FILMMAKER MOVIE REACTION!! Speed Racer (2008) 

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This is without a doubt one of the most underrated and beautiful films ever made.

This film badly needs a 4k release. It is anime brought to life. Pure, unadulterated eye candy!

The last race is shivers for DAYS! Just an incredible scene.

"The US sucks at making live-action Anime adaptations" *Speed Racer exists* Me:Oh WORD?

This is movie is literally made to make you feel like a kid and it’s perfect

The Wachowski's were so far ahead of their time.

The ending segment of the race always sends shivers down my spine. The most underrated movie of all time!

I've been telling people for years that Speed Racer is a misunderstood classic. Spectacular filmmaking with true heart and sincerity. I think the its Johin Goodman's and Susan Sarandon's heartfelt performances that ground the film. I can't praise the car.races and their surprisingly coherent spectacle enough.

Its a shame there hasn't been anything else made with this aesthetic. This movie proves is works amazingly well, and the flow it provides is so smooth to transition from scene to scene.

This movie is a masterpiece, and the final race is a psychedelic fever dream. When he slides to a stop on melting wheels, it gives me chills every time.

"How about a girl defending me?" Bruh, Alita: Battle Angel. Period.

I get chills from the last race, when he starts the car and drifts. all the flashbacks and call backs from his family defines who he is. How he is bluring the world around him cause he is a artist and painting his picture all over the race track

This film is highly underrated. I will go to the wall for this one. Ahead of its time is an understatement. It's unapologetically a live action cartoon! Visually stunning!

Another “criminally underrated” film 🔥

The Wachowski siblings have such a way with CGI it’s incredible. The kept the same energy and heart as an anime does while making it live action. Following the rules of animation and applying them to love action is such a hard thing to do and they did it masterfully.

"I don't expect a super-incredible saga... or incredible dialogue, or anything like that..." This should be a pleasant surprise then.

I don't expect the most powerful dialog . . . It has, literally, the best father/son moment in all of movies. And that villian monologue by Royalton, "this is my religion." It nails the mindset and attitude of unalloyed greed. "You _are_ the devil." This is my favorite "I've got five baskets of laundry to fold" movie to pop in the blu-ray player and enjoy while I get it all folded.

I adore this movie. I love how its a living anime. I love how everyone in frame is always in focus, foreground and background, just like an animation. And that end race is so thrilling my heart can barely handle it.

My dad was a hardcore speed racer fan ever since he was a kid in the 70s, he had every merch and comic you could find and then some. He was a walking speed racer encyclopedia. He said this movie made him feel like a kid again. R.i.p.

I really enjoyed this movie when it came out, nobody really talks about it anymore but they should!

Speed Racer is cinema magic. I'm so glad it's finally finding its audience.

This is one of my all-time favorite movies and I couldn't tell you how many times I've watched it. I love the over the top colors and graphics and how the style pays homage to the anime. It's my favorite eye candy movie and had to have it as soon as it became available. Now I'm going to have to watch it again.

This film is insanely insanely underrated. There are virtually no reactions on youtube which is a travesty. Speed Racer fires on all cylinders.

We need more Wachowski films! They are not always winners, but it is great to see a mainstream filmmaker take chances and make crazy choices.

You should watch Tron:legacy, incredibly underrated and ahead of its time with the FX!

Something I love about this movie is that its not afraid to be what it is. It embraces its unique style that really isnt like anything else. Hands down my favorite childhood movie, and still one of my all time favorites.

When it comes to racing, a few films worth checking out: Rush (2013), the story of Hunt vs Lauda, beautifully told about the two extremes when it comes to passion for racing (instinct vs logic), and Redline (2009), an animation 7 years in the making that breaks through what is possible with animation, with a killer soundtrack (of over 40 songs) to boot.

To this day my friends think I'm crazy for loving this movie. I saw it in the theater and kept thanking the universe I didnt have epilepsy so i could experience the movie. I bought the DVD the day it came out.

As a person who loves motorsports and all forms of racing, this was a love letter to me. I tear up on the final lap of the last race everytime, absolutely excellent movie for gearheads and it truly incapsulates the feeling of winning

Why did people trash on this movie? it's well acted, fun, doesn't take itself too seriously, it's pro-family which as a gay dude I love, it's just good fun.

