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Nelson Au · 04-03-2008, 02:03 PM

I've recently purchased the first 3 DVD's of the original Speed Racer cartoons to refamiliarize myself with the material. I had not seen it since 1969 and the early 70's. I was afraid they'd dissapointed coming from an adult perspective, but they hold up for what they are!

I totally forgot or didn't realize the Racer X storyline and how he looks after Speed. I found that part of the story, and how Speed is basically a good kid who does the right thing as endearing. I hope they don't lose that quality in the film. (But given the modern audience, they may find that too old fashioned a notion. But maybe I'm cynical.)

I saw the new trailers and I am confused. Perhaps no one knows but the movie makers, but why the heck does there appear to be another Mach 5, or as I read, a Mach 6? The film does look good and the CGI works well, from the low res stuff on the web. But I think they should have only been faithful to the original Mach 5 and not add another.

One other thought, a friend turned me onto Initial D and I saw the first 2 DVD's of that series. It seems it has a similar feel to Speed Racer, from an anime point of view and some character mannerisms of that genre from Japan.

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Nelson Au Member Location: Silicon Valley Join Date: Mar 1999 Local Time: 04:37 AM Local Date: 07-24-2008 Posts: 2,911	Re: Here he come, here comes SPEED RACER...he's a demon on wheels. I've recently purchased the first 3 DVD's of the original Speed Racer cartoons to refamiliarize myself with the material. I had not seen it since 1969 and the early 70's. I was afraid they'd dissapointed coming from an adult perspective, but they hold up for what they are! I totally forgot or didn't realize the Racer X storyline and how he looks after Speed. I found that part of the story, and how Speed is basically a good kid who does the right thing as endearing. I hope they don't lose that quality in the film. (But given the modern audience, they may find that too old fashioned a notion. But maybe I'm cynical.) I saw the new trailers and I am confused. Perhaps no one knows but the movie makers, but why the heck does there appear to be another Mach 5, or as I read, a Mach 6? The film does look good and the CGI works well, from the low res stuff on the web. But I think they should have only been faithful to the original Mach 5 and not add another. One other thought, a friend turned me onto Initial D and I saw the first 2 DVD's of that series. It seems it has a similar feel to Speed Racer, from an anime point of view and some character mannerisms of that genre from Japan. Last edited by Nelson Au : 04-03-2008 at 02:11 PM.