Early “Speed Racer” returns not-so-great
Posted May 10, 2008 by Matthew Price
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Deadline Hollywood says “Speed Racer” only made about $6 million Friday, and pegs it as the first bomb of the summer.
That said, I went to see “Speed Racer” last night and had a lot of fun. Nice nostalgic moments for old-school fans, and young boys should love it. It is, basically, a live-action anime, so you’ve got to get your head in that place to watch the movie. Once you buy in, the movie is actually rewarding.
It is a little bit too long, and it’s going to get critically ravaged. But it’s certainly not as bad as the reviews and the possible bad box office will suggest.
– Matt Price
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