SPEED RACER (2008)

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Speed Racer, the latest from Matrix creators Andy and Larry Wachowski, is a thrill ride, pushed to its very highest. Set in a visually amazing world, full of bright colors and eye-catching technology, the story focuses on a boy/teen Speed Racer (Emile Hursch) who's only goal is to race. Honestly, the kid has no life. While the writing team may have worked hard to put in a plot that at least is respectable, its very obvious that the Wachowskis were only focused on the scenery, makeup, and incredible racing sequences. The bright, colorful nature of the film reminded me of The Cat in the Hat and Spy Kids 3D, both of which had little or no plots. Though I absolutely ADORED Christina Ricci, the rest of the acting was simply awful. And don't even get me started on Spritl and his monkey, the two annoying children of the house. Every simgle time they came on the screen I groaned. A lot of little kid humor (slapstick, fart, burp, lose-your-pants, etc) doesn't mix well with the racing sequences that will blow your mind. And the movie runs too long. Simply put, the plot sucks, but it looks great. Like a hollow pie. wow.

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