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A Pair Of SPEED RACER Reviews And That New Music Video!

Bammmmmm by Thunderbolt Ross	Apr 28th, 2008 08:22:52 AM
Yeah boy
The haters are own'd by William Ashbless	Apr 28th, 2008 08:28:27 AM
Speed Racer is gonna be good fun. We all knew it.
Ah! Oh! Ah! by DerLanghaarige	Apr 28th, 2008 08:29:21 AM
I still don't know if I really wanna watch it in theatres or wait for the DVD, but I guess the visuals must be experienced on the big screen.
ROTJ by abn3r p3pp3r72	Apr 28th, 2008 08:29:36 AM
The best line in that film- "We found a couple of wrecked speeders back there." Must have been a helluva comedown.
I'm kinda looking forward to this..... by RighteousBrother	Apr 28th, 2008 08:29:53 AM
but........I don't wanna see anymore clips.
Anyone seen my dad? by Bastard Son of Superman	Apr 28th, 2008 08:31:35 AM

2nd one obviously isn't a plant by Lost Jarv	Apr 28th, 2008 08:37:31 AM
Plants know we're too lazy to go somewhere else for the review. The first one, on the other hand has the phrase "isn’t exactly Shakespeare" which is usually a plant tell, but he then follows it with the aimed at 12 year olds comment. A tough call, and I am more than prepared to accept that my plant detector is set to sueprsensitive on this after some of the bullshit "reviews" and postings we've seen.
Best AICN Typo EVER: SPEECH RACER by robertplant	Apr 28th, 2008 08:39:01 AM
HAHAHAHAHA
new trailer by av123	Apr 28th, 2008 08:46:33 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =1i6zLG_QKEk
About that lion... by bobjustbob	Apr 28th, 2008 09:23:30 AM
Was it alive? Was it huge?
The daughter has the hots for this guy. by Diagnostic	Apr 28th, 2008 09:31:34 AM
They should have made this move "G."
Not only do I not understand the SR negativity, by greenstyle92	Apr 28th, 2008 09:32:13 AM
I don't understand the Iron Man positivity. guys, just because it's the first summer movie doesn't mean you have to go see it.
Oh YEAH! by travis-dane	Apr 28th, 2008 09:40:26 AM
I wanna see....
SR negativity by Lost Jarv	Apr 28th, 2008 09:40:36 AM
Easy, because it sucks like a dyson.
Audiences only respond... by Redfive!	Apr 28th, 2008 09:54:48 AM
to Dark-Realistic portrayals in fantasy films,if something like this comes along and its big and bright expect the worst from the fans.
I Still think it looks SUPER by hatespeech	Apr 28th, 2008 09:54:53 AM
SUPER GAY!
Man, Matthew Fox in that costume by Leopold Scotch	Apr 28th, 2008 09:55:32 AM
Who thougt that was a good idea? Hopefully the poor guy is able to work with it. He looks like Daredevil or something. I suppose it's in keeping with the visual tone so maybe it won't stand out too much.
Best Film of May? by Saluki	Apr 28th, 2008 10:16:12 AM
I'm more hyped for this film than Indy, Iron Man, and most of all NarzzzzZZznia. Iron Man & Indy look to deliver, but Speed Racer looks to be a total freakin' blast. IMAX? Yes, please.
That song is million flavors of petrified ass juice.. by quantize	Apr 28th, 2008 10:21:31 AM
I'm sorry but all the pretty pictures and the colors in the world could not make that 'song' seem anything other than the pure moronic excrement it is..HEY LETS SAMPLE THE ORIGINAL AND PUT SOME BAD RAPPING ON IT. I'll try and stay open minded, but everything about this movie is deeply suspicious...people think Cloverturd was good too, i try to keep that in mind.
here he comes, here comes Speech Racer by ArcadianDS	Apr 28th, 2008 10:28:25 AM
he's a commentator on wheels!
Lost Jarv by MusicProf	Apr 28th, 2008 11:17:25 AM
I wrote the review and I promise I'm not a plant. I just thought it was an entertaining, fun movie.
Matthew Fox by PotSmokinAlien	Apr 28th, 2008 11:27:54 AM
Are you joking? Dude is perfectly cast as Racer X, from the look of things.
