I've been a fan of Speed Racer since I was a kid. Not a massive fan mind you, but I enjoyed the show. When I sat down opening night in the sadly half empty theater, it felt like I was 9 years old again! Speed Racer is a wonderful, WONDERFUL film. Its a heartfelt family story with a bit of cartoon sensibility. I'd even go as far to compare it with a Pixar Flick. I think the problem with no one seeing this is that, well, many people forget what its like to be a kid. The sense of WOW apparently dies out after the age of 15 and if its not a a tear jerking fest or something that a certain director does, its gets poo poo'd on big time.
I would recommend this film to both children and adults, as, besides Pixar, there aren't many films that a child and parent can sit down and enjoy together.. Speed Racer is one of those films that one can.
I would recommend this film to both children and adults, as, besides Pixar, there aren't many films that a child and parent can sit down and enjoy together.. Speed Racer is one of those films that one can.