Review of Speed Racer (2008) by Alex A — 08 Feb 2016

Speed Racer's world building is like the taste of skittles translated to visuals, but the rest is too hammy for its own good. The overlong run-time, certain obnoxious characters, general corniness, occasional muddled storytelling, predictable plot twist and forgettable lead performance by Hirsch culminated in a rather annoying experience with few commendable aspects throughout.

Speed Racer certainly has its energy and aesthetic, but simultaneously it's a hyper-maniacal bore, doing little to no justice for the classic cartoon.