Spanish in an American music video about a Japanese by joeelliott	Apr 28th, 2008 12:02:45 PM
charcter. Funny. When they start singing in Spanish I thought Ricci was smoking a joint.
Kinda funny.... by JayWells87	Apr 28th, 2008 12:34:26 PM
Babysat my niece over the weekend, and while she watched Cartoon Network I swear the pimped this thing every single set of commercials. This thing is for 8 year olds guys, not for us. And rightfully so. If I was eight, I'm sure I'd be freaking out over this and trying to get all the hotwheels toys and such. It's such a transparent money grab. Sorry, but I'll netflix it.
Fox by Leopold Scotch	Apr 28th, 2008 12:36:49 PM
I'm sure the casting is fine, I love him in Lost. I just mean the costume... Sure, it looks like the cartoon costume, but that's not always a good thing.
Needs a Vic Mizzy score by thegreatwhatzit	Apr 28th, 2008 12:57:39 PM
ATTA BOY, LUTHOR!
that was really bad. by frankenfickle	Apr 28th, 2008 01:06:31 PM
the theme song. i'm excited about the movie but that song... holy balls, that's awful.
Holy Shit! by stuatfunnyordie	Apr 28th, 2008 01:14:57 PM
That was fucking cool, yeah the end with Speed jumping out the car was da bomb yo.
I hate the look of this film by DirkD13"	Apr 28th, 2008 01:16:49 PM
I have tried, but I just can't get into the vibe.
by the way	Apr 28th, 2008 01:18:36 PM
No Keanu, sunglasses and techno music = nice
Damnit, is the video stopping halfway for anyone else? by Johnno	Apr 28th, 2008 01:30:36 PM
I can't see the whole thing! Maybe that's good, I'll definately be licking the IMAX screen on day 1!
Again, why no J-Rock? by Anna Valerious	Apr 28th, 2008 01:33:04 PM
Eiji Wentz's "Awaking Emotion 8/5" is a much better theme. Never mind it was already the theme for another anime to live-action movie (That Eiji starred in), but it fits more than this irritating trip hop song.
The racing is so fast in Speed Racer that it doesn't mean anythi by Orionsangels	Apr 28th, 2008 01:34:03 PM
I can't even take it in. Don't blink. Ridiculous.
Speed Racer in the 23rd century! by Orionsangels	Apr 28th, 2008 01:39:35 PM
What the hell is this future world speed racer lives in? The cartoon was never like that.
Matty Fox/ Leopold by PotSmokinAlien	Apr 28th, 2008 01:48:13 PM
Oh word, I guess I see what you mean. I'm just looking forward to seeing him play somebody a total 180 from Jack.
Looks loud, brash, childish and retarded by Kizeesh	Apr 28th, 2008 02:05:54 PM
I know the Watchowski's are anime loving nerds, but seriously, shit like this has been languishing as the food of only the uber-sad for a long time precisely because it's the sort of junk that would only appeal to a 5 year old. Frankly Equity cards should be cut up for this.
Music Video by Quantum Leap	Apr 28th, 2008 02:32:21 PM
I liked the video, but not the music. It started out just fine with the classic song being played, but took a turn for the worse. I have a feeling that the movie is going to be awesome though.
Chimp-The Movie by Motoko Kusanagi	Apr 28th, 2008 02:51:16 PM
"The haters are owned" ??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
GET OUT OF THE PASSING LANE!! by gotham_night	Apr 28th, 2008 03:26:23 PM
JEEZ!
Really Cool by Teddy Artery	Apr 28th, 2008 03:51:53 PM
Only a cynical troglodyte living in a basement fortress couldn't love that clip. Looks like a blast.
Damn You Michael Bay by MCMLXXVI	Apr 28th, 2008 04:20:47 PM
Damn You Michael Bay
WOW by t40stunt	Apr 28th, 2008 04:20:57 PM
that looks like shit ..
and the song makes it worse. by t40stunt	Apr 28th, 2008 04:23:53 PM

That was the most horrifying video ever. by Breotan	Apr 28th, 2008 04:36:28 PM
I mean, even the Dungeons & Dragons trailer didn't have me wanting to puke as quickly as this thing. And how does getting some rappers make a lame song from the 50s (60s?) cool? They should have come up with a completely new theme and maybe had a riff or two in "tribute" to the cartoon. I definately won't be looking for this vid on iTunes.
