
Based on the classic 1960s series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida that later was retooled for North American audiences, the big-screen film will follow the adventures of the young race car driver Speed in his quest for glory in his thundering gadget-laden vehicle, Mach 5. The movie will feature other characters from the show, including Speed's family and his mysterious archrival, Racer X.
Speed Racer races up to the theaters and IMAX on May 9.
Speed Racer was released May 9th, 2008 and stars Emile Hirsch, Nicholas Elia, Susan Sarandon, Melissa Holroyd, Ariel Winter, Scott Porter, Gian Ganziano, Peter Fernandez. The film is directed by Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski.



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Marcusx
youre a douche but im right there with ya
4 years agoby @marcusxFlag
They call me ITCHY BALLS
I want to squirt spunk juice on Trixie's face.
4 years agoby @danbrchFlag
CelluloidDreams
I like the 4th poster with "Racer X"!!! Very Cool....gotta get me 1!!
4 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
AnnoyingFilmCritic
With the direction & visual flair of the Wachowski brothers and Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) in the starring role, this movie should be great. Looks to be a cool summer hit.
4 years agoby @annoyingfilmcriticFlag
CelluloidDreams
Love the posters....has a real retro feel to them...Man this film be big....mabey a cult classic!!!
I agree W./marcusx too!! Love the combo for animation W./live action! This looks really cool!
The Wachowski brothers have another hit on there hands!
4 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
They call me ITCHY BALLS
I agree 'bout "Racer X"...they picked the right actor for the role.
4 years agoby @danbrchFlag
baboon
when i first heard of live action movie was when i found i pic of th real car i thought'sweet its just like the anime',when the trailer came out i thought 'ooh,pretty colors'but ture to the anime
4 years agoby @baboonFlag
-comrade-
I agree with MarcusX. This movie will be great for what it is, a family-action adventure. Also very true to the cartoon.
4 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
Marcusx
lol racer X looks true to the animation tho. im very impressed with that
4 years agoby @marcusxFlag
T.Clark
ed agreed with ya, marc. lol As for me, the posters r okay, but i'm not looking forward to this movie anyway, so i could give 2 sh*ts bout these
4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Marcusx
i really like the way this is put together. im more into visual art anyway. the wachowskis never cease to amaze me. plus this movie jsut looks bad ass. but thats my opinion and apparently im the only one who thinks so lol
4 years agoby @marcusxFlag
Space101
The poster is alright...
4 years agoby @space101Flag
Phatlightning
that poster looks like speed, but unforunately he doesnt look like that the entire movie..
4 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag
They call me ITCHY BALLS
Looks more like QUEER RACER to me.
4 years agoby @danbrchFlag
ed_wood
These look pretty good.
4 years agoby @ed-woodFlag