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Posted by clouddancer on 12-05-2008 at 20:51:

Speed Racer

Did anyone get out to see this movie this weekend?

I meant to but got busy on Saturday and then Sunday being Mother's Day, I could not get out.

Just wondering what people thought, if they did get out. I am off to check the reviews.

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Posted by Hinotori on 12-05-2008 at 23:01:

I haven't seen it, but one of my co-workers took his 7-year-old to see it. Half-way through the movie, his son shook his arm and asked if they could go home.... That didn't give me much hope for the film!

But I heard more rave reviews about IronMan. I'm thinking this is the movie I need to see!

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Posted by clouddancer on 12-05-2008 at 23:18:

I was noticing on the review board that Ironman is at the top.

Speed racer came second, but that might be because it was new this week.
We will have to see if it continues to remain up there. I know I will not get to see Speed Racer for several more weeks.
by then I/we should have a good indication of how it is doing

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Posted by Rory on 12-05-2008 at 23:59:

RE: Speed Racer

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Originally posted by clouddancer
Did anyone get out to see this movie this weekend?

I meant to but got busy on Saturday and then Sunday being Mother's Day, I could not get out.

Just wondering what people thought, if they did get out. I am off to check the reviews.

I watched the premiere, but I didn't like it. It had a cartoony feel to it that quite turned me off. Didn't like the acting either, although I really did love the monkey though. The anime is still definitely way better.

Posted by DeDe3 on 13-05-2008 at 05:29:

Mom and I saw it today. I really enjoyed it. Mom thought it was okay. Not a big toon fan,but when John Goodman was on Regis she loved the part they showed of him fighting a Ninja.

Spoiler here: The original voice of Speed is in the movie. He's at the begging of the film. he's a racing annoucer. He's in a checkered hat.

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Posted by yul on 01-06-2008 at 13:00:

Speed Racer rules! The cartoon stylization is absolutely great and the actors resemble original characters in looks. Bravo
Look like my childhood dreams come true. For me, as for SR fan, it was a great honor to take part in SR movie distribution in Russia and attended Moscow premiere.
Go, Speed Racer, go! cheeleader3

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Posted by gatchgirl on 01-06-2008 at 14:38:

I still want to see SR, even if I don't remember a whole lot from the movie.

Found myself even more drooling over all the merchandise, including the boxers... could be cause I'm hoping next year it will be Gatch related. Luvu1

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Posted by Condorfan on 05-06-2008 at 00:32:

I finally was able to see Speed Racer today. I liked it--it kept the feel of the anime although sometimes trying to watch the car racing is dizzying. I liked the shots of the cities--it resembles Utoland if done in live action. cinema

I kept looking for a Gatchaman reference but couldn't find any. I just imagined Joe racing there too. Car Condor

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Posted by gatchgirl on 05-06-2008 at 00:40:

I did the same thing years ago, and will probably do the same again when I watch the movie

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Posted by clouddancer on 05-06-2008 at 01:17:

quote:

Originally posted by Condorfan
I finally was able to see Speed Racer today. I liked it--it kept the feel of the anime although sometimes trying to watch the car racing is dizzying. I liked the shots of the cities--it resembles Utoland if done in live action. cinema

I kept looking for a Gatchaman reference but couldn't find any. I just imagined Joe racing there too. Car

i watched it on the weekend, and I too kept thinking of Joe racing in there as well.

I do have to admit though that I left with a head ache, I think the bright colours and flashing lights may have affected me.
(It was either that or a change in the weather which can affect me as well.)

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Posted by Ebonyswanne on 05-06-2008 at 01:30:

I'll have to wait till it comes out on DVD, then go watch it on my friends BIG tV...

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