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Speed Racer
2008 135 min United States of America PG 12+
★5.5
Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
💬 Based on the comic
«Speed Racer»
byTatsuo Yoshida
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Description
Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities.
Budget:
$120M
US Gross:
$43.95M
Worldwide:
$93.9M
Starring
Emile Hirsch
Actor
Matthew Fox
Actor
Christina Ricci
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2009
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2008
— Best Summer Film of the Season
Key opinion
Speed Racer is a polarizing, hyper-stylized adaptation that functions best as a high-energy spectacle for younger audiences. While its groundbreaking, kaleidoscopic visual language earns praise for innovation, many critics find the narrative simplistic and the sensory overload exhausting.
| Production | The film utilizes an unprecedented, hyper-saturated visual aesthetic that successfully captures a unique, live-action cartoon atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay adheres to a simplistic, moralistic structure that satisfies children but leaves adult viewers seeking depth frustrated. | |
| Editing | The aggressive, fast-paced editing and experimental camerawork create a visceral, immersive experience for some, while others find it visually nausea-inducing and disorienting. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast is generally anchored by strong performances from veteran actors like John Goodman and Susan Sarandon, though some lead performances are perceived as merely functional. | |
| Runtime | The three-hour runtime is debated, as the relentless sensory intensity makes the film feel bloated to some, while others feel the momentum remains consistent. |