Speed Racer

[So-CalVX]

ok. I saw the threads for Indiana Jones and Ironman. I saw Ironman and agreed with everyone that it was the best comic-bigscreen conversion so far. I liked it alot. And I plan on seeing Indy sometime soon. Don't have high expectations but I'll go see it.

On to my topic. Didn't anyone go see Speed Racer. I did and I have to say it was quite good. All the elements held together and it too was a good conversion to the big screen. I just want to put this movie up in the threads seeing as I think it qualifies as a movie we can all enjoy.

Richard

[Ldub]

You can edit anything in your own posts...go advanced.

As for speed racer, I was never a fan of the cartoon, so not likely going to see the movie.

[WormGod]

Wachowski Brothers (or shall we say, brother and SISTER now)....



FAIL!

I lost respect for them after they destroyed a great movie like the The Matrix, by making the absolutely miserable sequels and killing the trilogy. They apparently took lessons from Lucas. Speed Racer will probably have to wait till TNT or FX show it, heh.

[kodiak]

I just saw It, I was very surprised it’s an excellent adaptation. They really focused on the characters and the story. I was expecting that it would have a lot to apologies for but it doesn’t. 2 thumps up. The kids and adults will love it.

[So-CalVX]

see... Kodiak agrees.

Must be some thing only Proton VX owners named Richard get... LOL

[mdwyer]

Wachowski Brothers (or shall we say, brother and SISTER now)....FAIL!

I lost respect for them after they destroyed a great movie like the The Matrix, by making the absolutely miserable sequels and killing the trilogy. They apparently took lessons from Lucas. Speed Racer will probably have to wait till TNT or FX show it, heh.

I can agree with you about destorying the Matrix with the sequels, but you've got to respect the first Matrix movie. On its own, it rocked, I think.

I also think that V for Vendetta was really good. It is really difficult to bring a comic book or cartoon to live action. I think the Wachowskis have managed to do it well. I think Romero's Troublemaker studios did pretty good with Sin City, too. Otherwise, the stage is littered with bad comic book adaptations.

I fear for what Spielberg will do to Ghost in the Shell, though...

[So-CalVX]

I have a feeling G.I.T.S. will be a big flop. The animated series is pretty much perfect. There's no way I expect anything good to come of a live action Ghost.


On this topic... Has anyone seen the live action DeathNote? I missed it due to work

[taylorRichie]

Comic Book Adaptations:
#1 Sin City (1,2,3) <- Assuming
#2 Batman Begins
#3 The Dark Night <- Just assuming
#4 Ironman

Then the rest pretty much didn't do anything for me

I want to see Speed Racer, I loved V for Vendetta, and the first matrix, respected the talent showcase of the other Matrices (ha)

I can't decide if speed racer on drugs would put you in a Coma, or at least send you into a Seizure...

Guess we'll find out. :bgwp:

[kodiak]

Comic Book Adaptations:
#1 Sin City (1,2,3) <- Assuming
#2 Batman Begins
#3 The Dark Night <- Just assuming
#4 Ironman

Then the rest pretty much didn't do anything for me

You forgot to mention the first and one of the best comic adaptations ever FLASH!
I try to watch it at least ones a year.

[nfpgasmask]

I'm gonna stand with the God of Worms on this one. The first Matrix was great, but the sequels destroyed it for me, just like the 3 latest additions to the Star Wars cluster-f.

The Matrix 2 & 3:


And I thought V was deplorable. Ever see 1984? Guess what, its been done, and done better. V was an unoriginal waste of time. And maybe try giving your props department something other that PAINTBALL MASKS to make your horde of brainwashed soldiers look supposedly menacing. WEAK SAUCE!

V for Vendetta:


From what I have seen, Speed Racer does not look like something that would interest me. And Richard, your quote sums up why I will probably not like it.

The kids and adults will love it.

But, I will refrain from further judgement until I actually see it. Hopefully it will surprise me.

Bart

PS - I love good movie talk.

[nfpgasmask]

I fear for what Spielberg will do to Ghost in the Shell, though...

WAIT, WHAT??????

OH JESUS SAY IT AIN'T SO!

I'm going to IMDB RIGHT NOW!

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

On this topic... Has anyone seen the live action DeathNote? I missed it due to work

Yes. Its awesome. I actually like it better than the anime so far, which is pretty crazy since the live action versions of anime are typically sub-par. I picked up Deathnote 1 & 2 bootlegs in San Francisco's Japan Town. They have a killer DVD shop in there.

And I just got back from IMDB and I see nothing to the affect of Spielberg and GITS on there??? Where did this disturbing information come from please?

EDIT:

http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/04/...ive-action-3d/

OK, so it looks like Spielberg's Dreamworks is just producing it. I didn't read anything about his directing or anything. Why does every good movie have to get remade, reworked and utterly beaten into pulp in the US? I'm so glad Blade Runner never got sequeled or remade....

Bart

[kodiak]

I liked the first Matrix as well but I had a big problem with the hole using people for power thing. V for Vendetta was a disappointment. The last 2 Matrix movies sucked!

Ironman restored my faith in the ability of Hollywood to make good comic movies again.

[nfpgasmask]

I liked the first Matrix as well but I had a big problem with the hole using people for power thing. V for Vendetta was a disappointment. The last 2 Matrix movies sucked!

Ironman restored my faith in the ability of Hollywood to make good comic movies again.

Man, I guess I really need to get out and see Iron Man. Everyone I know, and I mean EVERYONE says it rocked.

Bart

[4X4 UFO]

Hey, Bart..........Iron Man rocks!