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If You Didn't Like It, You Just Didn't Get It
PostedMay 14, 2008
KWEG
from Washington, D.C.
The key to enjoying this movie is just knowing what to expect when you enter the theatre. Don't forget that the film is based on an anime, and so, all aspects of it are going to be a tribute to the show that came before it. Yes, the graphics are going to be flashy and the music and plot are fast-pased. No, the script isn't going to win an oscar for best adapted screenplay, but it has it's moments, and it fits the style that the movie fits into. Every character gets his/her own speech, which to some may be a little superfluous but let's not forget, this is a *Japanese* story here. (If you've seen other Japanese or most Asian movies, you know that monologues are always prominent from every member of the cast.)
Actually, although I was dazzled by the onslaught of fantastically colourful graphics, it must be said that the script had high points as well. In one part, where Speed gives the cheesiest speech you've ever heard about 'why he enjoys racing' to the leader of the big, nasty, corporate company who's trying to take over speed's family's business, I thought the script had failed me. But then, Royalton, (the corupt corporate man previously mentioned), outrigth laughs at him, and takes Speed's speech and stomps all over it with a nasty monologue of his own. He delivered it so well, and shot Speed down so hard, that it makes Speed's cheesy speech seem necessary in order to provoke such a stupendiously evil and well-written retort by Royalton.
Truth be told, the thing I liked best about the movie was the fact that the script allowed you to choose whether to take it seriously or not. If you want to watch Rex and Speed in the car and just think, "Wow, that looks awesome," then you can. But if you want to look more closely and listen, you can hear Rex say the line, "Stop steering, and start driving." He's talking about cars, but he's also speaking to the movie's point about paying attention to what's going on around you and taking action, much like Speed does when he's up against impossible odds.
Just remember, this movie is a cute and somewhat basic story about hope for the underdog, told in a remarkably entertaining way. Don't expect insanely thought out plots like Usual Suspects or drama like in Lord of the Rings... Just expect to have a good time with it, as its obvious the filmakers did.
Actually, although I was dazzled by the onslaught of fantastically colourful graphics, it must be said that the script had high points as well. In one part, where Speed gives the cheesiest speech you've ever heard about 'why he enjoys racing' to the leader of the big, nasty, corporate company who's trying to take over speed's family's business, I thought the script had failed me. But then, Royalton, (the corupt corporate man previously mentioned), outrigth laughs at him, and takes Speed's speech and stomps all over it with a nasty monologue of his own. He delivered it so well, and shot Speed down so hard, that it makes Speed's cheesy speech seem necessary in order to provoke such a stupendiously evil and well-written retort by Royalton.
Truth be told, the thing I liked best about the movie was the fact that the script allowed you to choose whether to take it seriously or not. If you want to watch Rex and Speed in the car and just think, "Wow, that looks awesome," then you can. But if you want to look more closely and listen, you can hear Rex say the line, "Stop steering, and start driving." He's talking about cars, but he's also speaking to the movie's point about paying attention to what's going on around you and taking action, much like Speed does when he's up against impossible odds.
Just remember, this movie is a cute and somewhat basic story about hope for the underdog, told in a remarkably entertaining way. Don't expect insanely thought out plots like Usual Suspects or drama like in Lord of the Rings... Just expect to have a good time with it, as its obvious the filmakers did.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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