the vynsane asylum

GO WATCH SPEED RACER WHILE IT'S STILL IN THE THEATERS!

I know there's a thread for it, but I don't know if everyone's reading it. Trust me, you will not regret this. It is one of the most visually stunning films ever made, if not the most visually stunning film. And the visuals aren't the only great part by a longshot. This surpassed even my admittedly high expectations.

If you don't take my word for it, ask .

Thanks but I have zero interest in seeing this movie. I'm not slagging it or anything, just saying that it doesn't entice me.

I saw it already, as I posted in the other thread. I didn't go nuts for it like you or mabs did because I take it you guys were major "Speed Racer" fanboys as kids, but I thought it was a decent flick. Racer X alone is reason to go see the movie.

we should merge this thread with the Masturbation thread.

Just kidding.

Sleazer, three words for you:

Air-guitar monkey.

If that doesn't change your mind, I fear for your soul.

don't forget "poop"-slinging (in a guys face) monkey, also quite compelling

And were I allowed to mention the strange events of the next night and how I ranked them with Speed I think you'd be even more convinced

I'm definitely waiting for dvd, not only because I was never a fan of the cartoon, but I've heard it is a pretty terrible movie.

Forgive my asking, but is this first-hand info or based on critical reviews?

I've got no interest in it as well. It just looks...dumb...maybe I'll watch it when they have it on the boat TV.

Both, but mainly critics.

Granted, I obviously don't believe everything they write, or everything I read, but I frequent Rotten Tomatoes and the overall consensus there on films is usually pretty accurate. I also look at other sites/forums/magazines and etc. But anyways, for example, if the movie is 33% rotten at RT (which is what Speed Racer is), or less, then I will usually be in no hurry to see a movie in the theater and can usually wait for dvd or cable. If it is certified fresh, then I don't mind shelling out the dough seeing it in the theater (if I am interested) as I pretty much know I am going to see a good film, and won't be potentially (or likely) wasting my hard earned money. Now this is not at all the sole basis for my movie going adventures, but it does take a lot to get me into a theater these days. So if a majority of the reviews I read at varying places (and from people) are negative, and I don't have much interest in it, then I can most certainly wait, and save my money in the process.

So, Rollo, mabs, and myself going apeshit about how good this movie is, vyn saying it's quite good (but not as enthusiastically), and Double_G saying it's good but not great (the worst review here)--all that means nothing to you?

You're going to take the word of a bunch of people on the internet over a bunch of other people on the internet? Fine. I see how it is. :p

In all honesty - I've avoided the Speed Racer thread both at this site, and the other, after the movie was released. This is not b/c of my disinterest for the movie itself, nor the short reviews I've read about it, but for fear of spoilers and what not. If I have the slightest bit of interest in a movie I will usually avoid in-depth discussions about it, again, for fear of spoilers. I know, there probably isn't much to spoil about Speed Racer, but I'd rather not chance it (b/c of past experiences). This goes with all movies I have the slightest bit of interest in seeing, serious thick plotted movies, or ones with the lack thereof.

But if you guys are going apeshit over it, then I'll definitely rent the dvd when it comes out and I'll keep you in my thoughts while I watch it.

I can pass on tis movie for now because I was never a fan of the show. I hated the show actually. I will watch it when it hits HBO or some other movie channel.

Well, this thread won't matter much longer.

Too bad, cos for those trying to remain spoiler free by avoiding the other thread, me nark and rollo all had some stellar things to say. The more I think about it, the more I would have to agree with Nark's comment that it was THE most fun I've had in a theatre since 1983, no lie, it topped my all-time-fave comic film Spidey II by a decent bit

Getting choked up at a movie based on Speed Racer was a ludicrous guilty pleasure that I am glad we got to experience at least once

The film has so much of a Japanese pop/manga sensibility it is just the coolest fucking thing ever

Yes, cooler than even. Yes, I said it.

That's just fucking crazy talk, mabudizzle.

I have every intention of seeing this now, entirely because of you homos and your slathering and drooling. Mind you, if it blows goats I'll be coming to collect my $10 out of your hides.