WOW by odo19	Apr 28th, 2008 04:38:00 PM
That looked fucking great. My eyes are going to be bleeding after this one. The song sucked though. If only I went to a church that had people who could get me in to see this early.
GOD DAMN RIGHT! by LordEnigma	Apr 28th, 2008 04:39:41 PM
This looks bloody tremendous. If you hate on SPEED. You hate on awesome. You awesome hating bastards!
i like how the reviewer said... by seekshelter	Apr 28th, 2008 04:43:55 PM
"We reached the theatre and went inside." ... i would have hoped so.
Looks like Spy Kids by FILMFUNK	Apr 28th, 2008 05:55:52 PM
Souless Eye candy for the mush brains
MONKEYS AND RACECARS!!!!!!! by TomBodet	Apr 28th, 2008 05:59:42 PM
How can't you like this-?! this'll be great. This is a Hanna Barbara cartoon from that era come to life(yes I know they didn't do SR. Sue Me-you know what I mean)and then some. Chim chim rules.
I'm a Plant, by the way- by TomBodet	Apr 28th, 2008 06:02:34 PM
-jest wanted you to know-
Well... I'm not really a plant... by Johnno	Apr 28th, 2008 06:28:15 PM
I'm actually a horse... well I'm not really a horse... I'm actually a broom...
They use EXPLETIVES and someone gives the FINGER in a G-RATED FI by Gozu	Apr 28th, 2008 07:24:35 PM
FUCK THAT SHIT!
AND FUCK CUTTING OUR SUBJECT LINES SHORT! by Gozu	Apr 28th, 2008 07:34:00 PM
EVERYTHING JUST MAKES ME SO ANGRY! ON TOP OF THAT MY CAPS LOCK KEY IS BROKEN! ARRRGH!
Plant checklist by Darkling	Apr 28th, 2008 07:35:07 PM
Music Prof is either a plant or subconsciously immersed in plant technique. He covers all the bases. 1) "Long-time reader". 2) Really really unnecessarily long explanation of where he saw the movie, to establish that he did see it and isn't making this up. 3) Spells all the actors' and characters' names impeccably. 4) Is careful not to give away any plot spoilers. 5) Addresses audience's low expectations ("I don't know what I was expecting"), then attempts to inject some enthusiasm ("but I was surprised at the level of acting"). 6) Tells you that it's not just for kids, because it has 'relationships' in it. "I was taken aback and (sic) how well the family drama played". Ie, this isn't just for the kiddies, folks! Parents will enjoy this too! Even your girlfriend might! 7) Establishes his parental credentials to tell you whether you should like this movie. "I have a 4-year old son myself". 8) Defends a controversial aspect of the movie - in this case, the cartoony feel of the FX. "This is a direct contrast to all of the deep, dark depressing movies these days." "...it's not realistic in any sense (and it doesn't need to be)". Who talks like that unless they have an agenda? 9) Tells you how cool the effects are. "The racing is very creative... they somehow managed to put things on screen we've never seen before." 10) Continues to attempt to widen the audience by mentioning that there's obscene gestures and mild swearing in it. This isn't just for the kiddies, folks! 11) Says something mildly negative about the movie, then immediately undercuts it (again). "Don't expect anything vastly deep or meaningful from the movie", but "it's just Speed Racer". 12) Manages to get through the entire review without actually criticising anything about the movie. 13) "If you use this, call me..." Oh, and as a bonus, insert some hype about another upcoming Warner Bros movie. However, since that movie currently has good press, plug the IMAX version instead. Go team. I don't know why I'm bothering doing this (twice now), since I'm not even a Speed Racer fan and I have no interest in seeing the movie. My reaction to a previous Speed Racer 'review' can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/46nd9p
Isn't there a character missing.... by DukeStKing	Apr 28th, 2008 07:41:10 PM
in this Speed Racer movie? I seem to remember a young guy in a baseball cap that worked on Speed's car along with Pop.
It Looks Totally Amazing / Insane / Campy / Brilliant by LaserPants	Apr 28th, 2008 07:51:30 PM
I hope it makes a bazillion dollars. I kinda think it will. But it sounds like Iron Man might be the big summer hit.
