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SPEED RACER Screened This Week, And Our Spy Was There!
Hey, everyone. ”Moriarty” here. When this spy wrote in the first time, he sent a very thin piece. Hesitant. I wrote him back, asked him some questions, and asked him to write in with more detail. I had one big question for him, since Toshi’s mad for this trailer, too. Basically, the entire Apple Quicktime page is like a playground for him when he comes into my office to see me while I’m working. “Daddy, play BATMAN. Play FUCK YOU PANDA. Play INDY JONE. Play WALL·E. Play SPEED RACER.” What makes me laugh the most is the way he plays trailer karaoke. He does a wicked Heath Ledger as The Joker ("Daddy, it's me!"), he pretends to be a robot while he watches WALL·E. And he can perform most of the SPEED RACER trailer now, with his impression of the smarmy dude who threatens Speed in the trailer (“I guarantee you won’t even finish the race!”) a particular joy. So one of the things I’m most curious about is the potential rating for the film, since the Wachowskis said they were aiming for a G. I'd love to take Toshi to see this in the theater this summer. I asked this guy about it, and he said: “No, as it stands there is cursing in it, which shocked my roommate and I because we heard that they were gunning for the G rating as well. They say “ass” about 3 or 4 times, “shit” at least once, and Spritle flips off another character. Not sure if that’s all going to be edited out, but one or two scenes, it seemed impossible to do so, as it would change a lot. But I’m sure that they will figure out something, maybe alternate takes of the same scenes. I just don’t understand why they would include them if they planned on going for a G eventually anyways. This seriously is the biggest surprise for me this year, because I thought I was going to hate this movie.” And he didn’t. Not by a long shot. Check it out, and thanks again for the review, man.
MINOR SPOILER REVIEW First time reviewing a film in writing, not the best but here ya go. So on Monday, Feb.18, I was able to attend a screening of a very unfinished version of Speed Racer held in the afternoon on the Warner Bros. lot for "friends and family". Needless to say I was not expecting much out of the film for too many reasons. One: Its based on a cartoon, which hasn't been the greatest contribution to cinema in the past. And while I remember the cartoon and liked watching it as a kid, I had no real sentimental attachment to it or the characters. Two: Written and directed by the Wachowskis, their track record has been spotty at best ( I like the first Matrix, the other two are complete meandering disasters). And three: The trailer. It caught me off guard because it looks exactly like a living cartoon. And that was the last thing I expected. Of course they warned us that the music was only temporary, and that the FX had not been completed just yet and was a huge understatement! I have been to many test screenings and have never seen anything this incomplete before, seeing as how the movie relies heavily on CGI to make up the environment around the characters in nearly every aspect of their lives. Strangley I am able to say that I still actually enjoyed this movie a whole hell of a lot. It is definately a living cartoon handled by two, ahem, people ( men?? not sure what I should put there) who seem to have a true love and affinity for the cartoon. Its hoaky, corny, and completely defies reality, sure. But it is done so well that it truly was entertaining. Exactly what a family summer movie should be. The race sequences are some of the most kinetic and intense that I have ever seen (even when it is just shitty cartoon pre-vis renderings flying around on the tracks). The action was so intense and crazy in parts that seriously it made the Matrix movies seem like you're watching a Gus Van Sant art film. The plot is typical of a movie like this. Main character is good at what he does, gets the world offered to him by a crooked business man, and has to defy him and expose him for his crimes. Nothing new there and I dont believe I am spoiling anything, as you can see that in the preview. What is surprising is the amount of character and family that the movie portrays.The movie starts off with Speed waiting in his locker room for the race to begin. Then immediately we flash back to Speed as a kid trying to take a test in grade school, but he just cant seem to concentrate, all he can think about is racing, so he pretends to race through the test. We literally see his imagination come to life as he races a childishly drawn race car past other crudely drawn race cars. One thing I didnt expect from the movie was how well they develop the relationship between Speed and his brother Rex. This level of writing surprised me, because the movie, to me, moved beyond typical superficial fun, and actually has character, story and heart. I had heard that the Wachowskis were in fact going for a G rating, but as it stands, this just isnt going to happen unless they edit out some major moments, or have alternate takes for them. I am guessing that they will end up with a PG-13 rating, due to violence and cursing. My favorite scenes (besides the races) involved, sadly, the childish antics of Spritle (Speeds younger brother) and his monkey ChimChim. They are used to break up certain moments in the movie from getting too serious or too boring. Trust me though, there is plenty of action in this one, including a great fight scene where ninjas try to attack a group of racers in their sleep. Moments like this are typical of the Wachowskis, and people seem to expect this from them now. They completely deliver. Is the movie perfect? No. The only problem for me was that it did drag a little bit in the middle, seeing as how this was a first cut however, that didnt bother me too bad. Im sure they will tighten it up before release. The relationships between several of the villains is confusing and needs to be addressed and due to unfinished FX there was a lot of confusion at first as to what was happening during the races. After watching it though, I am even more curious to see a finished product of the movie because I know it will be jaw dropping. I think that this could be a big hit for Warner Bros. this year, as long as audiences get what they were trying to do with this movie. I do think it has appeal to just about anybody, even if you are not a traditional fan of the cartoon, as I was not. If you use this review please refer to me as Keyholed.
