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Speed Racer

2008
Family/Kids
Action
2h 15m
Based on the classic 1960's Japanese animated series chronicling the aspirations of a young race car driver as he attempts to obtain glory, with the help of his family and the Mach 5, the advanced car created by his father. (cinema.com)
Directed by:
Lilly Wachowski Lilly Wachowski Lana Wachowski Lana Wachowski
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Written by:
Lilly Wachowski Lilly Wachowski Lana Wachowski Lana Wachowski
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Starring:
Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon Benno Fürmann Benno Fürmann Christina Ricci Christina Ricci John Goodman John Goodman Emile Hirsch Emile Hirsch Moritz Bleibtreu Moritz Bleibtreu Richard Roundtree Richard Roundtree Roger Allam Roger Allam Matthew Fox Matthew Fox Scott Porter Scott Porter Melissa Holroyd Ariel Winter Ariel Winter
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Genres:
Family/Kids, Action, Adventure, Sport
Countries:
Australia, Germany, USA
Language:
English
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Speed Racer

2008
Family/Kids
Action
2h 15m
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ytadelYtadel
Rated 13 May 2008
6
70th
I can't objectively call it a great film, because the plot, characters, and humor are all migrated from Saturday morning cartoon land; wafer-thin and silly. But damn if it wasn't novel to be attacked with the most seizure-inducing, insane visuals in years. It's like eating a bag of Starburst through your eyeballs. Inane yet grin-inducing action scenes, Christina Ricci looking delicious, and a monkey round things out, leaving only one conclusion: This movie is Crank for 8 year olds.
Rated 13 May 2008
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 22 Apr 2018
70
45th
Delightful and revolting expressionist trip with some heart buried under the all the camp and garish spectacle. Ignore the kid with the monkey and it's a gem for a live-action cartoon. Gotta love the on-the-nose naming conventions - bad guy is Mr. Royalton, dad is named Pops, the older brother who died in a crash is named Rex. You'd think Pops would wise up and name a kid Victor but no he goes on with "Speed" and "Sparky" like he's trying to taunt death.
Rated 22 Apr 2018
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 20 Aug 2008
19
1st
WTF is this?!? Every single idea and choice Wachowskis make here is HORRENDOUS. Are these characters? Is this an action movie? The action doesn't have to be plausible (it ain't!) if it was at least interesting (sorry), or not BORING (you still here?)! I see lots of shiny colors and..? Expensive CGI used to make things look extra... fake? Why? The fastest thing in the movie was the villain explaining his motivation & plan. I couldn't follow it but I don't think the Bros. wanted me to! WHY?
Rated 20 Aug 2008
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 11 Sep 2008
84
80th
I don't understand the hating. Technically, sound design and visual design are beyond amazing into another stratosphere. The Wachowski's legitimately made a live-action cartoon: schizophrenic, hyperrealistic, and steeped in videogame moralism. Goodman and Sarandon are absolutely brilliant (haters: watch again). The only lame parts come when the tension is broken for stupid kid/monkey humor. Throwing monkey shit aside, one of the best films of the year.
Rated 11 Sep 2008
paxtonPaxton
Rated 27 Jul 2018
60
38th
Never more have I yearned for sepia.
Rated 27 Jul 2018
amerigoamerigo
Rated 12 May 2008
80
69th
I came out of the theater thinking, "What the hell was that?" The enthusiastic exclamation in response can only be "Speed Racer!". Somehow the Wachowski brothers managed to faithfully recreate the spirit of the 60s cartoon. It's a mindfuck. A postmodern venture into irony of irony. A world that doesn't make any goddamn sense, but made "sensical" through the conceit of film-making.
Rated 12 May 2008
big_lemonsBig Lemons
Rated 12 May 2008
85
70th
Delicious eye candy. Screw you, haters!
Rated 12 May 2008
caocaocaocao
Rated 15 Oct 2009
66
37th
The Wachowski's deserve credit for creating something entirely new here. It's a real life cartoon. Maybe too long and drawn out for kids and too simplistic to really engage adults it still has more then enough kinetic energy to pull it along. Visually stunning it feels like a complete vision. Plus John Goodman AND a monkey!
