So how's the film.... its The Wachowski Brothers...

they tend to do the most bizarre stuff in films.

Its either an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes or a 30% score for 'Speed Racer'...

Is the film worth it? Or just a cheesy film with ridiculous special effects?

I heard this films is like "way over the top", e.g everything is super exaggerated...

I kinda expect generally favourable reviews, but mostly negative response. Almost all reviews are negative.

This film and 'Get Smart' are the two riskiest movies this year. It could make or break. 'Speed Racer' seem to have fans who liked it, but generally, the movie had a thin plot-line and corny colour-fest.

And I haven't even watched it...

Was on my to-watch list of movies this year... then came the 'oh wow, fantastic!' fan quotes... then came the critics... then it all came tumbling down...

Too bad. I might just watch it some other time... I'm focused on Narnia, Indy, Batman, etc. etc.


Usually the worst movies for me are below 60%.... wow, this one is way below... I will find a reason to watch it and see how bad it is though...

This post has been edited by defaultname365: May 11 2008, 06:57 PM

Doubt if its 'that' good.... maybe fine, or OK, but not great...

Usually RottenTomatoes.com is a place where you get the idea of how good a film is... anything below 60% and I'm done with it...

Same goes for Rambo IV.... good lord

But I have to admit, Iron Man totally wins all films thus far this year !
In fact, it is the HIGHEST rated superhero film ever... take that Spider-Man 3 !!!

In fact, they're calling 'Speed Racer', Derailed Racer...

It had prospects - - The Wachowski Brothers, Fast Cars, Insane Action...

Heck, I really really wanted to watch this film... guess I have to tick-it off my movie list for this year... probably watch on DVD...

It was just over-done, over-exaggerated and completely off-the top...

Hey, some like it, and some done. But most don't like it.

The box-office figures (US) are not good...

"No, Speed Racer. No."
-Daily News Maine

"Speed Racer intends to convey a sense of heedless momentum, but it drags painfully.."
- New Republic

FINAL CRITIC VERDICT :
"The Wachowski Brothers have overloaded Speed Racer with headache-inducing special effects, and neglected to develop a coherent storyline."


I am pretty sure of one thing - this film is probably not as bad as 'Eragon'... (vomit emoticon here)

For that kind of budget, you better be damn sure the movie is going to deliver... too bad

That aside, I regard The Wachowski Brothers as one of the most (in this case two) visionary directors - their style and trademark is undoubtedly fantastic, however it may not appeal to the mass.