Speed Racer (4K Restoration)
- Wed, May 13
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski Run Time: 135 min. Format: 4K DCP Release Year: 2008
Starring: Christina Ricci, Emile Hirsch, John Goodman, Matthew Fox, Susan Sarandon
The Wachowskis’ acclaimed cult classic makes a spectacular comeback in 4K, highlighting every neon glow and daring stunt in its visionary style. Speed Racer follows young driver Speed (Emile Hirsch), a natural behind the wheel of the Mach 5, as he rises through the cutthroat world of professional racing. Guided by his brother Rex’s legacy and the unwavering support of his family, Speed refuses to compromise his integrity in a sport riddled with corruption and corporate manipulation.
“A pure pop delirium—dazzling, kinetic, and years ahead of its time.” — Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
“The Wachowskis have made a live-action cartoon that feels like nothing else in modern cinema.” — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
“A hyper-saturated explosion of color and movement… a visual experience like no other.” — A.O. Scott, The New York Times
“One of the most exhilarating and original family films of the decade.” — Richard Corliss, TIME
“A candy-colored fantasia that turns racing into pure cinematic poetry.” — Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
“A film that doesn’t just embrace artificiality—it transforms it into something transcendent.” — Slant Magazine
“Dizzying, overwhelming, and completely committed to its own visionary aesthetic.” — The Guardian
“A misunderstood masterpiece… now recognized as one of the Wachowskis’ most daring achievements.” — IndieWire