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Written May 9, 2008
Bringing a classic to life....

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Well I have just seen Speed Racer and I must admit that they created something really unique. I mean thats nothing different coming from the Wachowskis'. This movie was just a blast and a ton of fun. Right from the beginning, you are immersed into this world of the Racer family. From the cars, the tracks, and finally to the BRILLIANT colors, this movie is really something to behold. If you have ever seen the TV show, then you will be pleasantly surprised right down to the slightest minute detail of the sometimes crazy and campy fun that goes on in the film. There were a few moments that I was just scratching my head, but then crazy scenes and colors just pulled me right back into the story. If you get to see this movie, I would say see it in Digital Projection or IMAX, just for the fact that is the way this film should be experienced. Finally, all I can say is take a chance, try it out. You'll either like it or hate it, but in the end, you'lll have experienced something unique
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Written May 10, 2008
Artistic Perfection

by bosspollock0724

Everyone around me told me it was going to be terrible. Early reviews said that it was nothing special. With these planted doubts, I still went to see it in IMax. As of right now, it is the greatest experience I have ever had in a movie theater.

This movie was pure fun. The Wachowskis truly know how to take risks. They just took their art and ran with it. All the actors were terrific. I especially gives props to the actor who played the youngest Racer brother. Honestly, I thought that boy would sink the film but after seeing it, Speed Racer would not have been half as fun without him and the monkey.

This is most visually stunning film to date, with a climax that continues to climb and climb. I wanted to jump out of my chair and cheer for Speed at almost everything. Granted, the film was predictable, but I didn't care. I still held my breath at all the moments, asking myself if Speed would be able to pull it off. If there's a Speed Racer 2, I'm there.
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Written May 16, 2008
Great Grafix!

by sweetberries888

I loved the movie! Grafix were dope and the plot was super cute! I enjoyed the movie and I can't wait till it comes out on blue ray!!!
- 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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Written May 13, 2008
A video game visual experience....

by WEarpEast

Overall, I am glad I went to see Speed Racer. Seeing it at an IMAX theater definitely enhanced the experience. The colors and motion were a bit overwhelming at times to the point of being annoying. I felt like I was watching a video game instead of a movie. I grew up with the Speed Racer cartoons and the movie stayed fairly true to the plot and characters of the original series. I was surprised to see so many young children at the movie. Two and a half hours is a long time for young kids and some of the plot elements, language, and violence were in my opinion more PG-13 than PG.
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Written May 25, 2008
This is terrific

by angelhug

I took my son to see this because he has been wanting to see the movie since he heard about it. I went thinking ok, I grew up on Speed Racer and it will be a cute kids movie. Oh my gosh, I fell in love with Speed Racer all over again. The special effects are great, the kid who played Speed was awesome, Christina Ricci made a great Trixie and well, it was great, I enjoyed myself as well as my son. You won't be sorry!
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Written May 16, 2008
Speed Racer

by themoviebuffster55

Saw it at the IMAX theater. What a colorful, eye poppin experience. And also, had Matthew Fox, so couldn't get any better than that. But the ending was a little perdictable.
- 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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Written June 3, 2008
Enjoyable

by rachel123

the visual effects were stunning and my 6 year old son loved the all of the racing. It was a little long but overall was good movie.
- 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Written May 16, 2008
Good Movie

by Hvjimenez

I swear i thought i was watching a cartoon at times. I went with my five year old and my 34 year old male cousin. And they both lovefd it. I loved the references they made to the cartoon, which I miss by the way. And it was a fun colorful movie. Im glad I saw it in IMAX. Also this may just be the first movie that will be able to show you whjat these new HD and Blu Ray DVD blayers and fancy TV's are capable of.
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Written May 9, 2008
Very entertaining--the family will enjoy it.

by madthinker

I liked this movie a lot. It's campy, corny, and a lot of fun. I hear people complaining about CGI, of course there is CGI--it's stupid to even mention it. This movie has no basis in reality. It will not win for best picture or any other such nonsense. But if you don't mind being simply entertained, you will like it a lot. You racing gamer fans will especially like it. I strongly recommend it.
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Written May 25, 2008
WOW

by toniatoniab

The IMAX experience was fantastic for this movie. My 6 year old son sat on the edge of his seat through the race scenes. Just a few words of prophanity, one gesture and a scene where someone was hit several times but I was able to explain to my son what was going on and he was not afraid. I defiinately recommend this movie for olf Speed racer fans too.
- 9 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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Written June 4, 2008
Big Fun!

by spedipusrex

Great special effex and in-your face action with lots of color and it rarely slows down.
- 9 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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Written May 11, 2008
Made for IMAX

by morsmordrepotter

Speed Racer was a whirl of vibrant colors than just popped out beautfiully on the huge IMAX screen.

The story line was good.

It's a fun movie for everyone.
- 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Written May 10, 2008
SPEED RACER!

by mestrada3

Very child friendly movie. My son is 3 and he loved it! It's a must see family movie.. The picture and graphics are awesome...We saw it on the IMAX theatre.
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Written May 12, 2008
Very good but not great

by ccarl1701

It would have been great if the plot line was a bit more interesting and the movie didnt look so much like an IMAX version of an arcade game. Overall, I enjoyed it and my 7 year old son had a blast watching it.
- 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Written May 11, 2008
Speed Racer Rules!

by GreatMovies

Don't believe any bad reviews you've heard, Speed Racer is a great family movie for parents and kids, and especially for fans of the animated series! John Goodman's spot-on take on Pops Racer, the hilarious younger brother Sprittle who steals the show, and an actual storyline in an action movie about greedy corporate types crushing the American family (i.e., our hopes and dreams) is juxtaposed with Speed's fight to save his family, stay true to his pure love of race car driving (and for Trixie), while coming of age as a young man, is as good as you're going to get at the box office this summer! See it in IMAX, and feel the thrill of feeling like you're in a video game! Speed's loving relationship with his older brother Rex, his mom and pops, and the questioning of who Racer X really is keep the story moving, and Royalton Industries' head honcho is a great villain! The around-the-world races are like the animated series, complete with The Mammoth Car, Snake Oiler, and the Mach 5!
- 6 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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