Speed Racer Can't Outrun the Bad Reviews...
As a product of the 80s and 90s, SPEED RACER, is lodged in my childhood, well, early adult years. I recall many nights, lying on the couch watching MTV show those anicent (and classic) cartoon episodes of Speed Racer. I loved it and this early introduction would foster my love of Japanese anime in the future.
So, imagine my delight when I saw the same two men who directed and wrote THE MATRIX, where giving Speed Racer a live-action overhaul.
Super excited I raced, no pun intended, out to see it. I even took my sons. Was I rewarded--immensely. I absolutely LOVED it. It was a refreshing take on the cartoon and I enjoyed it. My kids loved it, and i believed my money was well spent.
It is with a heavy and a bit disgruntled heart that I found other people completely dissing the the movie. Of all, the biggest complaint is centered around the use of colors--not found in nature--someone added. Who cares? That's the beauty of the film. It's a leap into the fantastic --all the benefits CGI can offer.
I hope this film can out run the bad reviews. It is a neat little family movie and one I think people would enjoy if they didn't come into the theater with a set of expectations and beliefs.
Skip the reviews and just go see a great film.
Nicole
So, imagine my delight when I saw the same two men who directed and wrote THE MATRIX, where giving Speed Racer a live-action overhaul.
Super excited I raced, no pun intended, out to see it. I even took my sons. Was I rewarded--immensely. I absolutely LOVED it. It was a refreshing take on the cartoon and I enjoyed it. My kids loved it, and i believed my money was well spent.
It is with a heavy and a bit disgruntled heart that I found other people completely dissing the the movie. Of all, the biggest complaint is centered around the use of colors--not found in nature--someone added. Who cares? That's the beauty of the film. It's a leap into the fantastic --all the benefits CGI can offer.
I hope this film can out run the bad reviews. It is a neat little family movie and one I think people would enjoy if they didn't come into the theater with a set of expectations and beliefs.
Skip the reviews and just go see a great film.
Nicole
Sweet! I also grew up watching Speed Racer. I was a bit nervous when the movie was announced but I love the Wachowskis' imagination and I have to admit the trailer was interesting. After reading your blurb on it, I'm going to put it on my 'to see' list. :-)
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Rae L. |
5:16 AM, May 22, 2008