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Speed RacerDirector: Andy and Larry WachowskiCast: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Roger Allam, Paulie Litt, Benno Fürmann, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rain, Scott Porter, Richard Roundtree, Kick Gurry(Warner Brothers, 2008) Rated: PG US theatrical release date: 9 May 2008 (General release) UK theatrical release date: 9 May 2008 (General release) [9 May 2008] by Cynthia FuchsPopMatters Film and TV Editor Matrix VictoriousInspired by the mostly beloved late '60s Japanese cartoon, Speed Racer is loud, large, and proudly crass.
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Still loving the episodes. check them out on hulu:
http://www.hulu.com/speed-racer?cmpid=emc&trackid=9
Comment by erica — May 9, 2008 @ 4:27 pm