Like Transformers... by Larry of Arabia	Apr 28th, 2008 07:52:31 PM
was about big robots hitting each other, this is all about cars going very fast and doing impossible things. Everything else is just McGuffin.
Sparky? by LaserPants	Apr 28th, 2008 07:52:55 PM
I heard he was in it too, but was older for some reason.
Sparky! by DukeStKing	Apr 28th, 2008 07:57:02 PM
That's the guy! I knew his name was somehow related to auto goods. Why no mention of him I wonder.....
I love awesome! by Skankardly	Apr 28th, 2008 08:41:58 PM
now eat your pie Mrs.Mumblecakes all that sweet, sweet pie.
Speed Racer Speed Racer does whatever a speed by gotham_night	Apr 28th, 2008 09:17:52 PM
race does.
G rated? by BartholomewNeff	Apr 28th, 2008 09:24:54 PM
It's PG rated, dude.
Mach 6? by Darth_Nader	Apr 28th, 2008 09:47:03 PM
I'm a little upset. Looks like the old Mach 5 gets trashed at some point. Quite a few shots have the new '6' on the car, and a new steering wheel.
Nah, Speed Didn't Always Race The Mach 5 by LaserPants	Apr 28th, 2008 09:49:46 PM
There was an Indy Racer version and some other cars built by Pops. Of course, mostly he's in the Mach 5, and I'm sure most of this movie he will be too. I don't think the Mach 5 gets trashed in other words. He probably just swaps out.
CHIM CHIM FOR PREZ!! by gotham_night	Apr 28th, 2008 10:02:28 PM
He's better than Bush.
What? by DeadPanWalking	Apr 28th, 2008 10:27:03 PM
Chim Chim for president? Don't be silly. He won't be 35 for several years.
BUT WHAT IS HE IN MONKEY YEARS? by gotham_night	Apr 28th, 2008 11:42:12 PM

Looks pretty busy..... by Quake II	Apr 28th, 2008 11:51:09 PM
I hope the movie slows down from time to time to establish some sense of reality. It's great to see a PG rated movoe with ninjas, guns and violent car deaths. A nice break from CGI animals and fart jokes that Disney delivers now. I thought the look in the clips was the 1960's mixed with some unknown future world. Racer X carries an 1896 Broomhandle Mauser, so that's a plus.
Better remix - DJ Keoki by Dingbatty	Apr 29th, 2008 01:06:17 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =JPjoYSnb8A8 dated, but amusing near the end.
Hating on the haters : the brand of a moron by quantize	Apr 29th, 2008 02:03:09 AM
please, we can fucking see for ourselves thanks...it looks dodgy as fuck...hopefully i WONT BE...dont blame other people if they dont drool and gaggle like a bunch of fucking 5 year olds.
Darkling, once again by Lost Jarv	Apr 29th, 2008 03:07:35 AM
excellent post- but you missed one: 14) Turns up in TB, once, to defend self, but completely lacks credibility.
CHIM CHIM FOR WORLD DICTATOR!!! by LaserPants	Apr 29th, 2008 05:52:41 AM
A benevolent dictator along with his assistant, Spritle. Together they will make sure that everyone on Earth has access to CANNNDDDYYYY!!! BECAUSE THEY LOVE CAAAANNNNDDYYYYYY!!!!
Hating On Haters That Hate Haters: The True Brand Of Moron by LaserPants	Apr 29th, 2008 05:55:14 AM
And don't even get me started on the haters that hate the haters that hate the haters that hate the haters. Because those guys are the WORST. STOP HATING HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS THAT HATE HATERS or not.
Pure Fun! by max314	Apr 29th, 2008 06:20:17 AM
Honestly can't wait to see this. Nothing serious, just pure fun!
What's with the rap & hippity hop? by m_prevette	Apr 29th, 2008 08:58:54 AM
Geez that music sucked - I mean..wow it sucked. Guess WB wants to keep it real or jiggy or somethin...but Giacchino has a great version of the theme in the end credits...why not just use that? The visuals were awesome but the music here sucked balls.
