Go! Speed Racer Go! Those were words many children grew up on. Though it may seem dated by today's standards, Speed Racer was once a staple in Saturday morning cartoon line-ups. Speed entered races with his Swiss Army Knife of a car, the "Mach Five", all around the world. He traveled to exotic locations, battled the forces of evil, and all the while managed to somehow pull out the lead position at the end of the race. Okay, Okay, so it may seem a bit cheesy, but no matter what you think about cartoons, Speed Racer has undeniably reached "cult classic" status. Unfortunately, in an age of computer generated animation the classic cartoons many people grew up on are quickly forgotten.
It is for this reason that Speed Racer fans everywhere rejoiced when the Wachowski Brothers, creators of The Matrix trilogy, announced that they would be directing a live action adaptation of the Speed Racer animated series. Now a lot of people are probably groaning at the thought of another cash in on old franchises, but rest assured this is going to be a wild movie experience for "Speed" fans and newcomers alike.
The film stars John Goodman as Pops Racer, Susan Sarandon as Mom Racer, Emile Hirsch as Speed Racer, Christina Ricci as Trixie, and a plethora of other big names as well. It looks like it is going to be an all star cast. Not only is the cast top notch, but the roles were cast perfectly; all the actors actually look like their cartoon counterparts. No fan will be disappointed with the actors chosen.
The Wachowski Brothers also are apparently using some type of new film style that will be unlike anything before it. In an interview by collider.com , Susan Sarandon reveals more information about the new filming technique. It is supposedly all in high definition, with layering that mixes 2-D and 3-D effects to create a cartoon-like experience using real actors. Yes, it does sound confusing, but it is seemingly working quite well. The recently released trailer simply confirms that the film is on the right track (no pun intended), and that the new camera style will be a complete blast to watch in action. And if that were not enough, the film is shooting for a G rating. So there is nothing that can keep fans of all ages from yelling "Go Speed Racer!" together this summer.
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