Speed Racer (2008)
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Critic Consensus: The Wachowski Brothers have overloaded Speed Racer with headache-inducing special effects, and neglected to develop a coherent storyline.
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Cast
as Speed
as Racer X
as Mom
as Pops
as Trixie
as Taejo Togokhan
as Spritle
as Inspector Detector
as Minx
as Sparky
as Royalton
as Young Speed
as Grey Ghost
as Minx
as Speed's Teacher
as Ben Burns
as Young Trixie
as Horuko
as Rex
as Everyman Announcer
as Local Announcer
as Harold Lederman Announcer
as Japanese Announcer
as Russian Announcer
as Chim Chim
as Italian Announcer
as Chim Chim
as French Announcer
as Celtic Announcer
as Snake Oiler
as Crew Chief/Sempre Fi-Ber Driver
as Blackjack Benelli
as Blonde Pack Leader
as Race Announcer
as Race Commentator
as Big Mouth
as Press Man
as Flight Attendant
as Gennie
as Cannonball Taylor
as Vinny--Cruncher Thug
as Cruncher Block
as Cruncher Thug
as Marvin the Cleaning Man
as Truck Driver
as Mr. Musha
as Marvin the Cleaning Man
as Joel Goldman
as Security Goon
as Fuji Announcer
as Fuji Announcer
as Dour Face
as Casa Christo Announcer
as Johnny "Goodboy" Jones
as Queen of Casa Christo
as Shark Driver
as Delila
as Flying Fox
as Sempre Fi-Ber Leader
as Thor-azine Leader
as Hydro-cell Driver
as C.I.B. Security Man
as Taejo Body Guard
as Mr. Togokahn
as Fuji Reporter
as Fuji Reporter
as Cass Jones
as Security Official
as Senior Race Official
as Grand Prix Female Announcer
as Nitro
as Yakuza Driver
as Denise
as Gearbox
as Count Down Tower Woman
as Prince Kabala
as German Announcer
as Turkish Announcer
as Korean Announcer
as Japanese Announcer
as Spanish Announcer
as Chinese Announcer
as Persian Announcer
as Grand Prix Announcer
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Critic Reviews for Speed Racer
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Amid the overly earnest tone, (almost) squeaky-clean humor and familiar messages about teamwork and integrity is the rare film family that's as strong at the start as they are by the end.
Twelve-year-old boys should be wowed, but for the rest of us, it will depend on your appetite for eye candy.
Even the target audience of 10-year-olds might get jimmy legs sitting for a punishing 135 minutes as the Wachowski brothers projectile-vomit their cotton-candy dreams all over the big screen.
I love the look and the style and the spirit of this film.
Speed Racer creates a timeless, visually seductive world suspended somewhere between the pop '60s and the sci-fi future. Its biggest disappointment, strangely enough, is its raison d'être -- the races themselves.
Speed Racer intends to convey a sense of heedless momentum, but it drags painfully.
Audience Reviews for Speed Racer
Speed Racer is a film that upon initial release polarized audiences due to its story, performances, dialogue and visual style. However, visually, this film is a real treat. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect from this film, but I came out of it surprised. Speed Racer is a film that pure entertainment value from start to finish, if you enjoy films that are visually appealing, then this is a film for you. Sure, I agree that the film is over stylish, but that's a good thing. Although the script does seem a little rocky at times, the payoff comes in the races themselves. Overall this is a fun, entertaining film that is underrated, and it definitely deserves more praise just for the creativity alone. If you enjoy a good, effective and captivating picture, this film is worth seeing. Keep an open mind, it's a film that deserves much more recognition than it deserves. Sure, it's a flawless masterwork of cinema, but it's nonetheless a worthwhile and memorable viewing experience that anyone can enjoy if you're in the right frame of mind. The film's strong points are the visuals, races and overall look at the film, its flaws are in the dialogue and sometime cheesy performances, but really all that goes out the window because of its entertainment value. Speed Racer is a film that works well because its cast are good, and the direction is effective enough to grab your attention. Although it's not perfect, the film is well worth your time if you're looking for a pleasant visually charged time waster to watch. Upon seeing the film, I was surprised that mainstream critics couldn't see the merit in such a movie. Speed Racer deserves far more credit than it deserves, and most importantly, it deserves a second look.
Super Reviewer
The Wachowski Bros trade in the cleverness and storytelling for fast-paced racing and typical nonsense. Speed Racer is a visually a remarkable adaptation of the television series, but could be improved in many many different ways with its flat story and simplistic performances from its ensemble. 2.5/5
Super Reviewer
I hate saying this, but I find myself liking every bit of this movie! Im still trying to figure out why, but I love the style and the heart that goes itno this very odd Hot Wheels-like motion picture. Taking the classic kids show and making this almost seemed like an unforgettable thing, and that is exactly what happened, but unusually in a good way. I really enjoyed watching "Speed Racer", because it is the most fun I have had with a movie in a long time. It's not a great film in any way, but the story is very good and the action took risks that I have never seen a film take before. This is a very fun film to watch, and I recommend it solely for that.
Super Reviewer
Speed Racer Quotes
| C.I.B. Security Man: | I'm sorry to disturb you sir, but do you know these people? |
| Speed: | [leans over to see his family and a very angry Pops Racer] Yeah... |
| Speed: | Get that weak shit off my track! |
| Trixie: | Was that a ninja? |
| Pops: | More like a nonja, terrible what passes for a ninja these days. |
| Mom: | I don't go to watch you race...I go to watch you make art. |
| Mom: | I don't go to watch you race, I go to watch you make art. |
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