Apr 14, 2008 by Brian Gallagher

New 5-Minute Speed Racer Clip Online

Yahoo has posted a brand new 5-minute clip for the upcoming film Speed Racer, which races up to theaters on May 9. Click below to check out a sneak peek into this new Wachowski Brothers film starring Emile Hirsh, Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox and John Goodman.


Hurtling down the track, careening around, over and through the competition, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is a natural behind the wheel. Born to race cars, Speed is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized-the legendary Rex Racer-whose death in a race has left behind a legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill.

Speed is loyal to the family racing business, led by his father, Pops Racer (John Goodman), the designer of Speed's thundering Mach 5. When Speed turns down a lucrative and tempting offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates the company's maniacal owner (Roger Allam) but uncovers a terrible secret-some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless moguls who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits. If Speed won't drive for Royalton, Royalton will see to it that the Mach 5 never crosses another finish line.

The only way for Speed to save his family's business and the sport he loves is to beat Royalton at his own game. With the support of his family and his loyal girlfriend, Trixie (Christina Ricci), Speed teams with his one-time rival-the mysterious Racer X (Matthew Fox)-to win the race that had taken his brother's life: the death-defying, cross-country rally known as The Crucible.

Based on the classic series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida, the live-action Speed Racer will showcase the kind of revolutionary visual effects and cutting-edge storytelling that have become the benchmarks of the Wachowski brothers' films.

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.


Sources: Yahoo!

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Comments (22)

  1. Saquin Turok 'X'

    It's a unique visual style, which is always good if done right. But it looks like it could be all style and no substance. Still, I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

    4 years agoby @teesterxFlag

  2. Marcusx

    i heard his email is ieatsh*tofallforms1307@yahoo.com
    try that

    4 years agoby @marcusxFlag

  3. Radimus-83

    anyone know how i can contact this "pypebomb"?

    i have this itch you see, right between scrotum and bag....

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  4. sirmetro

    what the f*ck do yu expect from the W.guys? these guys are good.The clip is prety good sh*t.

    4 years agoby @sirmetroFlag

  5. Marcusx

    go to pypebombs comments. each one has something to do with SH*T from a different animal
    i saw dog
    i saw horse
    and i even think it was babboon
    what a moron.
    honestly i think i hate him and iamvindicated the most on this site. shes a f*cking dumb whor*

    4 years agoby @marcusxFlag

  6. Marcusx

    btw pypebomb is a dumbass who sucks dick voluntarily....not for money nor for charity. just because he gets enjoyment. i really wish that he would fall down the stairs and end up like the late chris reeves(may he rest in peace)

    4 years agoby @marcusxFlag

  7. elicash55

    This will be in the top 3 big summer blockbusters. 1. The Dark Knight 2. Iron Man 3. Speed Racer. I, myself, plan on going to see it. There's going to be something good to see for the entire month of May in my opinion.

    4 years agoby @elicash55Flag

  8. Radimus-83

    this does nothing for me

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  9. deeman138

    Is it just me or does Racer X sound like George Clooney?

    4 years agoby @deeman138Flag

  10. Marcusx

    the wachowskis are so creative and original. granted the matrix sequels had some down points but the visuals were and still are astonishing. this looks to grasp the same idea and i for one(maybe the only one) cant wait to see it

    4 years agoby @marcusxFlag

  11. Marcusx

    john goodmans character as pops looks like an out of shape mario

    4 years agoby @marcusxFlag

  12. Structure (ONSTRA)

    Speed Racer Is pretty good.
    I want to watch it.

    4 years agoby @gaj1992Flag

  13. Space101

    What I like about this is that they still stuck it to the cartoon version. We'll see how it turns out soon enough...

    4 years agoby @space101Flag

  14. Atreus

    Upon first hearing of this, I did not even want to think about how dreadful the movie would be - and even after watching the trailers a few times, I was still dissapointed... but I am becoming really interested now. If the W. Brothers could do what they did with the Matrix and V, I think this movie just might surprise everyone. Best of hopes for it.

    4 years agoby @atreusFlag

  15. PypeBomb

    Looks pretty f*cking fake-ass to me...some kind of gay ass pod racing ripoff bullsh*t.

    4 years agoby @pypebombFlag

  16. bigrobfun2020

    Wow!!!! Looks really AWESOME!

    4 years agoby @bigrobfun2020Flag

  17. TheLogicalDan

    awsome

    4 years agoby @thelogicaldanFlag

  18. Diaigma

    Best...live-action...anime...adaption...ever.

    That's unless John Goodman doesn't do the victory dance. It better be in there or else!

    4 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  19. 4weston7

    looks good

    4 years agoby @4weston7Flag

  20. mackenzie3

    very cool I'll definetly see it in Imax.

    4 years agoby @mackenzie3Flag

  21. no

    looks pretty interesting probably going to see this

    4 years agoby @f-ckyouFlag

  22. CelluloidDreams

    I saw the same type of promo everytime I go to the AMC theateres..nothing new here!! Still want to see the film!!

    4 years agoby @2movieguysFlag

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