Rated 15 Oct 2009
kurenaikurenai
Rated 19 Aug 2009
100
99th
An underrated classic that will be taught in film schools 5 years from now. Tight narrative and hyperstimulating visuals cradle an enourmous heart. Take it from a 30 year old that hated the original cartoon: Speed Racer is what cinema is all about.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 02 Dec 2011
86
88th
Embodies the spirit of its source material to such an extent that it's unbelievable it even got made - has there ever been a major studio production this stylistically bold before? Of course many will hate it for that very fact, but it's a complete blast if you can accept the extreme formalism of it all. The Wachowskis are two of the most ambitious directors alive today - and while they don't always succeed, they do here.
Rated 02 Dec 2011
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 19 May 2008
30
6th
Speed Racer" stands as some of the zaniest entertainment you will ever see committed to film. The only compliment I can give it is that it's quite colorful, but the storyline, the special effects and the whole digital landscape is awful. If the highlight here is to be the onslaught of races featuring Emile Hirsch and Matthew Fox, yeah they'd be thrilling if didn't look like a poorly shot version of Pixar's "Cars." None of the race tracks have any sense in their design or much imagination. Bad.
Rated 19 May 2008
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 08 Jun 2009
75
58th
Unlike anything you've likely ever seen, a feast for the eyes and ears. Really great fun, but has a few problems with pacing. The races are so exciting, it makes the dialogue scenes lethargic in comparison and the movie suffers a little.
Rated 08 Jun 2009
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 01 Jun 2008
87
52nd
I don't quite get it. By many conventional measures, this movie was not particularly "good". The plot is pretty cheesy, and the dialogue is not exactly Oscar-worthy. But I couldn't wipe the smile off my face while I was watching it. The Wachowski brothers clearly had a ball making this movie. The visual style of it is actually pretty incredible -- they basically went for "living cartoon universe", and they nailed it pretty well. Grab a big bucket of popcorn and buckle up.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
jstryjstry
Rated 22 Sep 2008
23
9th
I saw this on a plane and despite the RAVE reviews by the guy in front of me, I have to disagree. Half the time, I thought the whole thing was meant to be a joke. Did they really need to use so many cliches? The sneaky monkey/little brother duo for crying out loud? I think I already saw that act in Dunsten Checks In. And what the heck with the older brother faking his death, then getting plastic surgery to conceal his identity? This movie tries to make itself complex for no apparent reason.
Rated 22 Sep 2008
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 23 Jul 2008
11
2nd
Colorful and manic and indecipherable. The Wachowskis spend tanker-truckloads of money and emerge with something not far removed from what a meth-addled toddler would produce with a big sheet of butcher paper and two fistfuls of Crayolas. Watching this is is like drowning in Skittles. There's zero human element to the film, save the occasional hopeless cliche. This version of Speed Racer gives cartoons a bad name.
Rated 23 Jul 2008
ayavaronAyavaron
Rated 25 Jul 2008
80
83rd
Despite being childish at times, it must be noted that this is a film of wonderful sights. There's just enough plot and characterization to get by on but what really makes this fun to watch is the astounding pacing and editing. Everything zips along in the coolest ways imaginable. All the hate this movie has accrued is undeserved.
Rated 25 Jul 2008
huychuHuychu
Rated 13 May 2008
92
84th
Screw the people who don't like this film. Spectacular visuals combined with a heart at its center that Dick Cheney'd shoot through an orphanage for, this is fantastic stuff.
Rated 13 May 2008
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 10 May 2008
1
4th
What the hell were the Wachowski's thinking?
Rated 10 May 2008
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 12 Sep 2020
61
20th
Enjoyably hackneyed racing saga (which has odd echoes with FORD V FERRARI) is almost completely undone by its vomit-inducing set-design, looking like an ugly explosion at Johnny Depp's Wonka Factory. Alot of padding makes this an overlong journey, however the racing sequences are brilliantly staged and executed which still compensates in fits and starts. Nice work by Allam as the supercilious villian.
