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The Case For "Speed Racer"

Alright - I'll admit it. My fascination with the upcoming "Speed Racer" movie is bordering on weirdness. My think I'm mad and most everybody else is confused why I think this could actually be pretty good.

So, I thought that I'd put together my reasoning behind my position. Here goes!

1. The Stylized Presentation

Have you noticed the ads for the movie? They are very bright and vibrant...maybe even 'glossy'. Whatever the technique, it looks different than the other movies out there (especially with the trend toward dark and gritty) and I like the difference.

2. The Wachowski's

Yup - those guys who did "The Matrix" and "V for Vendetta". If I know one thing about the Wachowski's, its that they don't particularly like to do what the audience expects. What could be the subtext in a "Speed Racer" movie? I'm not sure...which is exactly what they want.

3. Worst case

Honestly, how bad could it really be? If the Wachowski's do nothing but make a car chase movie, I suspect it would be a really, really good-looking car chase movie. With cars that jump. (By the way, Christina Ricci looks fantastic as "Trixie"). So, if that was it, I think I would be OK with it.

But, if the Wachowski's add a little more to the movie, a little context - maybe a little deeper meaning - then it could be a great one. So, I'm predicting that this movie gets 3-5 stars. I'd see a movie like that, wouldn't you?

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Posted by Fred on April 20, 2008 8:35 PM
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