Comments on: Review: Speed Racer

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:28:12 +0000

Destined to be a cult classic I believe. I love the opening scene in which Speed is racing against the “ghost” of his brother – which is really just the clock, but we see how close or far away he is from beating the record.

The direction of this film and as Matt said, the editing, are both mind blowingly well done. The Wachowskis should be up for best effects and best director at the Oscars this year.

The story, script and dialogue though? They’re like blood farts.

By: Rusty James

Rusty James — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:32:01 +0000

I was thinking about it today and even though I think the movie is barely enjoyable the good parts are impressive. I think it’s the W’s second best film after The Matrix.

That’s not high praise because I was very disappointed with V for Vendetta and Matrix:Revolutions is a piece of shit which actually manages to make Reloaded a worse film somehow. But when it’s working it cooks.

On the scale of blue screen movies I liked it better than 300 and Sin City. But again I’m not really a fan of the genre.

By: Matt Gamble

Matt Gamble — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:21:36 +0000

I’m sure you’ll like the irony of an anti-corporate/sellout message in a blatantly corporate movie as well.

By: Kurt Halfyard

Kurt Halfyard — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:12:51 +0000

Since the technical aspects are the most interesting things about Speed Racer. Certainly, the editing would be a key attraction for me. Nice!

By: Matt Gamble

Matt Gamble — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:09:51 +0000

At the very least you should be impressed by the editing of the film Kurt. It’s absurdly well done.

By: Kurt Halfyard

Kurt Halfyard — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:42:47 +0000

You know, enough people I trust like this movie. Going to take the boy (he’s 5) to see it in IMAX. Hopefully there are no head explosions…..I mean ours of course!

By: Marina Antunes

Marina Antunes — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:06:58 +0000

Nice. I don’t think it’s playing at the IMAX around here and I’m doubtfull I can convince hubby to make the drive, especially since he wasn’t a big fan. Still, I look forward to checking it out again down the road.

By: Primal

Primal — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:34:31 +0000

I also liked this movie Marina and would give it the same rating. I actually saw it a second on IMAX and this is the best way to watch it and I’d bump it to 4 stars.

By: Eaglewing

Eaglewing — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:47:14 +0000

well, I haven’t seen it, and don’t plan to. I don’t think I could take 2 hours of eye bleeding gummy bear explosion. From the trailers, I knew it just wasn’t my thing, and all the bad reviews didn’t help either.

However, kudos on making it through the visual assault and finding something good about it.

By: Ross Miller

Ross Miller — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:20:59 +0000

Count me in for “liking” it. It definitely has it’s flaws but it was a fun time at the movies none the less.

By: John Allison

John Allison — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:59:25 +0000

I’m guessing that everyone who has a bad opinion of Speed Racer around here hasn’t seen it yet so they aren’t voicing that opinion.

By: Marina Antunes

Marina Antunes — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:39:31 +0000

And here I’d prepared for a fight. Good to see there are a few others who enjoyed it!