Rated 12 Sep 2020
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 31 Oct 2008
69
23rd
Whimsical, sugary CGI-fest with an annoying fat kid. It's fundamentally flawed, and yet it carries with it such a sense of fun that it's hard not to get sucked in.
Rated 31 Oct 2008
kavuKavu
Rated 24 Apr 2009
57
28th
The amazing visuals kept my jaw on the ground for the whole duration and make up for the silly plot. Without the kid and the monkey I'd give it twenty points more.
Rated 24 Apr 2009
x_humanx-human
Rated 29 Sep 2009
83
81st
Opening was a little sloppy, with exposition that even leaves insiders' heads spinning. But once everything was clumsily set up, they knocked 'em down. Excellent casting and I found the kid/monkey less annoying than the TV series; dare I say I enjoyed their antics?
Rated 29 Sep 2009
zordonzordon
Rated 14 May 2008
95
90th
I forgive them for the Matrix sequels. It's just that good.
Rated 14 May 2008
maddogmaddog
Rated 27 Nov 2012
74
42nd
Flashy, colorful, and with a decent twist or two in the plot, it's still a very straightforward race-to-win against corporate bad guys... and that's just been done to death. I also didn't really watch Speed Racer growing up so I had little nostalgic appreciation. Would've been okay not seeing it. There are worse films out there, however.
Rated 27 Nov 2012
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 13 May 2008
88
81st
The criticism for Speed Racer is completely unfounded. Out of all the adaptations of classic cartoons, Speed Racer is without a doubt the best. Fantastic, beautiful visuals and an elegant sense of style in the direction give Speed Racer that edge that you would expect from the Wachowski brothers. Hirsch is pitch-perfect as Speed Racer and the rest of the cast works great as well. The visuals, as you probably know, are the true treat here, but in general Speed Racer is simply awesome.
Rated 13 May 2008
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 30 Jun 2008
90
90th
LOVED watching it in my local DLP theater. But it is EXCRUCIATING to watch off of a standard-def DVD. The way this movie was shot is leagues ahead of anything else, and seeing it in SD makes all of the innovative effects lose their splendor. My theory: the reason this movie did so poorly both critically & financially is because we're not 100% HD yet. The haters saw it in standard def.
Rated 30 Jun 2008
gritGrit
Rated 24 Oct 2008
66
69th
Throwing away most of your brain cells and dropping into an alternate realm of flashing colours and dazzling CGI images in full HD would usually be something of which I can't approve, but Speed Racer is just about the only exception. It's all too obvious that the plotline is little more than wrapping, the acting is a tad iffy and some scenes get childish (kid/monkey), but who cares? It's an in your face, ballsy and nonsensicle revitilisation of a '60s cartoon. Get real and take it in context.
Rated 24 Oct 2008
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 07 Dec 2009
8
80th
If there was anything to point out critically, I couldn't see it while riding my rainbow train.
Rated 07 Dec 2009
clark_novaClark Nova
Rated 12 Apr 2013
10
9th
Haven't been this carsick since Drive.
Rated 12 Apr 2013
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 21 Jun 2009
70
79th
I'm usually one who dislikes combining CGI and live action in excess, especially when the movie tries to play it off as if what your seeing is real. This film did nothing to try and hide its use of CGI, in fact it was made to look the way it does and it works very well. I hated the kid and the monkey, but damn did I have fun with all the racing bits. I never thought I would enjoy watching a car race, if only NASCAR was this thrilling, then I'd understand people's love of it.
Rated 21 Jun 2009
tinythedoggtinythedogg
Rated 13 Dec 2008
80
83rd
Visually, this movie is a masterpiece. The movie keeps within the story and spirit of the cartoon and doesn't add the unneeded characters that other adaptations do. Simple story with all the right actors playing the right characters. Quite a fun movie for fans of the cartoon.
Rated 13 Dec 2008
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 20 Jan 2010
75
71st
This film is way more intelligent than people give it credit for. It's a dazzling spectacle from start to finish without compromising its vision. The acting and dialog is hammed up as per the original cartoon and it is consistent with the strange surreal world they exist in. The complex CGI and strange characters only adds to the bizarre nature of this film.
