It's very tempting to dismiss the Wachowski brothers' live-action Speed Racer film as a hopeless exercise in ridiculousness. But the problem is that both trailers released show a movie that's utterly drenched with style, as the auteur siblings appear to have held nothing back in trying to bring the anime feel to this live-action adaptation. The second and final theatrical trailer was released this week, and while it's thin on plot (not that it really needs spelling out), there's no shortage of action. We get a look at the young, daydreaming Speed; racetracks that look like life-sized Hot Wheels playsets; Racer X being mysterious; some cringe-inducing lines from Susan Sarandon's Mom Racer; and attacking ninjas! (Remember, this is the Wachowskis.) Campy? Corny? Cool? We're guessing it might be all of the above. Anyway, let this serve as a reminder that May isn't all Indy and Tony. Oh, and those of you looking to kvetch about gratuitous auto product placement need to sit tight. That's still 467 days away.
The new trailer's pasted after the jump.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Allan @ Mar 15th 2008 10:20AM
People can (and will) whine about this all they want... but I think it's going to be awesome.
John R @ Mar 15th 2008 11:32PM
I agree. I'm going to see this with my nephew and for roughly two hours, we're going to be the same age (which is 9).
Party People, Its a "Speed Racer" movie. Don't expect Steve McQueen's "Le Mans"
oracle99 @ Mar 15th 2008 10:51AM
I was dubious but if I just let my mind go, I might I have to agree,
Yubastard @ Mar 15th 2008 10:53AM
damn, it looks really, really awesome!
but, yeah, I can already imagine me explaining to people why they can't expect an Oscar-worthy performance out of a movie based on Speed Racer.
It's ok for me, as I know I will be entertained.
Taylor @ Mar 15th 2008 11:02AM
Where's the old car at? =(
Mike @ Mar 15th 2008 11:41AM
Undoubtedly, this movie is full of much WIN.
esteva03 @ Mar 15th 2008 12:00PM
i wont like it. i will think is stupid. but like with "the devil wears prada" (yeah i said that) i wont be able to stop watching it... trixie....oooohhhh trixie!!!
i just hope that the racing scenes dont drag 15 min at a time like the fighting scenes on the matrix reloaded and revolutions.
James Sonne @ Mar 15th 2008 12:37PM
I can't make out anything that's going on, it's moving so fast with so many colors and so blurry ...
Temple @ Mar 15th 2008 12:58PM
John Goodman was perfectly cast as Speed's father.
SHOTT3R @ Mar 15th 2008 1:00PM
The Wachowski "siblings"
JMC 3 @ Mar 15th 2008 1:03PM
This movie is a gift.My favorite show when I was a little boy.Can't wait to take my 3 nephews!
Seoultrain @ Mar 15th 2008 1:46PM
lol, is that george clooney as batman at 1:28?
forgive me, i never watched the show.
dralexp @ Mar 15th 2008 2:33PM
Was that the Mammoth truck in the trailer? That would be icing on the cake there...
94 taurus owner @ Mar 15th 2008 10:00PM
Well it looked like it. From what I've seen so far it looks like they are getting the Best villains from the Tv show and putting them in the movie.I mean go to imdb.com and put in speed racer and you can
see what I'm talking about.
Trent @ Mar 15th 2008 7:28PM
yes! i saw that! i remember that first episode in the miniseries ending with the truck circling speed and him trapped inside...its going to be awesome!!!!!
Homeboy @ Mar 15th 2008 3:44PM
I just watched the HD version of the trailer and all I can say is WOW. The movie might not have the best story on the planet but the visuals will leave everyone stepping out of the cinema, with a big smile on their faces.
This is pure art work, the movie is going to be beautiful
94 taurus owner @ Mar 16th 2008 8:08PM
Where do you find the HD version?????
Joshq @ Mar 15th 2008 3:55PM
Ha! sorry this will be the dumbest movie EVER!
Tagg @ Mar 16th 2008 1:28AM
You are dead on!! The only people interested will be the ones who watched the cartoon and it was never that popular.
People bitched about Knight Rider (for good reason) and this looks even worse.
More remake fcrap from Hollywood CA because they idea tank has been on E for years, get your $12 ready!!
BowserUSC @ Mar 15th 2008 4:48PM
Looks awful to me. I was a big fan of the cartoon but I'm pretty disappointed by this. They did an awful job casting the parts. Ricci is an awful Trixie same with their decision for Mom. And the story seems awful. It seemed to me that some government organization or something similar installed all these gadgets in the car to take down some crime syndicate that likes to race. But everyone knows it was Pop who designed the car. I'm still gonna go see it (or probably download it), but I think it's gonna suck. And if Pop Racer isn't the mechanic who designed the car in the movie then I'm walking out.
Check the windshield for the plans.