I really wish speed racer got more recognition. It was such a great movie, the last race sequence makes me feel so awesome every single time I see it to this very day. I rarely find myself tearing up at movies but that just gets me like nothing ever before

Hell yeah! I love this movie. That final race gets to me every time.

That final face is probably one of the best scene I will ever watch. The amount if build up being made was insane. And the fact that there were so many times were we thought "HE MIGHT LOSE THE RACE" then he ended up just CRUSHING his opponent. I wanna watch this again.

I really love this movie. I know this is kind of a weird way to look at it, but I actually think it's a great Kung Fu film. Not in the fighting, but in the philosophy and the character journey. Reaching excellence and enlightenment through devotion to one's art. That moment at the ending, when he becomes one with all. Great stuff.

Bro I get overwhelming chills everytime I watch the final race. Honestly I think it's one of the greatest moments ever in cinematic history

The last race the last 5 minutes when he is in the zone pure chills and I have tears in my eyes everytime

This movie aged so well. I was a freshman in college when this came out and I thought it was too colorful and too cartoony, but later realized that was the point. Soon enough, people regarded this and Kung Fu Hustle among movies that feel and look genuinely anime. I love the callbacks to the show too, like the GRX and Mammoth Car. They respected the source material and immensely improved on it.

I know this is an old video and you may not see this, but I still like showing appreciation. Man you know that feeling you get when reminiscing on a film you’ve seen and love that makes you wanna go back and watch it again for who knows how many times, like reuniting with an old friend. I just happen to see you reacted to this in the past so I decided to watch your video breakdown before, and I’m sure I’ve mentioned it in previous comments how every video I find myself relating to you even more. Last time it was you mentioning The Breaker. The energy you bring to your videos is so infectious I find myself not only always agreeing with your breakdowns, but finding myself tearing up or smiling from the hype relating to so much. Seriously you’re like the homie I wish would be down to watch films and series with. My favorite line from you in this video “It’s like Cocaine for my brain!” That’s the very definition of this movie. That final race scene is pure dopamine injection of pure greatness. You’re revelation of Racer X identity ahah, reminds me of Sasuke learning about Itachi. Love you man, and hope you’re good man. PS: I know you probably get many recommendations like crazy, but since you seem to have truly enjoyed this film Id recommend Redline the anime film. Also Space Dandy would be a nice comedy series I think you’d be very delighted with. Thanks again for doing what you do man.

Masterclass in film editing. The last race makes me tear up, The Wachowski's don't get the love they deserve. Sense8 is also incredible.

You made me remember how much I loved Trixie as a girlfriend in this movie. As for being true to your passion and performing for the act of bringing what you have to offer into existence; yeah, there are thousands of reactors I just stop watching because they can't (ok tens of) but I watch something from you, and it's golden. You got me tearing up about John Goodman being a great father, and he is. Keep doing what you are doing. I can't wait to see what you got for the world to see.

I ❤️ this movie. My one regret is I didn’t see this in imax... or any theater. I was busy seeing Iron Man and The Dark Knight that summer.

I was born in 1960 and grew up watching Speed Racer. When I heard the Wachowski’s we're working on this, I just about freaked! This is THE most perfect anime to live-action adaptation there is...just a stunning achievement! It is God-tier eye candy, filled with absolutely thrilling racing sequences, a knockout score by Michael Giacchino, solid character performances by everyone involved, and a palpable sense of FUN! The very definition of a cult classic, Speed Racer remains fresh and exciting no matter how many times you view it!

This was the first blu-ray I bought when I got my 50" HDTV. I knew it'd be used well. Love the movie, especially that end sequence.

Wachowski's need to make more movies that they feel love for. When they love the property you can really tell!

In my top five films at number three just under The Thing and Alien. It’s such a singular film. Nothing else aesthetically matches it and oh, it also has incredible heart that will make you cry tears of joy.

The announcer in the plaid hat & yellow shirt at 9:22 is Peter Fernandez, who voiced Speed, Pops, Racer X, and a bunch of other characters in the original American version of the cartoon.

I love how the editing and special effects don’t focus on making things look real. They focus on expressing the scene in an artistic way.

I’ve been defending the greatness of this movie since it came out in theaters. Absolutely loved this movie.

