Speed Racer
Dvd release date: 09/16/2008
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Susan Sarandon
Director: Larry Wachowski, Andy Wachowski
Category: Action & Adventure
Rated: PG
Start your engines and fasten your seatbelts for the high-octane adventure “Speed Racer”, combining heartfelt family humor and groundbreaking visual effects. “Speed Racer” (Emile Hirsch) is a natural behind the wheel of his thunderous Mach 5. With support from Pops and Mom Racer (John Goodman and Susan Sarandon), girlfriend Trixie (Christina Ricci), younger brother Spritle (Paulie Litt) and the mysterious Racer X (Matthew Fox), Speed takes on fierce competitors to save his family’s business and protect the sport he loves. When Speed steps onto the track, it’s not just a race. It’s an adrenaline-fueled, high-speed charge to the finish. “Go, Speed Racer, go”. (Publisher)
Summary of critic ratings:
Chicago Tribune: *** (out of four)
New York Post: 1/2 (out of four)
USA Today: *1/2 (out of four)
Overall: *1/2 (out of four)
Tags: action & adventure, andy wachowski, christina ricci, emile hirsch, john goodman, larry wachowski, matthew fox, speed racer dvd, susan sarandon