Rated 20 Jan 2010
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 02 Sep 2010
4
70th
I don't think it's possible to make something that more lives up to the billing of "live-action cartoon." The hyper-stylized effects and mile-a-minute pace make this a thrill ride from start to finish, and while I understand its detractors, I can't deny I had a blast with it (or at least the car chases). I regret not seeing it in theaters.
Rated 02 Sep 2010
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 26 Sep 2011
58
34th
Watching this constantly made me switch between feeling embarrassed and excited. Characters, dialogue and pacing are all weak, but ye GODS once the cars start their engines it becomes a hypnotising light-spectacle that blows everything else away. CGI ranges from impressive to ball-shrinkingly ugly though.
Rated 26 Sep 2011
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 15 Sep 2008
75
73rd
Very colorful and fun! Surprising performances from all involved and some great quotes: "It's shocking what passes for Ninja these days!"
Rated 15 Sep 2008
baggerBagger
Rated 26 May 2012
70
48th
I know what this movie is like when you're not on drugs, but I don't think the Wachowskis do.
Rated 26 May 2012
pompousasspompousass
Rated 20 Nov 2010
20
44th
Colorful, to say the least. Color-overflowing, to say a little more. Color-engulfed. The live-action version of the late-Sixties made-in-Japan TV cartoon is of course, in this day and age, only partly live-action: real people like Hirsch, Ricci, Goodman, Sarandon, and Fox inserted into a world of total artifice, a world of Madison Avenue utopianism, pop color, ping-pong nonsequential editing, CGI landscapes, video-game action
Rated 20 Nov 2010
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 28 Nov 2009
80
90th
I too am a speed racer so this movie really struck a chord with me
Rated 28 Nov 2009
robotjazzrobotjazz
Rated 11 Jun 2008
81
85th
I know people didn't like this, but I thought it was perfectly made. I enjoyed the story and could follow along, the races were interesting, and Goodman/Hirsch/Fox/Ricci are all great at their characters. Add colors, a cool soundtrack, and some wacky homage to a classic cartoon and you get a surprisingly great movie.
Rated 11 Jun 2008
lennyneroLennyNero
Rated 03 Oct 2008
50
32nd
Strange mix between some adult themes and kiddie crap. The racing sequences were awful.
Rated 03 Oct 2008
febrarofebraro
Rated 18 May 2008
30
4th
Although nothing in this movie is particularly outstanding, it's the visuals that make you kick yourself for not staying home reading the Bible about ten minutes into the film.
Rated 18 May 2008
formanforman
Rated 31 May 2008
87
55th
good fun, too bad it came out at the same time as IronMan, also john goodman bashing baddies in slo-mo ftw
Rated 31 May 2008
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 04 Jul 2013
48
63rd
"It's in German." "...Not the monkey parts."
Rated 04 Jul 2013
nearphotisonNearphotison
Rated 19 Dec 2011
89
89th
Very flashy and very cool, this is a fun movie to watch regardless of age or affiliation to the original series.
Rated 19 Dec 2011
andreaslutroandreaslutro
Rated 15 Jan 2017
75
64th
The childishness and over-the-top nature of the movie holds it back somewhat, but it's undeniable that it's captivating for what it is. You care about the characters and they have arcs, their motivations make sense, the visuals are unique and amazing.
Rated 15 Jan 2017
fuckeroofuckeroo
Rated 23 Jun 2010
85
36th
Enjoyed this a lot more than most people did. Think it did well in capturing the essence of the cartoon. Out of this world cars, stunts, race tracks and characters. In the climax, i felt good when Speed finally became the driver he was born to be. Colors of this film may cause seizure though. be warned.
Rated 23 Jun 2010
mlingkhmlingkh
Rated 23 Dec 2012
70
43rd
Shiny.
Rated 23 Dec 2012
badfurdayBadFurDay
Rated 21 Jun 2016
7
75th
Not the best movie, but holy shit was that visually incredible. Like being trapped in an acid trip, but one that made sense. Original, unique, and beautiful.
Rated 21 Jun 2016
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 26 Sep 2013
80
81st
ZAje-biiiste!!!
