"Born to race cars, Speed Racer is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. When Speed turns down a lucrative and tempting offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates the company’s maniacal owner but uncovers a terrible secret—some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless moguls who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits."Movie type: Action - This is an extremely effects-heavy adaptation of the popular Japanese anime TV series from the '60s aimed at family and kid audiences. The very brightly colored, wild and active visual style could be headache-inducing and nauseating for sensitive viewers. Unlike most films aimed at families and the younger set, this film clocks in over two hours.
Director: Larry Wachowski , Andy Wachowski
Script: Tatsuo Yoshida , Larry Wachowski , Andy Wachowski
Starring: Emile Hirsch (Speed), Scott Porter (Rex Racer), Christina Ricci (Trixie), Susan Sarandon (Mom Racer), Matthew Fox (Racer X)
Length: 2 hr. 15 min.
Reviews:
“Average ...the film needs more than what might result from the explosion of a Crayola factory, and Speed Racer has nothing extra to offer - no heart, no excitement, no moments to cherish.“ Berardinelli, Internet Critic
“Below Average 'Speed Racer' is a manufactured widget, a packaged commodity that capitalizes on an anthropomorphized cartoon of Capitalist Evil in order to sell itself and its ancillary products.” Roger Ebert
“Below Average For a movie about velocity, the excitement factor is low and the races feel like a drag.” USA Today
“Average It's kind of cool, but it's also more than a little like being trapped in a pinball machine while being asked to feel the Racer family's pain for the better part of two hours.” TV Guide Online
Source: cinemareview.com
15.05.2008