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Again !
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I'm really pulling for this movie to be a hit. Mach 5 toys will be FUN!!
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Third!
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I loved Speed Racer and the visual style and vision they are taking on is perfect.
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I was thinking of other adaptations. I had one that was perfect to turn into CG cartoon then I forgot what it was, I also thought of Samurai Pizza Cats. Anybody else go ideas?
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can't wait for this one
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great for 6 year olds but thats it i don't expect massive box office just merchandise cash in's to make money
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You should videotape it and put in on YouTube
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like those pisspoor SpyKid flicks which don't even bother trying to make any sense coz they know kids will watch anything fast and shiny!
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Was the name "Assfucked" taken? I kid.
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I first heard that and shook my head. Only the basest kiddie crap gets a G rating anymore.
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Maybe they'll release "2" versions of the flick, so that parents will feel okay about taking their young children. But I won't hold my breath. And hey, Moriarty. I bet my kid can beat up your kid. (snort! ...just kiddin' around)
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thats possibly what he saw, cuz we all know how they love releasing and unrated version with "never before seen footage".
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I'm wondering if WB is going to develop that English-language "Death Note" they hinted at. The star of the original said that they wanted an English-language remake, but he wanted the Japanese cast in it...sorry, but I'm thinking that they'll get Jesse McCartney as Light and Cillian Murphy as L. And how kickass would James Woods be as the voice of Ryuuk? Anyway...I really can't wait to see this movie because it might open the door to more live-action anime. (Heck, movies nowadays borrow from it a lot...)
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I can't wait to see the film
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Just kidding, it was the 1st thing that came to mind. :)
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Feb. 21, 2008, 7:26 a.m. CST
Please stop talking about wives and kids FOR THE LOVE OF JESUS
by Slipofthewrist
We know you guys love your wives, husbands, kids, boyfriends, girlfriends, dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, and that beat up Autobot toy that you know isn't alive but think of as family anyway. We know this, ok. WE GET IT. STOP BRINGING THEM UP. Also if you guys can't tell a viral marketing plant like this by now there is no hope for you. Or can you.....
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and I'm not even a fan of the anime, or the Wachowski Bros. for that matters. It just seems the kind of surreal trip we rarely, if ever, see in mainstream movies. If the writing is tight also it could be great.
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What a summer family movie should be like. Go write for Good Fucking Housekeeping, Cornholed.
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I'm sure you said BAD TOSHI!Somewhere, Kal-El Cage says "Eat Shit and Die."
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THIS COULD BE GOOODEEE
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...be sure to cover your child's ears. (heh,heh) But I suppose that's an example of a line that needs to stay (for the sake of the film), despite how some parents may feel (about it). Adults just need to take note of a film's rating before taking a child. --When my young son was watching "E.T." the other day, there were moments that I would interrupt and/or skip forward because it was a bit too scary and intense (for a child his age). And I realized...that some things are better left to a time when you feel the child is ready. Who wants to dumb down a movie like E.T. when you could simply wait until the child is old enough? Eventually, he will experience the movie as it was meant to be seen. And isn't that best for everybody? After all, there's nothin' like sittin' at the dinner table when your toddler son points at Aunt Bertha and shouts, "Penis breath!"
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Yes, please do enjoy them in the comfort of your own home. It's fucking boring to read that gooey shit. Yeh yeh the miracles of life and love.blah blah. Good for you. We come to read about movies.
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God I never heard such a big loser, nobody wants to hear that crap.
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I thought for a second the title said "speedy buggy", and got excited for a moment. What a let down.
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Moriarty: If you let your kid say "Fuck you Panda" why the hell are you worried about whether this movie gets a G or not? Seems like Racer X could drop an F bomb and Toshi would be okay, no?
