Comments on: Speed Racer Review

By: Craigo

Craigo — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:08:37 +0000

I do admit visual effects and some of the “liners” were cheesy. But every time that theme song played in the background, every time Trixie said “cool beans,” and everytime Speed Racer jump-jacked I fell off my seat. I honestly remember watching the “cheesy” show on my childhood couch, and I really couldn’t help but scream “go speed racer go” during the credits! I loved everything about this, and I will watch this movie over and over again. I am not a diehard Speed fan (the show not the drug), and I am not a nerd in his basement, but I am someone who is left breathless when he is brought back through a nostalgic portal to a time where saturdays were filled with intense races, and yes, the very “cheesy” one-liners.

Encore…

By: mpespo

mpespo — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:37:57 +0000

I can’t believe this movie didn’t’ blow out it’s production costs. My wife and I watched the Blu ray version Feb-27-2009. We were blown away, absolutly LOVEd it. It was a ride worth any costs. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. The theme was cute, the animation Over the top, the actors stupendous. Those who don’t rave about this movie nee to get a sence of humar and learn to have fun. Toatal hats off to the animators you have reset the bar, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for the Wonderful night of eentertainment. We’ll be watching it twice before sending it back to Netflix. :)

By: bbboooiiiyyy

bbboooiiiyyy — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:22:22 +0000

this was a nice movie for those who have low expectations for it. since its a kids movie ppl should expect that type of acting, and fit the mood perfectly, the younger brother of speed was hilarious. if it was made to be more of an adult oriented (not as in xxx but more mature) then they shouldve changed it. but from the start this movie was never intended for that purpose, so i think even though ppl r giving bad comments about it, i think it was a very good movie for that type of genre they put in.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:20:39 +0000

I thought the movie was really great,
and i thought Emile Hirsch was really hot!

By: Zach

Zach — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:32:28 +0000

Until I read this review, I was not even aware that Speed Racer had been getting bad press. I took my kids (nine year old daughter, four year old son, and another five year old boy) to the movie the opening weekend. The boys were jumping up and down in their seats they were so excited. Even the one year old in my wife’s lap sat through the movie with eyes wide open pretty much the whole time. It was great campy family fun, and I’ll definitely buy the DVD when it comes out. The boys continue to play “speed racer” when they ride around in the driveway in old pedal car. People should remember that this was targeted to children, not jaded teenagers or refined adults. I’m no prude, but I’m really glad to see Hollywood put so much into a movie that isn’t full of violence and sex.

By: Mangina Dentata

Mangina Dentata — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:47:52 +0000

Even as a “kids’ movie,” it sucked. Too flashy, too long, and too boring. It should have been more gritty (similar to a futuristic Fast and the Furious) and been cast with older actors (as originally planned). For some reason, the studio takes its audience for idiots, which explains 80% of the films released each year.

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:22:14 +0000

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As a man in my 50’s I went to see Speed Racer while the wife shopped.
I watch a lot of movies and consider Speed Racer to be the best film for pure entertainment since Titantic. Frankly I was surprised with the above reviews. The storyline, acting that fit the menu, the amazing race scenes,
and the triumphal finish left me so lifted up after leaving I felt compelled to give this review. Great job!

By: Hershey Squirrel

Hershey Squirrel — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:12:55 +0000

Ok, so I use my 11 year old son tho has no desire to see this movie as a decoy. This is what I referr to as a VW movie. It’s a lot like driving a VW bug or making love to a large woman. It’s a lot of fun, but you hope no one sees you doing it.

I loved it, but keep in mind I was forced to see Sex and the City only a day before.

By: Elena

Elena — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:27:07 +0000

It’s such a shame that people are taking this movie so seriously. I think people forget that not only was this based on the corniest show to ever exist, it was based on the horrible 60’s DUB of the corniest show to ever exist. This movie was unlike anything I’ve ever seen before and it succeeds in capturing the cheese, the excitement, the flash, and the heartfelt warmth that the old show had.

I’d recommend that anyone who hasn’t seen it at least give it a chance before it goes out of theaters. Go in with an open mind, don’t take it too seriously, and you won’t be disappointed.

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:34:46 +0000

Speed Racer was sooooo good! I loved it and in fact saw it twice. I was never a fan of the cartoon (a bit too old, I must admit) but appreciated the super saturated visuals and the wholesome story.