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Two New International Speed Racer Movie Trailers — Go Go Video Game Mode!
Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on March 9, 2008
I really don’t know what they heck to think of The Wachowskis’ Speed Racer anymore. At first, I was excited — the team that brought us The Matrix is going to bring one of the most iconic cartoons of all-time using full-focus camera technology — that is wicked. But ever since they have been debuting trailers and announcing that the film will probably have a G rating, I’ve been losing hope of this being anything more than a glossy, over-stylized parlor trick.
This new round of international trailer — 2 to be exact — is the same song and dance. We get to see Emile Hirsch looking lifeless, the video gamish effects of the in-race experience and more of John Goodman’s mustache. Alright, I will admit that John Goodman’s mustache is awesome, but that may not save this movie. I will admit as well that I am still anticipating seeing this one, as I have not completely lost faith — The Wachowskis are yet to really disappoint me, but we’ll see.
Again, I must reiterate the fact that I am still excited to see the finished product here, but it will not surprise me if it ends up being nothing more than the most expensive video game ever made. I’m interested to hear what you think…
Speed Racer is written and directed by The Wachowski Brothers. It stars Emile Hirsch as Speed, Matthew Fox as Racer X, Christina Ricci as Trixie and John Goodman and Susan Sarandon as Speed’s parents. It is being released by Warner Brothers nationwide on May 9th.
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2 Comments
March 9th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
i remember hearing that there was going to be a speed racer movie and was super excited. then the first trailer was released and i pretty much lost hope. i was hoping it was going to be fun and somewhat ridiculous movie. anyways the new trailers dont really help my worries of this being just a stylistic crapfest. but that might just be me. anyways i too have faith in the mustache lol.
March 10th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Yeah I agree the trailers have a tad too much helpings of FABULOUS! *snap* *snap* all over it. I don’t even know how to react to the new camera they’re using. Sure, it keeps everything on set in focus… Woop-dee doo. I’m sure it’ll help stylize other films in the future, but to start it off on Speed Racer? Astroboy, now that’s something to work on in live action. Unfortunately, Sony holds the rights to that and it’s initial plan failed. I still wish they would work on that even if it’ll be all CGI.