Watched Speed Racer last night. I found it enjoyable to say the least. RottenTomatoes says it's crap. Some parts were pretty generic and predictable. What makes this film stand out are the visual effects, which can get trippy at times. The costume designs are VERY Willie Wonka-esque. People who love bright colours will adore this movie's constant barricade of the colour spectrum. My favourite parts of the film are the car scenes where they use their weaponry and stuff, it is well awesome. The best way I can describe this is a more colourful The Matrix but with pimped-out cars. It can be very immature/silly at times, but it all adds up to the fact that Speed Racer was intended for children. The Wachowski's do a great job of giving the movie an Asian feel to it, and slipping in loads of philosophical whatnot into the film. Words of caution though, you have to concentrate or else you'll lose the plot. This film is very fast paced. Also often has flashbacks and premonitions. Overall, a good movie if you want to experience a very different (I wouldn't say it's unique) film. Hardly cheesy, just a tad bit tacky and predictable.

HOWEVER, if you're torn between Speed Racer and Iron Man...

Iron Man is the pwnage.

Lets just hope it'll arrive before then.. A surprise is a surprise, no hints~ =D

`'zekkzy