Speed Racer is a CRAZY Movie

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Speed Racer is a CRAZY Movie

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@thesuperframe 7 ай бұрын

Been wanting to talk about this movie forever so I'm glad I finally get too with the last video of 2023! Hope you all had a great christmas and a happy new year!!!

@VampyKitsune 3 ай бұрын

What song plays at 1:20

@oneswooddood8799 Ай бұрын

@@VampyKitsune Liminality-DaniHaDani

@VampyKitsune Ай бұрын

@@oneswooddood8799 thank you

@Truekingr6 5 ай бұрын

YOU'RE TELLING ME MY SCHOOL TOOK ME TO SEE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL WHEN SPEED RACER WAS JUST RIGHT THERE?? AAAAAHHHH

@jknifgijdfui 3 ай бұрын

crystal skull was also good tho

@GrimThe13 Ай бұрын

@@jknifgijdfui not really

@jknifgijdfui Ай бұрын

@@GrimThe13 it was tho

@DavidSilva-mn4dz 7 ай бұрын

Susan Sarandon's Mom Racer is peak motherly character

@plazasta Ай бұрын

John Goodman as Pops Racer is also peak fatherly! No unironically, a while back, after rewatching, it blew my mind just how much of my own father I saw in Pops: a stubborn, passionate and flawed man, but who still loves his family above all else and would do anything for them no matter what

@Xavier.living.life. 7 ай бұрын

Ah yes the greatest live action anime adaptation ever made.

@naadirbuffy7892 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad someone else recognises this to be the case. In my opinion the greatest movie ever made

@megaman37456 3 күн бұрын

@@naadirbuffy7892 Definitely not the best movie ever made but EASILY the best anime to live action adaptation ever made. Nothing else even comes close.

@gillianorley 5 ай бұрын

The opening 12 minutes or so of this movie always makes me cry. It does an incredible job of providing all the backstory and exposition to get us to the “present time,” and the start of the movie, all while making us emotionally invested in the family and the individual characters. My eyes tear up when the Racer family is watching on TV as Rex is, apparently, killed and I cry when Speed is about to break the all time record currently held by Rex as the family watches conflicted over whether they should be happy or sad if Speed breaks Rex’s record, but then Speed himself, racing against Rex’s “ghost,” eases his foot off the accelerator so that he just barely misses breaking the record. Then we get the great transition to the opening title including those great few notes of music. And the movie has just begun.

@andrewhigdon8346 3 ай бұрын

It’s very odd that you say that. I had to stop watching the movie at about the same time. I’m hoping to try watching it again at some point.

@MrGamelover23 2 ай бұрын

@@andrewhigdon8346I will admit that this movie is an unabashed assault on the senses and some people straight up can't handle that. This really isn't a movie for everyone. But for me, what makes this movie so great is that it absolutely nails everything that it sets out to do. It's also incredibly sincere about what it wants to be. For me, that is the mark of a masterpiece. No matter what you're trying to do, whether it be peak introspective, subtle writing that appeals to Scorsese's definition of cinema, or a bombastic comic book spectacle with cheesy dialogue and one-dimensional characters. Sincerity with skill and talent will always create a masterpiece. This is the movie they wanted to make, and they nailed it, even if it isn't for everyone. Nothing about it feels corporate. It feels incredibly genuine, like this is exactly the film that they wanted to make. The villains are the opposite of subtle, but MAN is that performance spectacular. Keeping everything in focus, like a drawing, is conventionally poor filmmaking, but they were intentionally trying to make it look and feel like an anime. The action is insanely bombastic and over the top, but the characters behind it have a skill and sincerity to their performance that wouldn't be out of place in peak cinema. Every choice this movie makes that turns people off was done incredibly well to the best of everyone's collective ability. Regardless of subjective taste, in my opinion, that makes it a objective masterpiece. It's kind of like how the Mario movie was a pretty poor movie, but a fantastic Mario movie. The only difference is that while you can clearly tell that speed racer was completely authentic, the Mario movie feels very much like an illumination film with its celebrity voice casting and song choices. So although it had many Mario fans grinning ear to ear the whole film, it still feels like a corporate movie. It doesn't feel like the director's unfiltered vision for what they wanted to do. Ultimately, it's okay if the movie isn't for you. It's okay if what we love about it doesn't appeal to you.

