Speed Racer Trailer Is Live It's, y'know, for kids Source: Moviefone
Well, after days of teases with behind-the-scenes footage and pictures and such like, the trailer is online for the Wachowski siblings' Speed Racer (see it here) and it's rather interesting.
First up, it's clear that they have absolutely stuck to the story's anime roots. Not only are there bright colours and lots of neon and comedy kid sidekicks, but there're all those speed lines as Emile Hirsch's hero races along and some still-cartoonish special effects (check out that desert bit - there's probably still work to be done there). Heck, even Matthew Fox's line delivery sounds like one of the anime dubs - preternaturally calm and low pitched for maximum dramatic effect.
Sadly, it's also clear that the anime influence carry over into the annoying child role, inclusion of a chimp and oddly dressed bad guy henchmen. It also looks like everyone except Emile Hirsch and maybe Matthew Fox is playing this firmly tongue in cheek - which admittedly often seems to be the case with the cartoons as well. So all in all, it's clear that this is less Bound or The Matrix and more live-action cartoon for the Wachowskis - you know, for kids.
L: mackey
Looks fcuking awful.........no matter what it's 'meant' to look like. Big fan of 'Bound' and, obviously, 'The Matrix', but this looks really, really abominable.
Looks awful" in what way?
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Looks fcuking awful.........no matter what it's 'meant' to look like. Big fan of 'Bound' and, obviously, 'The Matrix', but this looks really, really abominable. ... Read More
Is it just me or does Emile Hirsch look a hell of a lot like a very skinny Jack Black? They'd be perfect for brothers in a film together. ... Read More
L: pablohoolio
What's happened to people's sense of fun? Christ, you'd think everyone wanted it to be dark, brooding and have people looking angry all the way throught it.
Now this might be difficult to understand but....IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A LIVE ACTION CARTOON.
If people think this looks too garish then go back and listen to your Radiohead albums and leave the rest of us to at least think that this looks as mad and crazy as the original Willy Wonka with Gene Wilder when that was... Read More
Just seen the trailer... I think I will wear my shades in the cinema! Talk about bright and colourful! Looks like Spy Kids on acid! hahaha ... Read More
