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stevesnj
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Aug 27, 2007 , 01:17 PM
 
The Wachowski Brothers Speed Racer movie being filmed with an 'always in focus' Hi Def camera

Susan Sarandon talks about the Wachowski Brothers SPEED RACER and confirms something revolutionary
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design219
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Aug 27, 2007 , 01:22 PM
 
This might be really cool.
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KeriVit
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Aug 27, 2007 , 05:40 PM
 
Mmmm... pancakes.
     
scottiB
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Dec 7, 2007 , 01:50 PM
 
Trailer

Ah, I'm in first grade again...
     
G Barnett
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Dec 7, 2007 , 02:20 PM
 
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I like what I see (and not just 'cause of Christina Ricci, rowr). Yes, the Wachowskis have enlisted every last dairy farmer in the state of Wisconsin just so they could make it as cheezy as is humanly possible, but they've got a pretty good eye.

Looks like it's gonna hit every single one of the classic Speed Racer's schticks, too. I'm gonna look at this as a vibrant and colorful Sin City for kids. My son's gonna love it.
     
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Dec 7, 2007 , 02:23 PM
 
I never thought I'd say this.

The movie tailer looks good in parts and wicked cheesy in other parts. I'll have to wait and see on this.
     
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Dec 7, 2007 , 02:24 PM
 
Looks really corny but with bright in always in focus bright colours.
     
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Dec 7, 2007 , 02:50 PM
 
The actor who plays Speed said he didn't leave the green screen once.

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analogue SPRINKLES
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Dec 7, 2007 , 02:55 PM
 
Originally Posted by Big Mac View Post
The actor who plays Speed said he didn't leave the green screen once.
Other than the car and a few indoor sets I assume the whole thing is digital backgrounds.
     
cjrivera
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Dec 7, 2007 , 03:00 PM
 
Originally Posted by Big Mac View Post
The actor who plays Speed said he didn't leave the green screen once.
I would imagine that got pretty messy...
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Dec 7, 2007 , 03:08 PM
 
Nah, they gave him a catheter
     
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Dec 7, 2007 , 03:46 PM
 
I'm glad they cast Christina Ricci. Trixie was due for a hot makeover. I always wondered what cartoon Speed saw in cartoon Trixie. I mean, he's a race-car driver. He's supposed to have a hot babe on his arm. Not some awkward looking waif. Ricci is a nice upgrade.
     
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Dec 7, 2007 , 06:00 PM
 
Originally Posted by scottiB View Post
Trailer

Ah, I'm in first grade again...
What the f*cking f*ck? They restrict TRAILERS based on geographical location now?

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Dec 7, 2007 , 08:12 PM
 
Originally Posted by MacosNerd View Post
I never thought I'd say this.

The movie tailer looks good in parts and wicked cheesy in other parts. I'll have to wait and see on this.
That's exactly what I thought. I thought the beginning was pretty cheesy, but the end was pretty good looking.

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JoshuaZ
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Dec 7, 2007 , 09:10 PM
 
That was goooooood. In a bad sort of way. The movie will probably be action packed and fun, but then they'll make a second and third movie and both will make no sense and then end up sucking.
     
IceEnclosure
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Dec 7, 2007 , 11:10 PM
 
hmm, i need a higher resolution trailer to check this out further.
     
KeriVit
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Dec 7, 2007 , 11:25 PM
 
liking it.
     
Jens Peter
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Dec 8, 2007 , 02:12 AM
 
Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - View Post
What the f*cking f*ck? They restrict TRAILERS based on geographical location now?
Yep, got this message too:
"We're sorry, the clip you are trying to play is not currently available in your area." perhaps it's US-eyes only...
     
WackBigMac
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Dec 8, 2007 , 02:26 AM
 
Are you guys joking? It looks like mariokart on acid. What a horrid movie.
     
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Dec 8, 2007 , 02:39 AM
 
Well, that looks like shitty.


Woot, shitty isn't a blocked word.

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Dec 8, 2007 , 02:43 AM
 
Eww, you linked to the tiny, non-hd version. It is crazy in HD.

Speed Racer (2008) - Moviefone

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Dec 8, 2007 , 03:48 AM
 
Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - View Post
What the f*cking f*ck? They restrict TRAILERS based on geographical location now?
Just download the .qtl clicking over your desired HD size on the link OwlBoy posted above and you shall be able to open it with QT no matter where do you live.