@billblake9665 Ай бұрын

i had tears of joy for half the damn movie........It was like nothing i had ever seen.....or felt.....it was so awesome to see speed come to life..............no other movie got me the way this one did......Make sure you watch out for the car acrobatic team! Those guys are mean

@monkymanny 4 ай бұрын

i have not stopped endorsing this movie and its FINALLY gaining traction after YEARS OF ME DEFENDING THIS MOVIE IM SO UNBELIEVABLY HAPPY

@robertleeluben Ай бұрын

I know exactly how you feel

@justbless6074 7 ай бұрын

I'd sometimes watch this movie twice in one day when i was a kid...i was obsessed

@mcurran6505 7 ай бұрын

Here he comes Here comes Speed Racer He’s a demon on wheels He’s a demon, and he’s gonna be chasin’ after someone.

@bowserbreaker2515 7 ай бұрын

That's one of the best theme songs ever.

@camerongreenwoodcrampakacgc. 5 ай бұрын

@@bowserbreaker2515 Indeed it is. Apart from the theme for Albert The 5th Musketeer and many others too.

@krono5el 7 ай бұрын

For the love of everything that is good i need this movie in 4k uhd disc format please, its a crime it doesn't already exist.

@wjrneo2 3 ай бұрын

Yes. This movie goes all in on color and an HDR treatment would bring it to a whole new level. The same goes for Tron Legacy with its incredibly dark backgrounds against bright lines.

@hey_its_deejay 4 ай бұрын

I love how many people have come around to this movie over the years. This movie played a big part in getting me into Speed Racer and I'll forever love it for that.

@XXSTEAKYXX Ай бұрын

Man I loved it since day 1 I was so shocked to see how much hate it got. I’m just happy people realized this movie was Fucking Peak anime

@kenisu-of-dragons5766 7 ай бұрын

Your favorite movie doesn't have John Goodman beating up a ninja, so it's inferior.

@CrossOutBryce 7 ай бұрын

Yes it does, because this is my favorite movie 😌

@theshadowwalker8244 4 ай бұрын

More like a nonja, terrible what passes for a ninja these days - John Goodman

@Crimson.Creates 7 ай бұрын

"You're goddamn right."

@HeavenhoundGiuseppe 5 ай бұрын

Two of my favorite movies are at total opposite ends of that realism scale. Speed Racer is entirely CGI around the actors, whereas I'm not sure if Ford v. Ferrari has a single piece of CGI in the entire film. Both tell brilliant stories about passion and love for cars and racing, and both manage to speak intimately to every gearhead in the world. Speed Racer is what racing looks like in the imagination of every kid who just got his first Hot Wheels track. Ford v. Ferrari is practically a love letter showing us that someone out there cares about cars just as much as we do.

@camerongreenwoodcrampakacgc. 5 ай бұрын

Two of my favourite movies of all time are, The Incredibles and The Shawshank Redemption. Ford VS Ferrari & Speed Racer are two great movies too.

@andrewhigdon8346 3 ай бұрын

Well put.

@goldypix 2 ай бұрын

Ford V Ferrari has 1048 VFX shots 😅

@naadirbuffy7892 2 ай бұрын

It's funny you say that actually, because you'll never guess which car the Mach 5 was based on 😂 This is a full circle moment

@tylermccurry403 3 ай бұрын

John Goodman is a national treasure.

@holden--huffine3037 7 ай бұрын

I always tell my friends “what’s your favorite movie”. I then go on to tell you have to movie this film and only this movie anytime you want to watch anything. A Movie that never gets old. My answer is always speed racer, it’s dynamic and engaging but not tiring. It’s a movie i could watch over and over forever.

