I've spent the last week talking to people about a story I'm writing on Speed Racer -- the ultra-cool Japanese anime cartoon turned 1960s American television hit turned childhood cult classic, and I have to admit: I am so excited for this cartoon to hit the silver screen I can't stand it. But I'm a child. And that explains a lot.

Still, what do you think? 

Will the live action version ...

Live up to the original?