Technosteve
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If the hypercolour realism doesn't get your heart thumping and your retinas screaming for joy. you sir, are probably a bore.
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Speed Racer (2008, Wachowskis) - GO WATCH THIS NOW
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Worthintendo
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I wish this was given the 3D redo treatment, eyes would melt if it was in 3D
In an alternate universe people are watching Speed Racer 3-3D: Chim Chim's Revenge right now.
SonicMegaDrive
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I know, isn't it great?
When it was in production I remember reading that the script they wrote was like 200 pages. They say a page equals a minute, but I can't imagine the movie being any talkier.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
From what I heard the actors actually had fun.
angular graphics
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I really want to see this as it looks like a real feast for the eyes, but god damn if I just cannot stand Emile Hirsch. I know people really like him, but no matter what I see him in I just can't enjoy him or his performance. I'm sure I'll deal with it and just enjoy the movie at some point.
I'm gonna be a party pooper.
Didn't enjoy. Felt weird, some incredibly questionable editing and pacing, strange scenes with trademark Matrix sequel-style odd speeches that don't belong in Speed Racer, obvious "slaps own head" misses like no bullet-time ala the Speed Racer intro... just couldn't get into it.
Sorry
Didn't enjoy. Felt weird, some incredibly questionable editing and pacing, strange scenes with trademark Matrix sequel-style odd speeches that don't belong in Speed Racer, obvious "slaps own head" misses like no bullet-time ala the Speed Racer intro... just couldn't get into it.
Sorry
Bullet time from Speed Racer intro happens when he finishes the Casa Cristo rally.I'm gonna be a party pooper.
Didn't enjoy. Felt weird, some incredibly questionable editing and pacing, strange scenes with trademark Matrix sequel-style odd speeches that don't belong in Speed Racer, obvious "slaps own head" misses like no bullet-time ala the Speed Racer intro... just couldn't get into it.
Sorry
darkistheway
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You can add me to to the recommending list.
I remember being blown away by the film and spending hours lying awake trying to engineer those amazing cars.
I remember being blown away by the film and spending hours lying awake trying to engineer those amazing cars.
Watching some the special features on the blu-ray, pretty in-depth look at the cool 'virtual sphere' bubble camera tech. I didn't realize how much of the background stuff was made using augmented still photography. Cool beans.
I really enjoyed the Wii game a lot. I wish the game had made it to the 360, but I was happy enough with the Wii.
I really enjoyed the Wii game a lot. I wish the game had made it to the 360, but I was happy enough with the Wii.
I love Speed Racer, it was so much fun and funny as anything. Definitely not a movie to take serious, just relax and enjoy. Oh yes, the last race featured all the hype and incredible craze that should be in the next FZero and Daytona 3. Damn, not getting rid of my blu ray version.
That is great to hear because the movie definitely was loads of fun. Hehe. I remember the monkey fight scene, many peoeple in the cinema was having a good laugh along with myself and friends. I love films like this that makes you feel good afterwards. Good job, actors.
Watching this movie again for the umpteenth time(looking absolutely glorious on my new tv), I noticed something new, when one of the Spanish announcers in the final race screams "ES UN DEMONIO SOBRE RUEDAS!", one of the funnier moments for me. Anyway, these are actual lyrics from the original opening song, "He's a demon on wheels."
Anyway, these are actual lyrics from the original opening song, "He's a demon on wheels."Agent Icebeezy
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Just chiming in, this is a beautiful movie. I would show this to those not sold on Blu-Ray. Looks like DVD my ass. You saw this, you knew you were watching some next level shit.
PhoncipleBone
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Now if only we could get a blu ray release with lossless sound.
alfredofroylan
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Movies can't rely only on visuals, it happened before
PhoncipleBone
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I haven't seen that since it was released in theaters. I remember it being absolutely gorgeous, but boring as hellMovies can't rely only on visuals, it happened before
MichaelFassbender
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Honestly, I can't say I agree with the legion of fans here. The film's editing was too jarring and illogical, completely took me out of any interest of seeing what would happen next. It's certainly something on the visual side, yes, but that's not enough to carry a lackluster job on the overall.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Movies can't rely only on visuals, it happened before
It's a good thing Speed Racer has more than visuals.
What did this movie DO to you?
Monocle
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The movie's fucking fantastic, sorry it didn't work for you.
Y-Yeah no it doesn't.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I dunno but the racing segments (which mind you, is more than visuals but stunts and action) are top notch. Even the family theme is usually better than average.
I caught this a few weeks ago. I can see why people wouldn't like it, but I thought it was great. I may be a sucker for some unusual visuals, but I just think I GOT the movie and what it was and what it wasn't.
The only thing I didn't like was John Goodman's performance but I've rarely liked his performances (Big Lebowski being the exception).
The only thing I didn't like was John Goodman's performance but I've rarely liked his performances (Big Lebowski being the exception).
Magic Mushroom
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It also has a truly fantastic soundtrack.
I love Speed Racer too. My friends and i along with people surrounding us was cracking up laughing in the cinema when we watched it. It's a movie that you can only enjoy by jumping on the hype train - that is almost the same hype feeling when you are playing a ghetto blasting 8 players daytona usa and everyone including yourself are awesome - don't care about the technicalities and enjoy the ride. Im so glad i got it on bluray.
Mengy
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I absolutely hate the movie. I own it on blu ray and I've tried many times to see what the GAF crowd sees in it, but the Ritalin induced editing of the film plus the jarring green screen effects just ruin it for me. HOWEVER, the best part of the movie IMHO is the song that plays during the end credits. I love that bit of music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G26P6Rnfwpo
DoktorEvil
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Definitely not going to the movies with you then.
As a big Speed Racer fan, I loved the hits of nostalgia, but the whole PG-13 rating killed it for me.
Also the focus was on CGI races and not the characters and back stories.
The movie is too long for its own good and a lot of the comedy grates. It's visually exciting in the opening but some of the races are a little too busy visually and overstay their welcome. There's a difference between visual dazzle and visual assault and overloading of the senses. Speed Racer accomplishes both. There is a touching story about family but the movie should have been trimmed down considerably. The Wachowskis don't seem to know when to quit.
CadetMahoney
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I made my own cut of the movie using the good actions scenes.
The movie as a whole though isn't awesome or anything.
The movie as a whole though isn't awesome or anything.
In what sense was the movie limited by its rating?
Speed Racer is actually PG, and I can't even imagine why someone would complain about its rating.
alfredofroylan
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It has colors, racing, a paper thin plot, bad acting, a chimp and over the top cartoony sequences that look great in a cartoon but not so good in a live action movie.
I understand why so many people love this movie, but also there're enough reasons why most people (and the box office is a proof of that) didn't like this film, I've the Blu Ray and I have tried to give not only 1 but 3 other chances and it's still the same, it's a beautiful screensaver and nothing more.
But I like the chimpanzee.
BronsonLee
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I'm of the opinion that this movie could've easily been PG, and probably would've made it better/an easier sell for kids.
For example, Speed cursing made like no damn sense whatsoever in the grand scheme of things
Definetely not going to the films with you if you are gonna complain about the rating of something like Speed Racer.
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