@zeejay-junejo 5 ай бұрын

The special effects on the movie actually gave it a fresh look. Wait till we get a reboot cartoon of the speed racer, i can bet you the makers of that reboot will take inspiration from this movies effects.

@superxavxii421 6 ай бұрын

This and the Spider verse Movies are like comfort movies for me. They are just so great.

@TheEmery223 Ай бұрын

This movie deserves so much praise. The one element I almost never hear mentioned with regard to excellence with this film is Michael Giacchino’s flawless utilization and masterful execution of the soundtrack. Not only does he do a terrific job of using musical cues as storytelling elements, but he does a fabulous job of emulating the way the source material does this as well. I swear, this guy never seems to miss when it comes to soundtracks.

@Monkey_Boy9602 7 ай бұрын

I regret ignoring this movie for as long as I did. It was a person on an Internet forum that got me to take a look at it, and I was so glad that I had! It was absolutely beautiful and that final race was incredible!

@thisguy6426 7 күн бұрын

This movie and Sky high were my favourite movies as a kid, they both are the colourful brightness that works but isn’t seen in many other movies as it’s dangerous to do so as it fails all too often

@michaeljohnlee8036 Ай бұрын

I literally cannot watch the final race of this movie without getting chills like 40 times and tearing up.

@youtubeaccountlol4942 5 күн бұрын

The scene where Speed and Royalton are talking and then it transforms into the race is the craziest scene ever

@eelektrik1138 4 ай бұрын

If they ever rerelease this in theaters I will be first in line. I managed to see it in IMAX when it came out and it is still one of the best cinema experiences of my life. The fact that there hasn't been a 4k release is downright criminal.

@vastateofmind 3 ай бұрын

I can't imagine how good this was on an IMAX screen....I probably would've hurled several times throughout the movie, just from the camera angles. ;)

@michaelbruns449 24 күн бұрын

Hate it or luv it, as far as color visuals go, Speed Racer is one of the most dazzling films ever made and like all movies, this demands to be seen upon the big silver screen.

@MeowWoof01 3 ай бұрын

OKAY BUT THAT INTRO THO

@ross3986 7 ай бұрын

I always loved this movie ever since I was a kid. I was never put off by the techniques this film used because it felt like the world this movie is in really deserved it. I’m super upset that we never got a sequel because man, we really do need one right now

@bowserbreaker2515 7 ай бұрын

What I like about this movie is that it tried to feel somewhat accurate to the original 1967 cartoon which is unironically great. This movie didn't need to be super realistic, and it wasn't.

@64man100 2 ай бұрын

This movie is a great example of “who cares what the critics think.” If the fans liked it, then it was a good movie. I genuinely enjoyed this movie, and I watch it every now and then. We the fans should tell the critics that they can say what they want, but the more important group thought it was good.

@Luciphell 2 ай бұрын

If I had to choose between watching The Matrix or Speed Racer on a lazy Sunday, I'd go with Speed Racer. nuff said

@bemasaberwyn55 3 ай бұрын

"The Wachowskis pointed the bat at Saturn, and the ball landed in the parking lot at Denny's" Mikey Newman, Movies With Mikey about this film

@andrewhigdon8346 3 ай бұрын

I watched the cartoon as a kid in the 70’s, and loved every minute of it. The design of this movie is a dead ringer mirror of a PlayStation Snowboarding game from the late 90’s. The tracks, the swirling “cinematography”, the whole feel of it. Stylized would be an understatement. It’s kind of intoxicating.

@TheUncannyF 2 ай бұрын

I've seen it in the cinema and loved every bit of it. In addition to the anime connection, the movie looks like an arcade racing game. Especially one from around 2000, or earlier: oversaturated colors, flat lighting, flat trees, textures along the tracks stretched "track-wise" to look better at speed, not-matching skyboxes. They even have a frickin' ghost car! The tracks were made by video game track designers. However, not one video about Speed Racer mentions video game connection - so, maybe it's just me.