This is my favorite film of all time. Videography, comedy, messaging. Love it

This is a movie that I re-watch all the time. When it first came out I saw the trailer and was like WTF. Much later I caught some of it by chance and was hooked immediately. Behind the absurdity of everything is a great storyline with great acting and so much character development with all the different relationships. So many great moments throughout.

This was one of my fav movies as a kid

Absolutely Love this film. Criminally underrated, full on cubist masterpiece.

The end of the first race at Thunderhead is Speed's establishing character moment. He hasn't got anything to prove. He just genuinely loves racing with his entire soul, and just wants to do what he loves. He COULD HAVE beaten Rex's lap record, quite easily, but since he has nothing to prove, it was enough for him just to know he could. Plus, that track record is the last of Rex's positive legacy, and Speed isn't willing to take that away from the brother he loved who's now gone. So he eased the throttle and deliberately missed the time. Winning isn't that important to him, and it's nowhere near as important to him as the people he loves. The other drivers drive offensively, often trying to trip everyone else and crash them... Speed DOESN'T. He drives defensively, dodging and weaving and keeping his eyes on the track. He plays fair and races honorably, because to him none of that is racing. And it gives him an edge, everyone else wipes out trying to cheat, gets wiped out, or loses speed in the attempt while Speed DOESN'T, he just keeps gaining and gaining until nobody can catch him. And all of this is SHOWN, and not told. Making it cinematic storytelling at its absolute FINEST.

I`m 43 years old. this film is still magic to me.

This movie is all about the feels. It brings tears to my eyes every time.

In my personal Top 5 movies of all time.. Star Wars: A new Hope, The Matrix, Speed Racer, Shawshank Redemption and The Godfather I (no specific order)

I remember rewatching this movie in high school, and I couldn't remember why I loved so much as a kid, and then the final scene hit. This wasn't just an over the top racing movie, this was a masterpiece of film and art in general!

James: "No is probably going to be the most important word as you guys like mature." Me: "No it isn't."

I used to hang out occasionally with some of the main people who used to be in charge of running Anime Weekend Atlanta back in the 90s and 00s. And got to meet Peter Fernandez - the original voice of Speed Racer, a few short years before his passing at dinner in Atlanta away from the convention one evening. He was the quintessional gentleman. And by that I mean that he was a GENTLE MAN. You know how he introduced himself to fans that evening? "Sorry for mucking up the Japanese show so badly!" DUDE! NO!! You were the BEST!! He didn't bowl you over with "in my day..." stories. But if you ASKED, he'd tell you how they got it done back in the day. And he was FUNNY. Had us in stitches a few times! You know all those WEIRD names? And the run-on sentences? They had synopses of the plot of each episode - but NO DIRECT TRANSLATIONS! They didn't even have NAMES some of the time, so they had to come up with their own - that they would REMEMBER on the fly as they pushed out the recording and editing for each one as fast as possible. Because - the very first run of the Speed Racer cartoon series in America? That aired 5 days a week? They were only AHEAD of that curve by HOURS sometimes! So "Snake Oiler" "Inspector Detector" etc? MNEMONICS so they wouldn't forget who was who! And of course the run-on fast paced sentences was just them trying to pack in as much as possible sometimes. Japanese and American speaking cadences are sometimes VERY different. The Wachowskis did Peter a wonderful bit of justice in their film - they had him as the older gentleman Race Announcer at the first race in the film. :D And I think the Wachowskis' did something else remarkable - they made something that catered to our MEMORIES of the show - rather than to the actual show itself. You look at the original show and... let's be honest - it IS a bit crap. If you still love it as an adult, you probably love it for MST3K reasons. But they catered to the EXPECTATIONS of every one of our inner 7 year old selves and made it WORK with the LANGUAGE of Manga and Anime translated directly to live action! That's some kind of magic in itself right there. Peter Fernandez wasn't rich at the end of his life. But I think he went out a HAPPY man because of how appreciated he knew he was.

I genuinely feel like I'm on the brink of crying watching this. I've been cheering for this film for 14 years! You're someone that's in the same shoes as most of the people I know: they watched it when they were really young and completely passed it over. All it takes is one viewing with clear eyes to fully change your mind. This movie is incredible and quite literally one of the greatest of all time.

At my house we watch speed racer all the time. Super underrated movie. Glad to see you bringing it on the channel sir.

