Trailers
Must See Trailer: Speed Racer *Updated with Hi-Res*
Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on December 6, 2007
Earlier this evening the first trailer for the Wachowskis’ Speed Racer made its debut on Entertainment Tonight. And as we watched it, a colleague of mine described it as “The Matrix with fucking cars and shit!” After watching it myself for the first time, my reaction was more along the lines of “this looks like an weird acid trip.” The film uses a very stylish backdrop to bring the Japanese cartoon to life, creating a world that is certainly a great mix between Anime and — well, The Matrix. And while it is hard to say whether the film will be great after only one trailer, it is easy to see how some will be getting excited about this one.
Also, this is our first look at the new camera system that the Wachowskis are using. It is a revolutionary technology that allows for full-focus, whereas the foreground and background are simultaneously in focus. You can read more about that in this article over at FirstShowing.net. You can have a look at the trailer below, or view the high definition version over at AOL Moviefone.
Speed Racer hits theaters on May 30, 2008.
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10 Comments
December 8th, 2007 at 1:59 am
hmmm… when did Speed Racer become an idiot savant? I mean, if you’re excellent at one thing, it is a talent, but when it’s “the only thing [you] know how to do”, it is a disability.
December 8th, 2007 at 2:19 am
BTW, this movie is going to suck hard unless you actually are on an acid trip while you watch it.
December 8th, 2007 at 4:45 am
Looks like a crazy but funny film to watch!!! in the line of shrek, cars, etc. . . better then (the movie) the flinstones (fames actor) so let it come.
December 8th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Captain sounds like your already into the movie. As a Speed Racer zealot I would say Speed leaves a wake of something more then a passion to drive, an emotion that brings us here, perhaps.
December 8th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Looks like all kinds of crap. Reminds me of that damn Rollerball remake. It’s a shame Matthew Fox is in this, ugh.
December 9th, 2007 at 11:59 pm
The movie sounds cool till you mentioned that it had susan sarandon in it. sorry cannot support a movie with a someone anti - american as she is.
Good luck with it.
jim
December 10th, 2007 at 5:15 am
Whoa Jim! How can you take the personal politics of someone (especially someone who plays a supporting role in the film) as your sole reason for not seeing a movie? I get the whole “Alone in my principles” thing — but geez man. That is ridiculous…
December 19th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
This movie looks da bomb lol something to watch with light heartedness in mind, its gonna be one of those cacky comedy movies that will be prettty intense in parts but drag in others ( the crap part will be the story im guessing lol and the awesome well the racing :P ) just looking forward to the visuals myself and thats enough for me lol ALL HAIL THE BIG SCREEN VERSION OF WIPEOUT!!!!
January 6th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
This proves even morons with bad ideas and a bad product can succeed and make millions.
January 6th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Oh Yea, Sarandon does suck and I woud never see a movie she is in as well.