@KingreX32 Ай бұрын

I'm a simple man. I see someone praising Speed Racer. I like.

@TheBdavis231 2 ай бұрын

This film was great. Fun fact: Emile Hirsh says that the studio is considering making a sequel.

@theirongiants 7 ай бұрын

I think one of the greatest things a piece of art can do is be sincere. That is art in it's purest form. I was never able to pick a favorite movie, it's between Spirited Away, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and the Iron Giant. Having been to film school, I was enamored by the pretentious, cinematic masterpieces like 2001 Space Odyssey or Yojimbo. But after watching a shit ton of those movies, I realised that I always went back to those 4 movies. I really like these movies, these fantastical movies about the realest emotions. Another one of my favorite movies is the 1995 Jumanji. It's a movie with monkeys driving motorbikes, but also about a story of a boy dealing with his fears, and loss of time. That sheer contrast is almost beautiful.

@ORusso_Oficial 3 ай бұрын

I like that FINALLY, after 16 years, people are starting to see the work of art that this film is. Unfortunatly, it was overshadowed by Iron Man's launch, if it came around by today's standarts of moviemaking, it would probably render AT LEAST 1 oscar. (sorry for any tippo, english is not my first language.)

@billblake9665 Ай бұрын

Light years ahead of its time this movie is absolutely brilliant I am blown away by the fact that they managed to make this movie and bring speed racer to life.....I lived and died with speed in the cartoon every day when i was young.......my god you guys made a movie that touched my heart in a way I can't even explain......you brought out something that is linked to my childhood.... something that makes me so happy. watching this movie was just pure and total joy.....you guys brought speed racer to life and dear god I love you for it .......the attention to detail....all kinds of easter eggs.....absolute masterpiece go speed racer GO

@AvionMurrell 4 ай бұрын

Man when his mom talks to speed that shit gets me everytime dawg I miss my mama bro damm

@spacedinosaur8733 2 ай бұрын

And his Dad too.

@PersonWhoExists8780 7 ай бұрын

You deserve so much more recognition man. Even if I don’t agree with this take your quality in your vids and the way you talk about your thoughts are enough for anybody to sub. It sucks your videos aren’t doing as well as they used to.☹️ again, you deserve so much more recognition.

@Kyezoar 19 күн бұрын

This is the movie that just I couldn't see it be AS amazing of a film if it wasn't this super stylized live action CG hybrid. There is nothing like, Go Speed Racer GO!

@Absolynth 7 ай бұрын

Like any great movie, it makes you care about its characters, and then the action is completely bananas yet strangely easy to follow. I think it would do well in a limited re-release in theatres through word of mouth. Modern audiences are bound to enjoy it they just dont know it yet.

@meliavar Ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. This movie holds a special place in my heart.

@busta8694 7 ай бұрын

i seriously need a speed racer 2. idc what it will take. there is no other sci fi racing like movies that hit like speed racer or redline.

@johnfelix503 5 ай бұрын

They should make another movie or series but animated in the Spiderverse style. Make it a sequel or just tell a different story. Personally I'd prefer a sequel series continuing the story of the movie, explore new race circuits etc and the Spiderverse animation would enhance the movie's visual style.

@LuisSanchez-by7mh 7 ай бұрын

I think it’s the best anime adaptation before One Piece

@eclpsecomics Ай бұрын

I somewhat remember seeing Speed Racer in theatres but do remember having the Hot Wheels cars and the tire carrying case, alongside some McDonald's toys that were used to promote the movie with the Uno branded card deck & the Wii video game; which is all buried in my closest I think. I kept thinking of this movie when I was young by watching the pre-saved trailer on my mom's blackberry when I went to play brick breaker lmao.

@_thomas1031 7 ай бұрын

Always appreciate it when this film gets love👏

@rodneywk1 7 ай бұрын

Great video essay for what I would agree is a very fun movie. Thanks for that!