Rated 26 Sep 2013
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 01 Apr 2014
60
62nd
Is Speed Racer worth seeing? Absolutely. It has such an interesting and unique visual style that will be unlike anything you've ever seen. Its races are incredibly exciting, too, which can be difficult to pull off when a good third, at least, of the film consists of racing scenes. I'll take an overlong and lackluster plot that is in service to creative visuals made by people who seem to love this material over a cynically produced movie with as much heart as a machine.
Rated 01 Apr 2014
petero9petero9
Rated 14 Mar 2018
90
78th
The general public and critics may not have liked this movie, but all I have to ask them is a big, tongueful John Goodman "WHAT?!" I honestly think this is one of the most underrated movies I know of. Sure it's not prime cinema. But the emotional parts make you feel the right emotions and the races get you cheering with the fans.
Rated 14 Mar 2018
vincentevincente
Rated 28 Jan 2009
71
52nd
null
Rated 28 Jan 2009
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 14 May 2011
90
91st
The plot is extremely simple and Spritle and Chim Chim are so annoying they could give Jar Jar Binks a migraine. But I can't imagine not loving a film that goes into a completely new dimension of insanity in the lengths it goes to to be as visually arresting and adrenaline-releasing as possible.
Rated 14 May 2011
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 30 Jun 2008
93
93rd
"Now THIS is podracing!" Why did nobody see this movie? It's so awesome. Even the sillier parts aimed for kids work really well. Oh, and Matthew Fox dominates as Racer X.
Rated 30 Jun 2008
darkmandarkman
Rated 11 Sep 2008
23
1st
I don't like the style. Not one bit.
Rated 11 Sep 2008
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 04 Jun 2009
75
33rd
Awfully hard to keep track of early on. A novel idea, done artistically, but without the cohesion that would make me want to watch it again.
Rated 04 Jun 2009
isitfallacyisitfallacy
Rated 08 Apr 2022
65
51st
Worth watching for the novelty of it all. And I find it strange that people who fawn over Marvel movies call this one brainless. It's not life-changing but is great for a family-friendly action movie.
Rated 08 Apr 2022
simhoopsimhoop
Rated 07 Apr 2024
40
16th
It's weird because I understand it's not for me - it's a PG rated movie with copious amounts of a pet monkey's hijinks - but I don't understand why it wasn't for me. What kid had nostalgia for this 60's cartoon? Obviously, this didn't connect with modern audiences and I feel if the Wachowski brothers had gone for a harder, adult mood this could've actually been interesting. Some of the racing is just eye-popping ridiculous fun but there's way more spinning of cars than racing.
Rated 07 Apr 2024
overratedoverrated
Rated 20 Nov 2014
35
27th
I think there's significant overlap between the people proclaiming this a masterpiece and the crowd trying to revise established opinion of the Star Wars prequels.
Rated 20 Nov 2014
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 23 Jul 2016
100
99th
Masterpiece
Rated 23 Jul 2016
mohkoMohko
Rated 09 Aug 2008
40
27th
Visually it's something you've have never seen before but that isn't enough to make it a good movie.
Rated 09 Aug 2008
neonmanNeonman
Rated 09 Sep 2013
81
66th
Amazingly coloured and hyper-kinetic flick, one of the best films of the past decade for a tween dude.
Rated 09 Sep 2013
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 29 Aug 2008
35
19th
Speed Racer went, all right...straight to video.
Rated 29 Aug 2008
redbardragonRedBarDragon
Rated 31 Jan 2009
20
7th
I like comics, anime, cars with wepons on them, but I find Speed Racer boring and shallow.
Rated 31 Jan 2009
ewp805ewp805
Rated 12 Jul 2009
64
31st
Sss-sss-ss-sssseiiiiiiizuuuuuuuureeeeeeee.
Rated 12 Jul 2009
future42future42
Rated 14 Jun 2015
35
52nd
While the story was extremely predictable, and the special effects are overwhelming and sometimes bad, the movie has a certain charm. Some of the visuals are striking and the characters act in a purposeful cartoony way which is enjoyable for the most part. Also the few on foot fights in the movie are well done, as expected from the creators of The Matrix.
