Cheers from Outback! A well deserved beer after two papers and a boring (Speed Racer) movie.
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Go Speed Racer, Go! It was sad that Chim Chim was the most interesting and funniest character in the movie.
ReplyDeleteHomer took the opening line of my comment right out of my mouth! I haven't seen the movie (and don't intend to now), but I sure remember enjoying it as a kid back in the 60's. Speed Racer and Kimba--both Japanese and so different from our American cartoons. As for movies, I can recommend Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. was fabulous!
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I remember memorizing what each button on the steering wheel of the Mach 5 did. The movie needed more use of the saws! However, I wouldn't tell Speed Racer fans not too see this movie, just not to expect a childhood experience. Iron Man is getting the better reviews. I guess I need to work it into my schedule, or wait 'till it is on HBO.
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