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SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD TRAILER LEVEL UP
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Funky Papa said:
Woah, nice.
Funky Papa said:
many many thanks
gonna watch at home and hopefully find some of the soundtrack around thee internets (the clash at the demonheads song is available streaming through metric's fbook page)
karasu said:
Trying what too hard? I've said this exact same thing about Speed Racer before even a shred of information came out about Scott Pilgrim. To compare the two is frankly insulting to Scott Pilgrim.
Speed Racer as a cartoon was terrible. Speed Racer as a movie was an affront to humanity, damning all who watched it. It's not a message that evolved out of defense of Scott Pilgrim either: check the Speed Racer thread. I've been shitting on that garbage film since day one. It was one of the worst movies I've seen in the past ten years (Norbit and THE HAPPENING are the only two that are worse), and I've seen thousands. It's not a moment of pride to discuss it, it is what it is.
Scott Pilgrim, on the other hand, IS brilliant. Some people try to discredit it (it's not WATCHMEN hurr hurr), but they are attempting two entirely different things. It's one of the only comics or books I've ever seen actually nail the references without seeming forced or awkward; it's a love letter to everything that is I love. It's no wonder it clicks so well. It's fucking amazingly well written.
So when I hear someone raise an objection about how I can possibly like Scott Pilgrim but not Speed Racer, it's more than a little bullshit. They're comparable in no sense of the word.
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jon bones said:
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It's Amirox. Anything he doesn't love he ultra-hates.wRATH2x said:
I fucking loved the Speed Racer movie, and i fucking loved Speed Racer with a passion when i was a kid. Its a kids movie, the cartoon/anime was for kids, as a kid movie, it fucking works and i love it.
Now, Scott Pilgrim is a totally different deal and i dont even know why people are comparing them, sure they look alike in a wacky with colorful visuals and "PLOP" "WHUD" "WHIP" "CRACK" way, but thats where it ends im guessing.
Now, Scott Pilgrim is a totally different deal and i dont even know why people are comparing them, sure they look alike in a wacky with colorful visuals and "PLOP" "WHUD" "WHIP" "CRACK" way, but thats where it ends im guessing.
BocoDragon said:
False as always. Generalizations are fun!
Darksiders I thought was merely decent, to list a recent example. I think many films are only ok (I thought Crazy Heart was just average, to list a recent example in film).
Speed Racer was not in these categories. When I spend money on something, though, I earn the right to trash it if it wastes my time.
And for the purposes of teaching people HOW TO FOLLOW CONVERSATIONS 1.0...
wRATH2x said:
...we went from A to B because of this comment, completely uninitiated by me:
[url=http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20458258&postcount=340]harson[/url] said:
I didn't mention Speed Racer or anything. That is how we went from A to B. Comments this retarded demand responses.
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jon bones said:
Oh God, fuck Ghost Rider.
wRATH2x said:
:/ I've done so in many other threads but that honestly would derail this thread way more than it already is. I just wanted to respond to this idea that somehow liking Scott Pilgrim is at massive odds with hating Speed Racer.
Not avoiding but being topical. Question was still Scott Pilgrim related, but running off on a purely Speed Racer tangent would not be.
Snowman Prophet of Doom
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Speed Racer is fucking awesome, but let us not discuss it in this thread about Scott Pilgrim, which is not really comparable to this film except that it has very stylized visuals; even then, I would say that this is more like a lighthearted Sin City or 300 in terms of visuals in the sense that it is trying to evoke the art style of the comic on which it is based, whereas Speed Racer featured visuals that were not really based on anything (though the movie is probably the biggest eyegasm of the last decade in terms of its visuals).
onegoodlogan
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Oh god, my mouth ... it won't stop foaming. There's blood in it but I'm so happy.
metsallica
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As a card-carrying nerd born in the 80s who enjoys both games and relationships (with women!) I would like to subscribe to your newsletter, sir. Thank you; you've done a better job explaining this phenomenon to me than just about anyone.jon bones said:
Agree a thousand times over about Cera. First book is kind of weak, then? Certainly seemed that way. OK, I will now spend the rest of my day hovering over the Amazon Prime 1-click button (...or working).jett said:
PS: I adore Speed Racer and feel people should excommunicate those that don't from their lives.
