Although Speed is quickly become a top-notch racer in the professional circuits, the enti re family is still haunted by the death of the eldest son, Rex Racer, in a shady underground race several years prior. Spritle (Paulie Litt) is the hero-worshiping youngest sibling. Mom (Susan Sarandon, also bringing her ‘A’ game) is the supportive matriarch. Pop Racer (John Goodman, giving his best performance in years) builds his own race cars in the family garage. It’s a ripping action picture, a surpr isingly potent family drama, and a visual wonderland that is literally unlike any other movie ever made.Ī little plot: Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is the oldest surviving son in a family of race car enthusiasts. ![]() Directed by the Wachows ki brothers ( Bound, the Matrix trilogy), this is one of the best family adventures made in years. But, surprise of surprises, I do love Speed Racer, the live-action adaptation of said cartoon. I have never seen more than a glimpse of the original 1960s Speed Racer cartoon.
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