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and that's INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. Period. well, and maybe Narnia.
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. . . would be as annoyed w/ Toshi as she is w/ me. "Who give a shit about your stupdid trailers?!?!?!"
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Come read it at www.stephenalix.com AICN doesn't want you to read it for some reason.
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no love for Iron Man?
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If Pandas like to fuck, they wouldn't have been near extinct today
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as I never got into the cartoon when I was younger, but I must admit I'm intrigued now.
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It all makes sense now
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Tiger say Yumm Yumm to BIG LUNCH.
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Good. I was a little worried there. Word on the street is it's the new Citizen Kane.
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If I'm not mistaken. my son was watching it one Saturday morning.
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lacks color, Bruckmusic and GIANT FUCKING ROBOTS!!!
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....to their parents.
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about people's kids too. It's always the same shit.
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THE BROTHERS ARE STILL MEN. I SAW BOTH OF THEM IN 2005 AND THEY ARE BOTH STILL MEN
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When you boil down the plot like that, it reminds me of all those Elvis movies. especially "Spinout". That actualy sounds really good. </p> *when engines warm*************** and she's purrin' sweet********** well,let me warn you, boy********* you're on a one-way street******** she'll crowd you close** and spin your wheels** then you're gonna know how it feels......to spinout** </p> *yeah, spinout*
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They looked like one of those FMV computer games from the early 90's. If the Wachowskis did improve the special effects, then they need to release a new trailer ASAP. Also, I hope the Wachowski's don't start cutting their film because of some silly promise from a year ago to make a G rated movie. The general public doesn't give a shit.
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This movie looks like a ton of fun. It'll be great to have something out that the kids can go see and enjoy, too.
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For whose benefit are you writing these tedious anecdotes about your kids? Really? Cut it out already.
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He talks a lot about it being so unfinished. Maybe Jack Black deleted the original.<br><br>And it's nice to see Mori's boring personal anecdotes laying the final bricks in his tomb of irrelevance. Keep raising that kid on pop culture allusions, they're more important than vegtables.
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...I don't think I've ever seen a decent one. Pacino's 70's flick Bobby Deerfield (sp?) was dull, and don't get me started on Days of Thunder. I wanted to like the trailer but the garish colours reminded me of Batman and Robin(shudder). The Matrix sequels were a mess too hence my hesitation in getting too excited about this flick...
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as a father of two kids I have to say there is nothing in the world more boring to other people than talking about your kids. To you they are special/quirky/loveable etc, to everyone else they are just nothing. stop using the website as a platform to talk about your loveable scamp you'll soon become that overbearing guy at parties who everyone avoids because all they do is talk about their kids...!
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Not sure if I'm sold on this one... the second, third Matrix movies just sucked donkey balls HARD (sorry, they did) and I can't believe the first film survived them...but I'll give the old Wach. Bros/Clan another chance just because I need some monkey fixes this summer. Unless you know another place to get my monkey fixes?? <BR> <BR> http://tinyurl.com/2prjg2
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I could talk about all the funny shit my kids do, but oh wait a minute, you don't give a fuck, right? And rightly so. <p> Also, tme2nsb - not that it has ANYTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH THEIR FILMMAKING ABILITY (which I have NO faith in, but nevermind), apparently you've never read the wonderous stories of Lana Waschowski & Buck Angel & so on, let alone seen the pics ... he (Larry) might not be a full transgender, but it's certainly not an entirely baseless rumor.
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with his juvenile, idiotic, and just flat out poorly written review. I wont even repeat what he said not because of its offensive nature, but because it is just so embarrassingly immature to anyone who reads it.<p> And I think this is the 8th time now that we've had a Moriarty article start off with whatever new profanity his child has learned to say - nice household you got there. Any wire hangers around?
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Cocksuckers. His son's relationship with the movie colors his perspective as to how he's going to approach it. Besides, personal is good. The rest of the sites don't go that route.
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Parents of Kids have an inherent desire to show off their kids, sometimes I think we should save ourselves the embarrassment and just buy a couple of performing seals (or monkeys) and hang around public places until someone notices that our offspring is doing something cute/funny/unbelievable and we can then reward them with a fish!
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Are you telling me the younger brother flips the bird INSTEAD OF THE CHIMPANZEE? Have not the Wachowskis read EFFECTIVE USAGE OF CHIMPANZES IN FILM 101? For Christ's sake, if you have a chimpanzee in a film, it's fucking obligatory to have the CHIMP GIVE THE BIRD! Even Eastwood understood this. I'm looking forward to this film, but what an oversight on the Wachowskis part. Maybe they can use CGI to fix this.
