Review – Speed Racer

I really like the original animated series. Even if I didn’t have fond childhood memories of it – and I do – I think I’d still like it for its earnest-yet-inept quality from the early days of Japanese animation. This movie, on the other hand, is a heartless Hollywood attempt to capitalize on the staying power of the original. Gone is the charm, replaced by a relentless parade of flashy special effects. If you find yourself easily distracted by loud noises or shiny objects, this masterpiece of ADD theatre may be for you. Otherwise it’s just a two-plus-hour parade of witless smirking and video-game action. See if desperate