Its sad that critics can’t see the fun in this movie. All they want to do is compare it to Iron Man.
I feel pretty sad for the folks that didn’t GET this film. I havnt seen such a fantastic family movie in years. (Not a pixar fan).

Someone reported that it was over 2 hours long. I could have sworn the film went by in 30 min.

I’m sure after this weekend Speed will do over 20 mil and will continue to find an audience next weekend.

I’ll have to say that it’s strictly for kids and big time fans of the original who pine for a fresh look at the characters.

I’m sitting on the fence regarding rating… it’ll either be 2.5/5 or 3/5 absolute tops. But probably the former.

Vic

Even if this film dosnt beat Iron Man this weekend I was still blown away.
Even more than I was watching Iron Man.

However,
I am happy that Iron Man is still doing well.

Yeah Jimmy it will be interesting to see if Vic gets this movie.

I’m sure he’s typing it up as we speak.

I’m sure he’s typing it up as we speak.

The movie does have a plot, some of the actors did well, the races were the best part of the movie, but I would have to give it 3 out of 5. Iron Man is definately safe for now.

My sister felt that the execution was all wrong and that Mr. Hirsch has made a very big career blunder. Time will tell, hopefully the cynics won’t have the last word. I give it three stars, for a good origin story and the dedication of everyone involved to making a family oriented film.

Like any auto aficionado would tell you, a race car is a compromise and the same
can be said about a movie based on a Manga – futuristic world centered on racing.
If you know this walking in to see the Worchowski brothers “Speed Racer” then
your way ahead of the curve to make this an enjoyable outing. I went to the IMAX
experience with my sister and niece in tow. It was my birthday and Mothers Day is
Sunday so we split the costs and made an evening out of it. Now as a kid, I’d
Watched “Speed Racer” so I knew a lot of the basics of the stories. It wasn’t
The case with my sister or my niece. A lot of the tech was lost on them and
so most of the action seemed very unreal.

Because of the faithfulness and ability of the production companies to achieve the look and feel of animation in a live action format, the movie has a bright carnival taffy look. Some have dubbed it a cotton candy look. What wasn’t lost on me though is that the actors really did try to do their best to convey the feeling, tone, and vibe of the original show. The Feelings and emotions still come thru; Part of the story is uniquely Japanese, which amazingly finds common ground with America in the arena of family values.

;-(

Cloverfield was black & white, shaky, suspenseful, mysterious, and deadly to the circle of friends depicted. It left you sort of glad they didn’t show you more or they would have ruined it.

Speed Racer has flair like God reached his fingers down to a fireworks display and started streaking the colors across the horizon…..in loops and circles like someone was tickling him. The movie, like the Mark V, is sleek and shiny with unexpected special features. You leave staggering from the weight and thrill…visually bloated! There are car crashes but you know that no one is ever in danger. It’s a magical world of recovery and parachutes and other ways to bail without blood.

Jimmy the C!

I too walked out like I was high, and I’ve never done drugs.

First off, I have to say, THE BAD GUY IS AL GORE. Tell me if I’m wrong. There’s even a scene where he busts an ice sculpture–to which I told my buddy, “So much for the icebergs melting.”

Piratedan, you’re right on the money. I used to watch this after school! I wasn’t even the biggest fan, but I’m familiar and probably saw all the episodes.

This movie had so many homages to the original. There was one section where they let loose on the melodramatic anime gasps and yells. I can’t remember, but I swear there were tips of the hat to other movies as well. I know for a fact the phrase “get smart” was in there.

This movie was fun, vivid, smooth, daring, fast, and I will admit there were a couple lump-in-the-throat moments that sent me back to either my own imagination-heavy boyhood or simply to feelings I had watching the original. And something about the excited looped musical intro (a piano imitating a car revving?) got to me. Oh I’m 45 so add all the sentiment to post-midlife crisis maybe? Haha.

WHAT A RIDE. MORE, MORE.

There’s some fun stuff leading into the credits, including some takes on the original theme. But alas, no “easter egg” at the end.