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Oh dear. I think the reason Mori started talking about his kids is 'cause this is who this film is aimed at, people whose ages are in single digits and will buy the accompanying merchandise and whatever tie ins McDonalds or whoever use to sell their slop. I'll pass.
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i really don't mind hearing stories about mori's kid. geez, some people just look for shit to complain about on here. guess what, harry likes to describe his trip to the theater in his reviews too. oh the horror.
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I was hoping for a retro japanese 60's look. Why does he look like Tron?. Is Racer X shorter than Speed?. Vince Vaughn where are you?.
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Love cars with speech impediments.
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It's the worst kind of "look at how geeky/cool my kid is..." kind of thing. What kind of parent shows his 2 year old the Dark Knight trailer anyway and thinks it's cool that he can impersonate a mass murdering lunatic. The kid's got a whole adult life ahead of him. Let him watch Bob the Builder like every other normal well adjusted kid and he can worry about being "cool" later. Every time you write about your kid, it makes me question your abilities as a parent.
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So they just made it, instead. Brilliant!
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It's such a waste when a person who can't write reviews something we're all kind of interested in. Kinda.
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Of The Avengers proportions
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Quit it with the shitty, pointless anecdotes, please. We get it; you're a nerd, and you have a wife and kid etc. GOOD FOR YOU.
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brothers(unless their last name is either Coen of Farrelly), one of which is a nerd and one is a FLAMING cock smoker. It's true.
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Fuck Speed Racer, actually the cartoon wasn't that bad but Wachowskis are not going to struck oil like they did with The Matrix,
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This has nothing to do with us ha ha!
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... about the movie as long as the video game is by the people who brought us Burnout. Imagine what that would be like.
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Why does every reviewer feel the need to "qualify" their positive review with "Is it perfect? No. But..."??? Goddamn it, that is irritating.
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...But doesn't sound too bad from the review.
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Tonight Show? She related a story during filming, when the chimp freaked during a scene, jumped across the table and latched onto her left boob and hung there. Everyone's attention was focussed elsewhere so there she stood with a monkey hanging from her boob.
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plenty during this review.."I had no intention of liking this movie,blah, blah, blah, but it totally turned me around. It'll change the way we look at cinema..yada yada yada", it did tweak my interest in this, which was nil.
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Sounds like the Phantom menace.
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...If the merchandising juggernaut that is Death Note never left asia. Fag pop stars playing emo is a bad thing. But goddamn it, I can see Pete Wentz making his acting debut in this.
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...Because the second most irritating thing after having to listen to old people repeat every minute detail of their day to you is having to listen to new parents repeat exactly the same stories as every other new parent with wonderment. Wow, the kid mixes up Kung with Fuck. It's usually truck. Might want to check out a speech pathologist.
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to me, every child is a wonderment...and i love when people find the world anew through the eyes of their children...god hasnt blessed me with kids, but i get to watch the world through my nieces and nephews, and yes, they are all brilliant, and funny as hell...but cursing in speed racer??? have the bros lost their minds?
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We don't hate kids, we hate hearing Mori gloat about his kid just like we hated it when he name dropped his wife/girlfriend in all his reviews. No one's impressed and no one cares. I have a daughter and I'm an elementary school teacher. I get the whole kid thing but his writing has become a desperate bid for us to pay more attention to him than the "news" he presents.
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I talked to some chimps at the zoo the other day - they happen to know the chimp in Speed Racer - and they told me that he pretended to freak out just so he could grab her boob. It kind of makes me sad - there was a day when chimps were professionals, not perverts. They'd to their take, then whack off until the next scene was ready. But they wouldn't go off grabbing someone's boob!
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Even the ironic/hipster twentysomething crowd that liked the show back in the early 90's is probably pushing 40 by now, and today's kids won't have the slightest idea who Speed Racer is. I just find it sad that the Wachowskis were supposed to redefine the face of cinematic sci-fi after the first Matrix, and since the implosion of the two sequels, have been reduced to horrible reshoots on The Invasion and now a candy-colored retread of a crappy, 60's anime cartton?
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in a bullet time sequence.
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I can't wait for this. I really hope its good. I was obsessed with this show when I was 5.
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as I do doubling up Jessica Simpson and Monica Bellucci on a bed made of cappuccino chunky chocolate ice cream. This is the next Pluto Nash.