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Having watched the trailer 19 and a half times (at the time of typing) and read dozens of early reviews, I believe Edgar Wright is on to something big here. You guys bitching about the relevancy of Speed Racer in a Scott Pilgrim thread should really watch the trailer several more times.
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I am really interested to see how the film handles the scenes in "subspace" those are some of my favorite panels in the books. 
AgentWhiskersX said:
i think the only comparison people are making with Speed Racer is that it looks like an amazingly original piece of work with awesome visuals. that and maybe the underdog thing, since SP isnt really a big name. i cant wait until a slower trailer though so i can see whats going on. looks amazing.
Funky Papa said:
these are very cool.
Ashhong said:
yes i've seen it
no, that's my least favorite part of the trailer. the bit where he says "tear them apart" is the only representative part. in the movie he's goofy at times, confident at others, believable when you see him be a "ladies man".
michael cera is not george michael. he is Scott Pilgrim. believe.
SCULLIBUNDO
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Holy shit! I only just realised that it actually is Anne in the trailer. :lol
Zoramon089
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RubxQub said:I'll be much less subtle next time. I'm actually finishing up an AD marathon so it's fresh in my mind
No, I think most of us got it. :lol
EricDiesel
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I've been so afraid this wouldn't be very good, mainly because of Cera. But fuck... This actually looks AWESOME. Michael has to fuck up majorly to ruin this. Good going, Edgar Wright
I just wish people that haven't read the comics would stop saying "THIS LOOKS DUMB." and the like. You're basing your opinions off a short trailer rather than five fairly thick comics. Enough already.
And whoever said "No More Heroes: The Wonder Years", you're not far off. Though personally I'd say it's closer to The Adventures of Pete & Pete in that weird, surreal shit happens constantly and nobody questions any of it. It's just about being a 20-something instead of about being a kid.
I just wish people that haven't read the comics would stop saying "THIS LOOKS DUMB." and the like. You're basing your opinions off a short trailer rather than five fairly thick comics. Enough already.
And whoever said "No More Heroes: The Wonder Years", you're not far off. Though personally I'd say it's closer to The Adventures of Pete & Pete in that weird, surreal shit happens constantly and nobody questions any of it. It's just about being a 20-something instead of about being a kid.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
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What the fuck? I apparently live a five-minute bike ride away from Scott Pilgrim. Maybe I should read these comics.
Spirit of Jazz
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Why the fuck couldn't they put this out a week before it's release, I can't stand the hype! Also I need to see much more Kim.
EricDiesel said:
Right, so only people who have read all the comics and were creaming their shorts before even seeing a frame of the finished film are qualified to judge. Gotcha.
Seeing as this is a thread about the trailer, I don't see a problem with judging the trailer based on the trailer.
Mifune said:
the problem is that those people will be judging the film itself with the same attitude. also without knowing what is going on in the comics, judging even the trailer is difficult. theres a lot of things in there that may make the casual person say "wtf is that stupid shit"
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Ashhong said:
I rather do wish they didn't release this trailer 4 month prior to it's release as it's managed to render me stupendously excited. To the extent that I've no idea how I'll be able to cope with my enthusiasm over such a long period of time; throughout which I'll have to traverse through the monotony of everyday life.
I also do wish that the video we've seen featured Kim Pine. Keeping in mind that she's one of my favourite characters in the material this splendid looking piece is derived from. Also baring the praise bestowed upon the characters portrayal by critics, thanks to her accuracy to the source material.
ah now i understand what you were saying. i dont know man, while it has gotten my hype way up, i would be more upset if i didnt see this trailer. been waiting a while now and i love it. i cant wait until a proper trailer with appearances from Kim and Envy. i want to see Knives' anime eyes as well.
EricDiesel
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No, I'm saying it's obnoxious to judge any movie on a fucking trailer, especially if it's based on something else. But thanks for putting words in my mouth.Mifune said:
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knives is super hot in a 17 year old kind of way
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