Speed Racer

Title: Speed Racer
Genre: Action / Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Release Date: 9th May, 2007
Cast: Emile Hirsch as Speed Racer; Christina Ricci as Trixie; Scott Porter as Rex; John Goodman as Pops Racer; Susan Sarandon as Mom Racer
Box Office Gross: $30M

When did I watch it? 10th May, 2008
Where? Theatre
What's the story? To Speed Racer, nothing says "family values" like barreling down a racetrack at face-flattening speeds. So when mega-mogul Royalton offers the young driver a corporate sponsorship, Speed turns him down. An enraged Royalton tells Speed he'll never win a race again, and he'll send ninjas after Speed to insure it. It's up to Speed, his best girl Trixie in her pink helicopter, and the enigmatic and brilliant Racer X to ensure Speed's victory in "The Crucible": the same perilous cross-country free-for-all that killed his brother. Will Speed follow in his big bro's tire tracks?
Reasons to avoid this flick: The CGI was somehow not appealing; humour content was sad; very family/kids oriented.
Reasons to watch this flick: Only and only if you're a Speed Racer fan.
So how much do I rate it? 2/5

Website: http://www.speedracerthemovie.com/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_Racer_(film)