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Speed Racer [DVD] [2008] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Emile Hirsch , Matthew Fox , Andy Wachowski , Lana Wachowski    DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Emile Hirsch, Matthew Fox, Christina Ricci, Nicholas Elia, Susan Sarandon
  • Directors: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
  • Writers: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, Tatsuo Yoshida
  • Producers: Andy Wachowski, Bruce Berman, Charlie Woebcken
  • Format: Colour, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 16 Sep 2008
  • Run Time: 135 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001CD6FKI
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 242,686 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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An over-the-top, sensory overload experience determined to replicate its frantic, television-anime origins, Speed Racer is wild enough to induce a headache or wow a viewer with one dazzling effect after another. Adapted for the big screen as a live-action feature, Speed Racer is written and directed by Larry and Andy Wachowski, the sibling team behind the intensely satisfying The Matrix and its busier, less interesting sequels. Where the rich myth-making of The Matrix was entirely accessible, however, Speed Racer's overwhelming and gratuitously complicated story exposition is an enormous challenge to follow, let alone embrace. After a while, one simply surrenders to the unbroken din of dialogue concerning corporate chicanery, corruption in the sport of racing, and a value conflict between racing as a family business versus multinational cash cow. At the same time, the film's hyper-real equivalent of the old Speed Racer cartoon's great whoosh of color, motion, and edgy production design--such as inventive uses of scene-changing wipes, bold framing, shifting perspectives--are more overbearing than fun.

Emile Hirsch plays Speed Racer, younger brother of a deceased racing legend, Rex, and son of car designer Pops (John Goodman). The latter invented Speed's Mach 5, and is singularly unimpressed by an offer from a giant conglomerate that would lock Speed into exclusive racing services. Speed opts instead for family loyalty, incurring the wrath of the conglomerate's unctuous head (Roger Allam). With family honor on the line and the affections of girlfriend Trixie (Christina Ricci) behind him, Speed hits the track in hopes of fulfilling his destiny as a master racer. The cast is largely enjoyable, including Susan Sarandon as Speed's mom, Matthew Fox as mysterious Racer X, and a pair of chimps as the irrepressible Chim-Chim. All well and good, but in a movie that lives or dies by the excitement level of races that look like computer-animated Hot Wheels action, Speed Racer is a dreary adventure. --Tom Keogh

Synopsis

The Wachowski brothers, the duo behind The Matrix Trilogy, are back with Speed Racer. Hurtling down the track, careening around, over and through the competition, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsh, Into The Wild) is a natural behind the wheel. Born to race cars, Speed is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolised-the legendary Rex Racer - whose death in a race has left behind a legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill. Speed is loyal to the family racing business, led by his father, Pops Racer (John Goodman), the designer of Speed's thundering Mach 5. 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... With the support of his family and his loyal girlfriend, Trixie (Christina Ricci), Speed teams up with his one-time rival-the mysterious Racer X (Matthew Fox, Lost) - to try and win the race that had taken his brother's life: the death-defying, cross-country rally known as The Crucible.

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Misunderstood Brilliance 28 Dec 2008
By B. D. Wilson VINE™ VOICE
Format:Blu-ray
There is something about the Wachowski Brothers that film critics, and much of the general public, simply don't get. We have already seen how their brilliant Matrix sequels were panned by critics - largely on the grounds that these people simply didn't understand them - and now we're seeing the same thing with Speed Racer, which is being subjected to some of the most undeserved vitriol from critics that I have ever seen.

I loved this movie. It's not perfect, and it's not a work of genius like the Matrix trilogy was, but it's yet another example of how these two brothers attempt to push the boundaries of film-making. The editing - including the floating wipes and non-linear narrative - are top-notch. As one online reviewer put it, the Wachowskis have managed to transcend the boundaries of time and space in this movie. Not only have they achieved shots in which we are looking at two different things happening in two different places at the same time, they are also able to move us back and forward through time with effortless ease, and without disrupting the flow of the story.