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you're clueless. Read a book or two about japanimation.
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The Wachowskis got lucky with the first Matrix. Since then they've been rubbish.
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this fucker is still gonna bomb.
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I'm not getting in your face, it's just every TB has a hater. I think they're just there for the sake of it.Must be some kind of status symbol. But seriously, if something like Speed Racer doesn't get you even remotely excited or interested, then what's out there for you? I can only assume you're of the geeky persuasion like myself...
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they really stand out in all the stills ive seen
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<p>1) “Long time reader, first time reviewer.” Translation: “I’m really one of you guys, not a corporate shill typing this in a cubicle.” <p>2) Unnecessarily detailed information about when and where the film was seen, to establish that you actually did see the movie in question. This section can optionally contain ‘anecdotes’ about what you were doing and how you got to the screening. These make your story more credible. <p>3) “I wasn’t expecting a lot out of this film.” Inevitably leads to 6). <p>4) “I watched the original movie/cartoon/TV show/comic as a child and liked it, but was never a huge fan.” Translation: “I have enough cred to be able to tell fanboys of this property that it’s a faithful adaptation (which I will), but I also provide reassurance that your girlfriend/kid/brother-in-law/dog will be able to enjoy this film. Please take them along.” <p>5) Diss the previous work of the director, screenwriter, etc, if necessary. It’s best to go with the flow of popular opinion in this regard. “Yes, I also hate the Matrix sequels. I’m just like you.” Proceed directly to 6). <p>6) State how you were surprised at how much you enjoyed the film. See 3). <p>7) Discuss how the director and writer really captured what the original movie/cartoon/TV show/comic was about, despite the fact that you claim only to have been a casual fan as a child. See 4). <p>8) Do not embark on a detailed synopsis of the plot. People who know how the movie ends may not want to go see the movie. <p>9) When mentioning the actors in the film, list two or three good films that each of the actors has been in. All excited fanboys are thoughtful enough to do research on IMDB for the benefit of the audience before sending in their reviews. <p>10) Mention how the story actually involved you and drew you in (and your child/girlfriend/dog), how certain characters and relationships were well-drawn, etc. <p>11) As counterpoint to this, make sure you state that there is plenty of action in the movie. Proceed directly to 12). <p>12) Pay specific attention to one or two particular sequences in the film, and wax lyrical about the pacing and impact of said scene, even with unfinished FX. If it seems appropriate, mention that fanboys in the audience were cheering. <p>13) If there has been vocal fan outrage over a certain element in the movie, be sure to address it in some way. Either state how that element plays little to no part in the movie, or describe how the audience actually loved it at the screening you attended. <p>14) Compare the movie to a currently popular movie, or state that the director or actors are back at the top of their game. Mention past glories of said director and actors. See 5). <p>15a) Do not say anything negative about the movie until the third-last paragraph of your review – and even then, find a way to spin it into a positive. <p>15b) Start this paragraph with the words, “Is the movie perfect? No.” This is mandatory. <p>16) Do not criticise anything in the movie that cannot be fixed in post-production. You are free to criticise the pacing of the movie, confusing editing, the special effects and the temp music track. <p>17) State that you can’t wait to see the finished movie, that it has wide appeal, that it’s guaranteed to be a hit, etc. <p>18) “If you use this review, call me _______.” Insert semi-lame pseudonym here, and you’re done.
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That's the anime 80s show I'd like to see as a movie series.
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Dang man, thats spot on! Good one!
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Tobey Maguire's company is producing it.
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The sad part is, I'm pretty sure this recipe has been used by genuine reviewers as well in order to sound more convincing. You can't trust anyone on this site. Whatever. Brilliant job man!
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Then isn't this reviewer already suspect, as he is a friend/family member of the filmmakers?
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Why can't studios just make a really good movie and be honest about its quality instead of hiring their kids or whoever to go online and take on the internet. Yeah I'm still looking forward to speed because it's a crazy idea for a film, and i love the first matrix movie, so there's hope... but stunts like this put a bad mark on the whole thing...
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Feb. 21, 2008, 9 p.m. CST
Speaking of plants, check out Jim Cameron's update on AVATAR ...
by embrasure
It was refreshingly honest. He says he has no idea if it's going to be great, good, or terrible - I respect that.
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i think its going to be a tremendous disapointment, it just looks too fucking corny. the Ws are a lot better with adult fare, I think Bound is there best movie
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...how great it looks now you have to wonder why American 2-D animation still looks basically the same, if not worse. WTF are we doing wrong?
