The Live Action Speed Racer Trailer Is Live!

By David on December 7, 2007

The trailer for the live action Speed Racer movie is out! Catch it below (click on the image or link):

Live Action Speed Racer Go! Go! Trailer!

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Posted in Anime News | Tagged live-action anime, speed racer

David

I love anime. Specifically, series involving any of the following things: weird fantasy elements, super-powers, robots, aliens, wicked humor, crazy villains, horror, ninjas and samurai. I guess that means I like a lot of anime. I am pretty particular about the quality of animation and voice acting. If the character designs and animation quality aren't of über-quality, I quickly loose interest.The first anime-related series I ever watched was Battle of the Planets - otherwise known as Gatachman. The first true theatrical anime feature film I saw was Akira. My first exposure to manga was later in life when I read Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy.There are so many incredible elements of Japanese culture. Some of the most exciting to me are the style of design and storytelling. I'm a web designer & illustrator, and I find myself looking to Japanese design for inspiration all the time.Anime blogging has taught me even more about Japanese culture and anime than I ever expected, and I continue to learn more every week. In fact, I'd love to travel to Japan. Rachel and I hope to visit sometime within the next few years.

4 Comments

Dwight Wannabe
December 10, 2007 at 9:57 am | Permalink| Reply
Ohhhhh sh*******t!
>Bangs head on deskBangs head on deskBangs head on desk<
God. I was looking forward to that movie. What a trainwreck!
David
December 10, 2007 at 11:04 am | Permalink| Reply
Dwight Wannabe – A train wreck? Really? I think it looks exciting! As the first ‘big big’ budget Hollywood live action anime, it think it will be great for the industry next year.
And that’s not nostalgia talking. I didn’t grow up with the show and was never really into the show. I do, however like what The Wachowski Brothers™ can do when pushing the limits of technology, style and storytelling.
I guess we’ll see how it all turns out next summer!
Rachel
December 10, 2007 at 2:40 pm | Permalink| Reply
@Dwight Wannabe, Here’s the thing about live-action anime: studios who try to create a LA anime movie which looks like Independence Day or the Bourne Identity aren’t making live action anime, they’re making a Western movie inspired by the story.
Anime as live-action only works if it’s as over the top as the original anime. Casshern is an excellent example of how anime as a LA movie should be.
I can’t speak as to whether Speed Racer is any good, seeing as how it’s not out yet. However, it looks like the Wachowski Brothers treated the series as it should be treated.
Dwight Wannabe
December 10, 2007 at 10:52 pm | Permalink| Reply
I did grow up with Speed Racer. Lived and breathed it.
I also love the Warchowski Bros.
I’m a new fan of Emile Hirsch.
I was chomping at the bit to see this movie. How could it miss?
ANSWER: Cheesy supporting cast and bad writing. The mere fact that it’s anime doesn’t engender a pass if it’s a dog. I’m routing for success, but based on that trailer… Dubious. VEEEEERY dubious.