@CrazyStarr_ 6 ай бұрын

I remember watching this movie with some friends and for some reason it made me physically sick. I was dry heaving and clenching my gut. Watching this video made my stomach church a little as a result. Good job.

@vicky.sc.1549 4 ай бұрын

God speed racer is also my Roman Empire! I legit talk about this movie so much my friends get annoyed now… but it’s just like so good I can’t stop talking about it. I truly believe this was the greatest movie ever made and I will fully die on that hill. This movie is a love letter to film, it is beautiful, inspiring, and everything art should be!

@ChrisLT 7 ай бұрын

A really cool movie, it was so much better than I expected and still holds up quite well.

@Citschris 3 ай бұрын

If beyblade and hot wheels had a baby HELL YEA!!!

@Wryven28 7 ай бұрын

thank you for doing this movie it doesn't get enough love. I am now Subscribed.

@connormarchand6302 7 ай бұрын

While I don’t see what the brief mention of super hero movie fits in This was a great essay as always Mitch, to go along with the brief mention of Snyder here I think the reason Rebel moon is doing better than Batman V Superman is that he’s now making a new story that’s made perfectly with his style instead of forcing other characters into it.

@MrRanger1964 Ай бұрын

We need this in 4K HDR

@5150_Designs 4 ай бұрын

When people says name a anime movie adaptation that was good... SPEED RACER!

@neonthunder3261 2 ай бұрын

I was four when this movie first came out, and I was nothing short of obsessed with this movie. The DS game I unlocked every character, I got almost all the Hot Wheels I could find. I owned the movie on DVD, it was my life. It was kind of a surprise as a kid to learn the movie wasn't very popular. Back then I was mostly interested in the cars and the action, but now as I'm older I feel validated in watching my favorite movie of all time be re-evaluated as a forgotten classic.

@panteleimonkyrilenko 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video! Yesterday I watched it with my nephew. It was hard to tear myself away. It reminded me of my childhood.)

@serkantekdemir9946 4 ай бұрын

By far the most underappreciated movie ever

@mermaidmelodies1492 Ай бұрын

Thanks for saying all the things that I hold in MY mind about this EXCELLENT film it is in my top 5 greatest films of all time along with the original King Kong and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

@chillpenguin_yt 2 ай бұрын

YESSSSSSSSSSS I LOVE WHEN THEY MAKE STUFF LIEK THIS, SPEED RACER IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME AND CHANGED MY LIFEEEEEEEEEEEE YEESSSSSSS, intro very very very good

@TrueUnnamedHero 3 ай бұрын

I missed this originally, thought it was a cash grab. Then i saw it on KZbin for free recently and holy shit this is one of the best adaptations of an anime ive ever seen.

@CaptainVryce 2 ай бұрын

This is my favorite movie. I am usually crying at multiple parts throughout because of how emotionally sincere and impactful it is, it's like my go to emotional support movie for when things are going wrong.

@antoguino 4 ай бұрын

I love this movie so much man, I made a video about it too and I’m so happy that there’s still people who care about it

@martyemmons1859 5 ай бұрын

Watching your video is like a dream come true. I never thought there would be anyone else that was in awe of "Speed Racer" (2008) like me. For 16 long years all I read or heard is what a terrible movie it is. The amazing thing is that I had the same excitement in the theater as when I watched the cartoon in the late 1960's. The Wachowski's accomplished that same astonishment as when I first watched "Superman: The Movie" (1978) in the theater. But somehow "Speed Racer" did not receive the same critical acclaim.

@bemasaberwyn55 3 ай бұрын

I recommend looking at the Movies With Mikey video about this film as well

@Renteria0805 3 ай бұрын

Speed Racer is my Roman Empire as well

@Good_Cool 4 ай бұрын

This film is a legit masterpiece.

