The Wachowski brothers finally follow up on their Matrix trilogy with Speed Racer.
Russell loved it, but check out DoG’s second opinion from Ben Lankester… Those who have seen the trailer will know the drill.
This is a fast, loud, ruthlessly coloured exercise in pushing CGI to its absolute limit.
The thrill of car racing is delivered in four outrageously frenetic sequences.
But to be fair to The Wachowskis, they do give it their all.
Theirs is a Tarantinoesque world once removed from reality and given a fresh lick of multicoloured paint.
Its a living, breathing cartoon, and a universe of hugely impressive detail.
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But the throttle cant hide some of the engine problems.
Emile Hirsch, coming offInto The Wild, obviously has less to do here but holds the screen well.
Best of all, however, is the excellent Paulie Litt as youngest brother and resident troublemaker Spritle.
And, importantly, a family film is what the Wachowskis have made.
Rating:
3 out of 5
