Review of Speed Racer (2008) by Chrisl. — 06 May 2008
The critics will pan this, but most of those critics probably didn't like the cartoon (or perhaps, based on the few reviews I've read, they've never even watched it). The movie is very true to the spirit of the cartoon -- it's got shallow intrigue, crazy races with crazy obstacles and impossible physics, tommy guns, Chim Chim and Spridle saving the day, and staccato dialog.
There was no attempt to modernize the characters or make them edgy or "extreme." There was no darkening of the mood or story. This is a fun movie with a light, goofy spirit -- much like, I don't know -- THE CARTOON IT WAS BASED ON.
If you appreciated the cartoon as much as I did, you'll more than likely enjoy the hell out of this. If you're looking for "The English Patient," then don't go to see a movie based on a cartoon.
Critics may pan this, but it will stand the test of time and I guarantee, if nothing else, it will be a cult classic.
This review of Speed Racer (2008) was written by Chrisl. on 06 May 2008.
Speed Racer has generally received mixed reviews.
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