Rated 14 Jun 2015
kercKerc
Rated 28 Mar 2023
25
82nd
Ford v Ferrari is the tragic, lesser version of this movie.
Rated 28 Mar 2023
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 20 Sep 2008
0
0th
Black and white story in color candy wrapping. Endless monologues! Haven't seen the original cartoons it was based on. Cosma Shiva Hage as Genie was hot though!
Rated 20 Sep 2008
pjkio03pjkio03
Rated 30 Dec 2011
80
20th
Very colorful, cute movie. The only reason it didn't get a better rating is because of the annoying younger brother.
Rated 30 Dec 2011
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 12 Mar 2015
32
25th
It just goes on too long and diffuses its energy in too many directions.
Rated 12 Mar 2015
myfajahas400myfajahas400
Rated 17 Apr 2011
23
3rd
Am I watching a movie, or a video game cut-scene?
Rated 17 Apr 2011
antidood1antidood1
Rated 12 Aug 2014
75
71st
COLORS!
Rated 12 Aug 2014
dmcrimsonDMCrimson
Rated 27 Nov 2013
77
37th
Wonderful visuals and editing, tons of color and completely supports the fun cartoon atmosphere of the film. I still wish the plot was more creative and clever, we'll pay attention to the kid and monkey hijinks if they're worth paying attention to.
Rated 27 Nov 2013
leshiileshii
Rated 09 May 2008
78
73rd
Easily more fun than most of the special effects-based movies out there. Silly story, sure, but it is based on a horrible Japanese cartoon, so you can't expect anything there. Amazing to look at.
Rated 09 May 2008
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 18 Oct 2023
69
54th
I very much respect this as a style experiment, and think it was well worth doing. But wow, even as someone who absolutely adores the colorful, the garish, and the cartoony, this was A Lot. I enjoyed it overall, but it took a lot of cognitive effort to do so.
Rated 18 Oct 2023
evnEv@n
Rated 09 Dec 2008
38
25th
Much better than I expected... but I had the lowest of expectations. Great story, solid acting, annoying movie. Grade: C-
Rated 09 Dec 2008
mohanmohan
Rated 25 Jun 2010
90
51st
Thorough good entertainment, especially for the kids both old and young. If you liked even a bit of racing, the whooozzzzing experience, you will love this film. Visuals is 'the' strong point of Wachowski bros. This film is visually brilliant: with saturated colors and out of the world futuristic, plasticky cartoonistic feeling that I think actually ends up lending credibility to the wtf! moments in the screen play. Good film. Simple moralistic tale told beautifully and with a lot of zestful fun
Rated 25 Jun 2010
scottathonScottathon
Rated 12 Oct 2010
69
34th
The Wachowskis really need to get someone else involved with their writing.
Rated 12 Oct 2010
enigmabrandenigmabrand
Rated 30 Apr 2009
86
83rd
"More like a NONja!"
Rated 30 Apr 2009
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
20
2nd
Granted, the CGI is quite impressive from a technical standpoint, but please... use it to make something that is beautiful, not this flashy eye-hurting rainbow-colored piece of crap of a movie. Pretty much the only moments that were a little interesting to me were the winks to the Matrix movies.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
jameskeyjameskey
Rated 17 Jul 2009
70
38th
Utterly brainless, but very pretty and quite fun.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
ocelotOcelot
Rated 17 Apr 2009
80
89th
The kid and the monkey are collectively the Jar Jar Binks of this movie. Cut out every scene of the two and this film is a masterpiece.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
magmadiverMagmadiver
Rated 29 Nov 2013
80
58th
"Was that a ninja?" "More like a NONJA!" "...cool beans" = 10/10
Rated 29 Nov 2013
mckimsonMcKimson
Rated 27 Sep 2008
90
98th
No reason loving this movie. It's purely good
Rated 27 Sep 2008
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 28 Sep 2015
40
54th
Wow. This movie is pretty simplistic (albeit, with some hidden depth at certain parts) but man does it deliver. It's got to be one of the most impressive feats of visual storytelling I've ever seen and definitely the most creative use wipe transitions. It's a stroke of genius to use such a simple editing technique to add real depth to an action sequence.