Darkling and Lost Jarv by MusicProf	Apr 29th, 2008 09:47:24 AM
I now understand why everything thinks I'm a plant: because I actually liked something and wrote a positive review of a movie. Why does virtually everyone who participates in talkback on this site feel the need to tear everything down and nitpick everything to death? So I liked Speed Racer and thought it was an entertaining flick--what's wrong with that? Why can't someone just take joy in a fun movie and be positive about it without ripping every creative choice apart? I know why people think I'm a plant: because I tried to write a coherent, intelligent review and actually proofread it before I sent it. And because I was positive about the movie. Why is that a crime?
I DO NOT HATE LaserPants' hate-filled post. by Pennsy	Apr 29th, 2008 10:14:41 AM
;) In fact, LMAO.
Mach 5 and Mach 6 by elvenblade	Apr 29th, 2008 12:22:14 PM
Don't worry, Speed drives the Mach 5 in the first two races, it does not get trashed at all... the reason why he drives the Mach 6 in the Grand Prix is because the Grand Prix cars have to be a certain body type... the Mach 6 also gets a super-turbo engine. And don't worry musicprof, some still think I was/am a fucking plant too. Outrageous.
I'd love to see a "Speech Racer" franchise by Aethyrr	Apr 29th, 2008 02:08:14 PM
Honestly.
As someone said, Talkbackers ARE the real Plants! by Johnno	Apr 29th, 2008 04:35:57 PM
Some of them are obviously paid for by a rival studio to try and get us to watch Baby Mama instead... sad... And why the fuck are we complaining about the music... Kiddy flicks tend to have one or two tracks that are annoying and that probably only play during the closing credits, and besdes this is a fucking video made for the MySpace and MTV crowd... what did you expect? The actual composed instrumental film score??? Besides, we already got a chance to hear that and it was nice...
quantize, what defines a moron... by Johnno	Apr 29th, 2008 04:40:51 PM
Is not someone who says, "meh... I'm not digging those visuals." It's those that go "THIS IS SHITTY AND YOU'RE WRONG AND THIS FILM WILL BOMB I AM RIGHT!" The hypocracy is outright hilarious... Remember Sin City? You fuckers were jizzing all over it! What was that? Realistic?? I bet more people will be alienated by Sin City's visuals in black and White than Speed Racer. I actually know people who hated the movie and refused to see it based on the visuals alone. Not me though... I'm not an uptight asshole. I can appreciate films with a different visual approach and that gives me awesome points!
Hey MusicProf or elvenblade...... by Quake II	Apr 29th, 2008 04:50:01 PM
Is the world in the film based in the 1960's or a future time? The scenes I see show 1960's "Atomic" style decor mixed with crazy made up worlds. What's the deal?
RE: "Looks loud, brash, childish and retarded" by v1cious	Apr 29th, 2008 07:19:43 PM
and i loved every second of it.
ALPHA TEAM, dammit! by Samuel Vimes	Apr 29th, 2008 08:18:16 PM
This one's okay... in a sort of Will Smith's "Wild Wild West" update of a song--- but the W Bros. should've just cleared ALPHA TEAM's classic "Go, Speed, Go!", for the new soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=8je54V17OY0
CHIM CHIM AND SNOOP DOGG!! by gotham_night	Apr 29th, 2008 10:32:02 PM

Quake II - about the visuals by MusicProf	Apr 29th, 2008 10:54:51 PM
That's a good question. The best I can explain is that the directors have attempted to bring the cartoon world into reality, but with a blend of the 60's and some kind of futuristic vibe. The crazy-wild race tracks are a good example. But there is also an element of realism, as when they show the Mach 5 being rebuilt, and at least one scene where a phone (or some other device; can't recall specifically) is labeled "Motorola." I know this movie is not everyone's cup of tea, and it will be overshadowed by other major summer movies, but at least it was really visually interesting. Oh, and it has a VERY Japanese influence through and through, which is totally fine since the cartoon originated in Japan. Where many other American directors would have re-imagined it as an American thing, they really stuck to its roots.
Thanks for the response. by Quake II	Apr 29th, 2008 11:50:09 PM
It looked very 60's chic in some of the scenes (kitchen). I am a fan of the original show (own every episode) as well as Mid-Century decor, so that's why I was asking.

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