If you're an idiot bent on hating Speed Racer no matter what, though, it's likely that the complex, visual style of storytelling on display here will befuddle you beyond redemption. I read with amazement, for example, the amount of people who found the opening sequence, during which we see scenes of one of Speed's races interspersed with his back-story told through flashbacks, completely bewildering. And yet the storytelling couldn't BE any clearer, in reality. I even shook my head in dismay as I read the Guardian's Peter Bradshaw claim that in the film, cars go through other cars "like ghosts". No one who understood the film (and thus was worthy of reviewing it) could have made such a simplistic, embarrassing assertion.

Anyway, this is in fact a brilliant film. Ignore all the reviewers' tropes about "over-reliance on special effects", "style over substance", "no characterisation or soul", etc. All of these criticisms miss the mark at a basic level. Watch it free of the shackles of prejudice and prepare to be blown away by a tour de force in imaginative, visual film-making. I certainly was.

Besides, the film has a chimp in a hard hat, riding a buggy while rockin' out to Freebird. Need I give it any higher an endorsement?
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Drugs for your eyes. 30 Dec 2011
Format:Blu-ray
Forget about the story as you know whats going to happen at the end about a young car driver driving for an independent family company.. oh theres races?? hmmmm is he going to come first??! of course he is... but for the people missing the actual point of the film is entertainment.
The action sequences are flashy,your television spits out colours you never knew possible and your eyes are in for a real treat in all things graphics and speed of the animation.. yes the story does suck.. and anything that includes a pet chimp (rise of the planet of the apes doesnt count here!!) you know you cant take this film seriously.
Some parts slow right down and sometimes you just wish some races would finish (mountain pass being a boring one coupled with fighting... sighs..) but all in all,esp blu ray its worth getting for the action set pieces and cranking up the volume..switch your brain off too... :D
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed 1 Sep 2009
Format:DVD
I really enjoyed this movie for something completely different.
After the first ten minutes I was thinking "what am I watching" with its flourescent fake background and cheesy storyline but it turned out to be really entertaining. Firstly it is really colorfull and not many scenes are filmed on a real set so if this will annoy you its probably best not to watch it. This is the kind of movie you can pick the hell out of but if you are happy to sit back and be taken to a world of fantasy you might enjoy this like I have.
A lot of its cheesyness comes from the fact it is trying to stay partly faithfull to the original series whilst still making it futuristic. It was not perfect but was pretty good escapism and the special effects team have done a superb job.
Probably not a young childs movie however and maybe thats where people are confused with it. The visuals would seem to suit a young child and might be hard going for some adults but the storyline is suited to an older audience and might be boring for children.
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3.0 out of 5 stars ok film, Great company that delivered it
one thumb up - The film didn't have the emotional content I was hoping for. It would probably appeal to a younger audience.
Published 28 days ago by MR ANTONY J NEWMAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Speed this one into your basket & check out
I was looking for some reference quality blu rays to show off my home theatre system and I came across Speed Racer. Read more
Published 1 month ago by CharlieMbro
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
I receive a bit late bu any way I like it I suggest to wach it, it is realy pleasant.
thanks again. It was cheap also.Recep
Published 1 month ago by Recep Ozkale
5.0 out of 5 stars Car mad!!
Bought this for my car mad son!! Very fast and colourful movie he loves it! ( he's only 7 )
Published 1 month ago by deborah
2.0 out of 5 stars Not Fast Enough, I'm Furious
Speed Racer suffers by trying to be everything to everyone. You may be seduced by the Wachowski name, the Manga background and the echoes of "Fast and Furious", but this is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars Son's favourite film
We first hired this film from our local library, our 5yr old boy picked it out and loved it so much we bought it, he's watched it many times, great for any car mad boy, loads of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by pearl
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Color
Discounting the story line that is a bit patchy, this is a feast of incredible color with a superb sound track. Good entertainment, not to be taken too seriously. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. J. A. Bentley
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome visuals in bluray!!!
One of those movies that is made for bluray. Crisp and clear visuals with MD audio is always a treat.
Published 5 months ago by Ajith Vargese Thampi
4.0 out of 5 stars Stunning video
This is one of the best Blu-rays I have ever seen.Obviously not the movie itself, because story is quite boring, but the images are great!!! Read more
Published 6 months ago by FranZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely highly recommended
This is a terrific film to watch with the whole family, the kids go totally nuts over the storyline, they love every second of it and ask me to put it on for them everyday! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr_Ben
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