@NerdyGamerReacts 28 күн бұрын

Just watched it for the first time, HOLY SH*T, absolutely mind blowing! 💯🤯😃

@Demigryph 4 ай бұрын

ITS SO GOOD OMG I DONT CARE IF NOBODY LIKES IT ITS THE GOAT

@atomsizedbacon5358 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE THIS MOVIE SO MUCH AND I'M SO GLAD SOMEONE IS FINALLY TALKING ABOUT IT!!! THE OPENING TITLE CARD OF THE VIDEO WHERE YOU PLAYED THE SPEED TRAVER THEME LITERALLY GAVE ME CHILLS!!! ❤❤❤

@gregorysimao7468 7 ай бұрын

This is my favorite movie of all time, thanks for this video!

@Tex-el7kk 3 ай бұрын

Between iron man and Indiana jones.... brooooooo... no wonder. I friggin loved this movie as a kid and had no idea it bombed

@victorfries8859 3 ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO! 😭 GOOD STUFF GOOD STUFF !!!

@PryorTravis Ай бұрын

I loved it. I'd like to see somebody give Johnny Quest a shot.

@123100ozzy 4 ай бұрын

i need this movie in 4k

@vastateofmind 3 ай бұрын

OMG, can you IMAGINE the beauty/clarity of THAT print?? Wowzers!

@NadeemShekh-uy9zn 6 ай бұрын

The way you feel about this movie is exactly how I feel about Ang Lee's Hulk and the 2012 movie John Carter both movies are sincere that's what I love about them

@kntgaf 2 ай бұрын

seen it when i was 6 been my favorite movie eversince. wish i wasnt only 1yrsold when it was in theaters lol

@zeejay-junejo 5 ай бұрын

Honestly i just loved the fact that they managed to pull off the look and the design of the mach 5 similar to the way 8t was in the anime.

@ethankillion786 7 ай бұрын

It is a really good adaption of a cartoon into "live action." I think people just wanted another Fast and Furious or something, completely missing the point. I love it and my kids love it. It IS Speed Racer.

@ashleybanks-wm4cg 5 ай бұрын

Agreed the visuals are unparalleled til this day I had 3 movies on my iPod touch growing up Napoleon dynamite step brothers and this all classics all from limewire in HD but this movie needs no lore or sequel this movie is perfect on its own

@wayfarinwanderer 7 ай бұрын

Havent seen the video yet but that title is real asf

@mechanwhal6590 7 ай бұрын

How can anyone’s shave be THAT clean?

@Moe_Shindeiru 3 ай бұрын

I need something new from Speed Racer, like a game or something.

@mrlyles2002able 4 ай бұрын

This was definitely a misunderstood masterpiece. I loved this cartoon as a child and loved this movie as an adult.

@AceAureus 4 ай бұрын

I was just thinking about this movie the other day and wanted to see more about it. I rememeber seeing this in theaters and not remembering it being so...colorful. ...I love it

@aliminator1310 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year, Super Frame!!!

@shaunstudios163 7 ай бұрын

We’re winning the race with this one 🗣️ 🔥

@luisvalle7298 4 ай бұрын

One of my top 3 hands down

@UnkillableMrStake 6 ай бұрын

I love this film so much and it makes me so sad that most people refuse to even give it a shot.

@vastateofmind 3 ай бұрын

You have concisely put into words, in this very cogent discussion everything that I could NOT put into words since this movie was released. Sure, this was my favorite cartoon when I was 5-6 years old...hell, I ruined a couple Big Wheels when I was around that age because I was TRYING to make it perform like the Mach 5, while punching various imaginary buttons on my handlebars. :) I readily admit I'm biased on the subject of Speed Racer, in any of its forms. BUT the crux of what you expertly discussed here IS based on verisimilitude -- the world-building that the Wachowskis commenced here IS faithful AND honest from start to finish. Everything that I loved about the mid-60s anime-based version of Speed, I loved x500 in the mid-2000s movie. And I wonder if you're right...IF this movie would be re-released, WOULD it do much better today? At any rate...I think this movie should be studied alongside the so-called classics in ANY film class going forward. Thank you for a well reasoned, balanced and spot-on discussion here!!!