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- Review count3
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- First reviewMay 14, 2008
- Last reviewDecember 29, 2010
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- Average rating3.7
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Lost its way
PostedDecember 29, 2010
ClydeHermann
from Chicago
Well, this is the first of the movies that has seriously disappointed me.
It was hard to follow the story. And, extremely easy to miss the character dialogue over deafening sound effects and shock treatment that seemed to be pandering to the "Friday the 13th" crowd.
I understand the need to simplify things in order to go from print to film. But, the dialogue in this film contains numerous unexplained hints and innuendos that merely scratch at the surface of the plot. There are many important new characters introduced that are given little, or no background. And, the mind-link sequences between Harry and Voldemort are unexpected, unexplained, confusing, and way too loud to hear the dialogue.
So, unless one has read the books, I cannot see how one could follow the movie. Let alone attempt to conceive the plot.
If the makers of this movie would (at the very least) drop the volume of the special effects so that the dialogue can be heard, and reduce the amount of 3D shock treatment, I would give this movie a higher rating.
I will see part II only because it will complete the series. Buy the book kiddies. You won't be sorry.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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A Real Winner
PostedJune 3, 2009
ClydeHermann
from Chicago
This is not a "stuff-flying-in-your-face" 3-D. This 3-D simply enhances the picture, and provides a dynamic level of playful realism beyond standard 2-D motion pictures.
The story is good. Yet, only the adults will understand the underlying theme, which can get weepy.
Genuine, unique storyline. Highly recommended.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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True fans will like
PostedMay 14, 2008
ClydeHermann
from Chicago
This movie was everything a fan of the 1966 cartoon series could expect, and more. It remained faithful (nearly) to the original Speed Racer cartoons. All of the primary characters were there; signature, campy behaviors and mannerisms were interpreted and played as closely as possible by their human counterparts. The impossible automobile tricks, flips and jumps, as well as gansters, spies, assassins and corporate espionage were all part of the original series. If you were never a fan of the Speed Racer cartoons, you will not likely be impressed with the movie for its own sake. You need to have known the cartoon series to understand what the Wachowski's are trying to do. I also liked the way the Wachowski's brothers managed to include a successful homage to the original Japanese version "Go Mifune," as well as introducing some history and background to the story. If I were to have anything negative to say about the movie it would be this; 1) the little bit of profanity was uneccessary, as was Spridle's one-finger salute; 2) the blazing fast color renditions of the pinball-like racing was a little too fast (lots of sensory input).
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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