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plant.
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You just wrote the TEN COMMANDMENTS of plant technique. It will be talked about and quoted down through the ages. Well done, sir.
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I wasn't going to read your instructions for plant reviews, but I figured what the heck. I was pleasantly surprised to find it pretty darn accurate. Was it perfect? No. But I bet it becomes a classic, and maybe it should.
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Spies, ninjas, car races, gunfights.....All in 1 movie NOT directed by Michael Bay. Love or hate the Matrix sequels, the Wachowskis have a good eye for action and the cinematography and editing in their films is top notch. What the fuck else could you ask for?
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Feb. 21, 2008, 11:06 p.m. CST
'I think that this could be a big hit for Warner Bros. this year
by MaxTheSilent
Plant!
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..with my son and Speed Racer is, without a doubt, the most violent animated show I grew up with. There is one episode in particular where Racer X machine guns down about a dozen guards and there is even blood spray coming out of them. No shit. I noticed about 2-5 people die in every Speed Racer episode. Usually by gun or fiery car crash. In fact, by even today's "modern" anything goes standards, a lot of episodes would be edited for violent content if these were shown on network television.
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I'm just surprised that no-one thought of doing this before me. I was reading the Speed Racer review and the plant alarms were going off in my head on almost every line. The signs all seem so blatant to me - almost as if the studios are deliberately insulting our intelligence by using the same tired old template over and over again.
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I hope this movie is the biggest turkey in history.
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Feb. 22, 2008, 12:45 a.m. CST
Children! Life's precious treasure!
by Dad always talking about his kid
I was sitting in my room organizing my Star Wars action figure collection and sorting through my many unpublished scripts and novels when my son Millenium Falcon came in and asked what I was doing. He just finished watching Saw 2, so lately he keeps saying "Kwill da bitch!" . It's so adorable. <p> I filled his bottle with some more Mountain Dew and explained to him that Daddy was looking through, well . . . looking through some memories. As I said this a smile came across my face while at the same time Millenium Falcon looked at me with such a sense of loathing and repulsion that I knew in my heart that when he gets older, he'll probably kick the crap out of me.
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The movie will suck
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if you're like 6 years old...
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or Voltron(lions), and a Black Hole movies without STD's
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From now on, replace "Kung Fu" with "Fuck You" for all movie titles.
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That was funny..! Before people label me a child hater I have two kids and adore them, it's just lately I've started to notice how people play top trumps with their kids and the cute things they do. I can imagine Mori round at his friends saying 'look my kid's really cute, he'll say f*ck oo panda'...'go on Toshi say f*ck oo panda'...'SAY IT!!'...'He normally does this..hang on'...'say f*ck oo panda'...'SAY IT!!'...'SSSAAAAAAY IIIIITTT!!..'how embarrassing, he does normally say it..honest he does'...cue parental sulk as child fails t live up to hype!
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It reeks bomb. Darkling's post is the best thing to come of this talkback, and a close second is the chastising of Mori for documenting his child's every action and utterance.
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Cause the trailer already sucks royal monkey balls.
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All they have to do is keep it in line with the campy insanity of the original show and it should do great with both little kids and nostalgic adults. I don't quite understand all the hate, but suspect that each and every one of the haters will be there opening day, seeing it multiple times a day, all in order to come back here and document, in meticulous detail, exactly why they "hated" it. "Worst movie ever! I'm only going to see it 6 more times... today!"
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While the trailer demonstrates that they captured the color and feel of a cartoon, this movie really does have a significant audience. At best, it will be #1 it's opening weekend then fade fast and be released to DVD 6 weeks later where it will see moderate sales. It's just not an inspired cartoon to bring to life.
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A sadder day, I've not witnessed.
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Absolutely brilliant. I usually find myself so enraged by plants that I can't focus well enough to do much else than call them on things in the review at hand and heap profanity-laden insults upon them. Your calm, cool and scathing analysis is an example to us all. <p> Well played, sir, well played indeed.
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the nicest, most thorough horticultural job I've seen in ages. <P>Top effort.
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...Darkling is a plant?!?!<P>;^) Well done, sir.
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Funny.
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The subject matter. The cast. The filmmakers. Even a Michael Giannchino score!
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Do the doctor cut an ample of tissue or do they suck it out the lipposuction way?
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Moriarty's kid's full name is Toshiro McWeeny. Suddenly, my life doesn't look so bad.
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