Speed Racer

The Matrix masterminds Andy and Larry Wachowski usher anime icon Tatsuo Yoshida's classic 1960s-era hit into the new millennium with this family-friendly story of a young racecar driver who takes on the mysterious Racer X in a custom-made, gadget-loaded speed machine named the Mach 5. Speed Racer ...more

Speed Racer is the film equivalent of Space Mountain at Disneyland. It's fast, furious and fun for the whole family. Also like Space Mountain, it's a tripped-out roller coaster that never slows down. The film sets a new standard for computer generated special effects. Directed by The Matrix magicians, The Wachowski Brothers (Andy and Larry), the film is a visual assault. The racing some of the most vibrant and colorful CGI landscapes ever committed to film. Just watch the Mt. Fuji sequence or ...more