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Speed Racer

Release Date 09 May 2008 07 Nov 2008

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  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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Certificate: PG

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In the world of violent, high-speed racing, brothers Rex and Speed Racer become rivals as powerful racer Mondragan manipulates their careers in order to kill them both during the world championships, but the brothers learn its all just an act of vengeance against Pops Racer, who caused the death of Mondragan's father in a race long ago.

Cast:
Emile Hirsch | Nicholas Elia | Susan Sarandon | Melissa Holroyd | Ariel Winter | Scott Porter | Gian Ganziano | Peter Fernandez | Harvey Friedman | Sami Loris

Writers:
Patrick Read Johnson | John Lau | Andy Wachowski | Larry Wachowski | Tatsuo Yoshida

Producers:
Joel Silver | Andy Wachowski | Larry Wachowski

Directors:
Andy Wachowski | Larry Wachowski

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  • Avg User rating
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.

User Reviews

    • Currently 2/5 Stars.

    darthrodney

    The 2 stars are for the SFX, there is nothing I REPEAT NOTHING of worth for an adult watching this movie. Hyperactive kids will enjoy it ... this is a kids movie and nothing more. A cheesy, hyperactive, bright, flashy, seizure enducing, childish SFX filled kiddie flick.

    • Currently 5/5 Stars.

    Mr_Twist

    Blew my mind.... a bit cheesey but stays true to the anime roots... turn off the lights turn on the surround sound and blue ray and enjoy

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    ali-bear

    • Currently 5/5 Stars.

    WildRose86

    I absolutely adored this! Great visuals, quick, fast paced action. Since it's based on an anime from the 70s, it stays completely true to it. Even the brother and the chimp. I was very surprised they were in it. The Wachiwski's actually brought an anime to life, brilliant!

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    BIGBADBRIAN

    I was so surprised i enjoyed this so much.Its no masterpiece but its not meant to be. Its an adaptaion of a kids cartoon.The effects are original and at might give you a sense of motion sickness. Its quite a charming film.I dont see the fuss about it. Its very enjoyable.John Goodman is excellent in it. You should check it out.

    • Currently 2/5 Stars.

    phoebe

    Good movie for kids. Not much else going for it.

    • Currently 1/5 Stars.

    gmiskelly

    Rubbish and likely to cause seizures

    • Currently 1/5 Stars.

    trouble

    Bad script, too many birght flashy, puke indulging colours. This movie is a car crash - pun intended!

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    nathan

    • Currently 5/5 Stars.

    De5p

    A good family film with alot of action. You might want to leave smaller children at home though.

    • Currently 2/5 Stars.

    scruffmac1

    The film will appeal to no more than small children. The racing scenes in the movie are all completely CG. This makes for a very boring watch with no atmosphere. Also the cars have no physics to them. My opinion would be to take the kids to see this at the very most!

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    krodnoc

    An assult on the eyes. Much like eating 10 bags of Skittles, the sugar rush is overpowering and jarring. A little more restraint would have made it a better film.

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    Caprica

    Let down by a weak story, but visually amazing.

    • Currently 1/5 Stars.

    shield

    This is a sugar coated disaster. The matrix brothers must have had a fluke with their first movie because this and everything that followed it since has been dreadful.

    • Currently 5/5 Stars.

    shakyck

    fans of the cartoon will be in heaven as this is so much like it. there is no doubting how amazing the race sequences are and if you like colour...this is for you. it looks brilliant from start to finish and is also funnt for the younger viewers. people who did not like the cartoon, however, RUN AWAY!!! you could end up with a serious headache as the racing zips by at 400km per hour with more colour than a rainbow orgy

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