Rated 28 Sep 2015
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 21 Dec 2014
4
22nd
Speed Races is nothing more than a harmless and enjoyable kids film. Following the success of the Matrix franchise, this adaption or the popular 60's animated series was a surprising but interesting choice for the Wachowski's Brothers next project. As can be expected, visually this film is impressive and worth watch once. I can't recall many other films as colorful and exuberant as this. But ultimately it all boils down to style over substance. Regardless kids will undoubtedly have a blast.
Rated 21 Dec 2014
roosters93roosters93
Rated 19 Jul 2011
40
21st
impressive visuals but mediocre story
Rated 19 Jul 2011
zmoatszmoats
Rated 06 Dec 2017
82
63rd
If you don't like CGI, you're likely going to dislike this film. However, that being said, I loved it. The Wachowskis's commitment to the cartoon Speed Racer translated into a whacky, ridiculous, fun ride. While the racing and the fight scenes in the film steal the show, the moments of sentimentality - while corny and contrived - never feel too self-serious, which worked much better in the context of the world of Speed Racer.
Rated 06 Dec 2017
jack_boomJack Boom
Rated 17 Oct 2008
75
42nd
This movie was a whole lotta fun to watch. Special effects were pretty cool, the way the film was directed it felt like watching a live action anime mixed in with an LSD trip. Although the story was slow moving in certain parts that could've definitely been edited out, the racing scenes were colourful, fast, frentic and exciting. Don't be fooled by the negativity and low box office surrounding this flick, it's a true summer movie worth watching.
Rated 17 Oct 2008
m3tanm3tan
Rated 17 May 2014
30
19th
Pretty dreadul live action adaptation.
Rated 17 May 2014
mucowmucow
Rated 22 Sep 2008
45
14th
I would still pay money to see this movie in an IMAX theater.
Rated 22 Sep 2008
tma1tma1
Rated 28 Dec 2008
60
41st
Can't defend the story, but it has some of the most amazing special effects to date.
Rated 28 Dec 2008
opaque_squidopaque squid
Rated 02 Aug 2009
80
26th
Eye-popping.
Rated 02 Aug 2009
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 24 Sep 2019
80
75th
By translating the art style and pace of an anime series to film, the Wachowskis have given birth to a fiercely unique visual palette of which the likes we have never seen before or since. Fucking awesome.
Rated 24 Sep 2019
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 25 Oct 2012
58
31st
* Casting, Acting : 6 * Script : 4 * Directing, Aura : 6 * Ease of Viewing : 7 * Naked Eye : 6
Rated 25 Oct 2012
nargNarg
Rated 09 Aug 2021
95
98th
Absolutely heart pumping, cocaine fueled, digital madness that is also a loving exploration of how to navigate art and family in a corporate dominated world. The last lap is literally having a passenger seat next to someone achieving nirvana.
Rated 09 Aug 2021
nechbetnechbet
Rated 01 Jan 2010
60
26th
Very colorful and fun movie,but not suitable if you expect something a little bit serious
Rated 01 Jan 2010
simpliciosimplicio
Rated 03 Sep 2010
89
90th
A colorist's orgasm. It's difficult for me to critique this as I would other films, as the incredible strength of it lies solely in a kinetic experience. To this end, it may be unparalleled; a perfect confluence of color and movement, tightly edited into transcendent action sequences. Everything else is inconsequential; the cast is overqualified and the film seems to be use them for the sole purpose of having real world textures and objects to paint every color of the day-glo rainbow. Brilliant.
Rated 03 Sep 2010
djrossdjross
Rated 12 Jul 2012
45
34th
Seems clear the filmmakers wanted to convey that aspects of what passes for reality are in fact a façade constructed by capital for its own ends. Here they direct that message at young children, who will probably enjoy the ride: there is something praiseworthy about embracing the artifice of digital imagery with such complete abandon. The plot may be utter formula but, in the film's favour, at least the rejection of "coolness" succeeded in garnering the odium of adolescents of all ages.
Rated 12 Jul 2012
nobletNoblet
Rated 06 Apr 2017
84
81st
yes. oh god yes.
Rated 06 Apr 2017

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