels. What kid has jowels?
Coolio McAwesome
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I was blown away by Speed Racer. While I wasn't overly fond of how some of the race sequences looked, I thought the overall pacing of the movie was downright brilliant. The film was great at building excitement.
The Take Out Bandit
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Hey Speed Racer fans, Solo, I finally tracked down a copy of the Target exclusive Wonderful World of Racing DVD that snuck out before the release of Speed Racer in theaters:
If you want more Speed Racer, find a copy of this!
It's a mock Racer family documentary featuring the cast in character; and a number of the other drivers like Prince Kabala, the driver of Grey Ghost, etc.
It's quite awesome; and I'd like to know why in the fuck this was not included in the mass market DVD / BRD releases?!
This is the same DVD that's in the Target Exclusive DVD:
Unlike the Target set, you can find this DVD for less than $20, while I've only found the full set for around $80.
If you want more Speed Racer, find a copy of this!
It's a mock Racer family documentary featuring the cast in character; and a number of the other drivers like Prince Kabala, the driver of Grey Ghost, etc.
It's quite awesome; and I'd like to know why in the fuck this was not included in the mass market DVD / BRD releases?!
This is the same DVD that's in the Target Exclusive DVD:
Unlike the Target set, you can find this DVD for less than $20, while I've only found the full set for around $80.
PowderedToast
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just caught this on sky, really enjoyed it. i appreciated that the wachowski's just went balls out with absolutely everything.
Last race was, from beginning to ending, PERFECTLY executed. I have a ton of bones to pick with the rest of the movie, but by god that last race didn't miss a step, and totally redeemed the rest of the film. I could barely believe that the Wachowski's pulled off an ending that awesome.
The movie was perfect.
I stayed away because of all the hate, especially from GAF.
Saw it on DVD.
What the fuck are people complaining about?
It's Speed Racer. It's perfectly done. If you don't like it, you don't like Speed Racer, or you just have some super thick nostalgia glasses on.
Story doesn't make sense? It's Speed Racer.
Characters are lame? It's Speed Racer.
Too cartoony? It's Speed Racer.
Too much camp? It's Speed fucking Racer.
When did this hit BluRay? I might actually pick it up. It is indeed fuck awesome.
I stayed away because of all the hate, especially from GAF.
Saw it on DVD.
What the fuck are people complaining about?
It's Speed Racer. It's perfectly done. If you don't like it, you don't like Speed Racer, or you just have some super thick nostalgia glasses on.
Story doesn't make sense? It's Speed Racer.
Characters are lame? It's Speed Racer.
Too cartoony? It's Speed Racer.
Too much camp? It's Speed fucking Racer.
When did this hit BluRay? I might actually pick it up. It is indeed fuck awesome.
PowderedToast said:
Same here. Didn't really catch the reactions on gaf when it was out so going be general reception I didn't expect much. i missed about 10-15 mins at the beginning, but it was easy enough to get into and it was just so much fun. Mind you, everyone else in the house thought it was rather silly and walked off. And it was silly in the saturday morning cartoon sort of way, but I liked the fact that for a couple of hours I didn't care and obviously the filmmakers didn't either. (warner bros was crazy to give them money for this though)
Was awesome, but I think a good portion of GAF went at the movie with a serious viewpoint, the hole thing was an over the top parody.
Just look at the beginning when Rex got rid of the bomb by braking a broom stick and using speed's go cart to get distance, instead of throwing the thing.
Just look at the beginning when Rex got rid of the bomb by braking a broom stick and using speed's go cart to get distance, instead of throwing the thing.
SpeedingUptoStop
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I loved that bit. Totally blew up that car for 0 reasons.:lol
SpacePirate Ridley
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Best anime adapatation is ever going to be made by Hollywood. Simply perfect, the wachowskies undestanded perfectly the source material because they loved the series as kids. The use of flashbacks and flashforwards like real anime in a small frame of time is just amazing.
And all those fucking tributes to F-Zero by the designers, holy damn! First I thought it was just a big coincidence until i saw one of the making offs where a designer commented that.
The closest thing we are going to have to an F-Zero movie ever.
And Michael Giacchino, fucking Michael Giacchinno. That man is fucking incredible, its my favourite composer but the Speed Racer score was just out of this world.
The last race is one of the most incredible ending scenes I have ever seen i a movie, give me goosebumps every time i see it.
And all those fucking tributes to F-Zero by the designers, holy damn! First I thought it was just a big coincidence until i saw one of the making offs where a designer commented that.
The closest thing we are going to have to an F-Zero movie ever.
And Michael Giacchino, fucking Michael Giacchinno. That man is fucking incredible, its my favourite composer but the Speed Racer score was just out of this world.
The last race is one of the most incredible ending scenes I have ever seen i a movie, give me goosebumps every time i see it.
ILOVEASIANS
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I thought this movie would be complete shit. That was before I actually sat down and watched it. I ended up liking it quite a bit.
Foxtastical
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I can't believe how much I enjoyed this movie. I never do it, but I saw the incredibly harsh reviews and decided to wait for the DVD.
Got the Blu-Ray and had a blast with it. Surprise of last year for me.
Got the Blu-Ray and had a blast with it. Surprise of last year for me.
greenhadoken
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This is one of my most memorable movie going experiences. I remember standing up during the last race with my mouth open without even realizing it, one of my friends had to tell me to sit down
rewatched the last race today on my iphone when i was bored, and i stand by my opinion that this movie is a visual masterpiece. it is just so mind blowingly awesome that it is one of my biggest regrets that i didnt see it in IMAX.
the montage at the second half of the race after he jump starts the car is so beautiful and perfect
speed: why dont u tell me why i should be racing
rex: i dont know. i just hope that when you find out, im there watching
*cut to rex watching with pride
love it. (probably not the exact phrasing)
the montage at the second half of the race after he jump starts the car is so beautiful and perfect
speed: why dont u tell me why i should be racing
rex: i dont know. i just hope that when you find out, im there watching
*cut to rex watching with pride
love it. (probably not the exact phrasing)
SCULLIBUNDO
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i heer this moovi isnt very good. the colours make it look liek a cartoon wat is with that
Speed Racer is the Wachowski's masterpiece. Everything about it is so deliberately crafted and genuine to the heart of their goal, which was to bring the surreal, frenetic silliness of the cartoon to life. I've never been a fan of the cartoon, but this movie deserves respect for how focused and accomplished it is. It's basically the movie Robert Rodriguez has tried and failed to make four times.
Just recently saw Speed Racer. Wonderful film, and easily the Wachowski siblings best effort. The story wasn't very deep, but the true depth of the film lied within how it was shot and edited together. It's going to take another couple viewings to truly appreciate all of the little details. I'll be buying this on Blu-ray soon.
Snowman Prophet of Doom
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I must own this on Blu-Ray. MUST. I think I'm going to take the plunge sometime soon.
MWS Natural
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Ashhong said:
One of the best looking movies I have ever laid eyes on.
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