I sea this movie last month and it single-handlely became my favorite movie of all time for basically EVERYTHING

This movie will always be one of my favorites. Every transition and shot in the races make me feel something that very few movies have, pure joy

Speed racer is one of the more under appreciated films in recent years. People focus on the stylized cgi and cartooning’s of it, as it sadly came out during a time when audiences were more interested in the Dark and Gritty films. It is an homage to the series and it is actually extremely well written and acted. It is definitely one of me favourite racing themed films. ^.-.^

Speed Racer is so unreal that it made soo much sense! It’s ultimately my favourite movie until now. Just purchased Mach 4, 5, & 6 Hot wheels for my collection cuz my old Mach 6 was broken back when I was a kid since I almost played with it everyday for more than a year. Watched it at 7 and now I’m 21

I'll never forget that opening night i saw this at the cinema, i was cheering at the end hitting the homie next to me : P

This entire film is amazing idc what anyone says. It is one of the few faithful adaptations to do it right. Much love to y'all 🖤

It is so good to finally see my childhood favorite getting some well deserved hype and respect. Underrated so hard

This may be my personal top ten favorite movie of all time. The fact that it wasn’t hugely popular is baffling to me!!

The announcer is Peter Fernandez who was the original Speed Racer in animated series

I really love the way you broke down the movie and how you made the viewer feel that they were a part of your mind and seeing the movie through your eyes. Definitely got my thumbs up and a subscribe.

You pretty much summed it up James: “underrated banger”

The transitions this movies has done are so unique and masterfully done, I have still yet to find it done anywhere close to as good. And the whole movie just has heart and style pouring out of it. I still remember watching this in theaters and it was like a rollercoatser. Especially that last race. This is still by far the best anime to live action adaptation.

The fight scene in the gorge just sends the movie into Hell Yeah mode. If you didn't know how delicately crafted this movie was, that fight scene makes it obvious.

This is one of my all-time favs. First HD movie I watched when I bought my first HD TV back in the day. The story is AMAZING, the style is GORGEOUS, the acting is ON POINT. This has been a criminally underrated movie and I love seeing other people get to experience it. :) Thanks for taking the time my man!

Always made me sad growing up that people put this movie down. It was so insanely epic and the dialogue was amazing!!!! The final race with the flashbacks and the crowd reactions make me well up every time. Thank you for reacting to this.

This movie IS literally one of my top favorite. I swear it has everything

Love how they tell you that Racer X "isn't" Rex in the movie compared to the tv show where they tell you that he is Rex pretty much every episode.

Absolutely amazing to see another fan of the film. It is my number one favorite movie of all time and every day I hope to see more people recognize how beautiful and amazing this film is!

Speed Racer is... Possibly my all-time favorite movie. Storytelling-wise, it's great. The CGI is controversial - I like it but I'm aware that many people hate it. But the editing and direction...? It's fucking legendary.

This movie is one of the most underrated movies ever. it's one of my favourites Thank you for watching it.

I am so happy you reacted to this. It's one of my all time favorite movies. I loved the points you made. I wish more people could just have fun with this movie for what it is instead of taking it so seriously. I think one of the coolest aspects of the movie was in the last race with the section of track that has the zebras. Those a still images but when they cut to a shot in the car it looks like it is moving because of the speed of the car. It's such an awesome little detail.

I've actually been thinking about this movie a lot, lately. Saw it in theaters, and like you, barely remember any of it. But, I have felt an urge to go back and re-watch it, so thanks for this!

People hate on this movie. It is one of the most visually stunning movies ever made, and captures the heart of the show perfectly. I love it.

I'm glad you made a movie reaction for this movie. Speed Racer is my all-time favorite and it looks like that through the years, it has made a cult following. I wouldn't say the movie was perfect but you don't see these kinds of movies here in Hollywood anymore. The Wachowskis used their own creative power with the help of the matrix trilogy, and put their own passion into making in my opinion, the most experimental Hollywood movie of all time. The Wachowskis were inspired by the concept of cubism in paintings, and this helped them in bringing the ideas of cubism up to the big screen and this was their final product.

No lie, one of my favorite films of all time. So underrated. Who wouldn't want a father like John Goodman in this movie, or a mom like Susan Sarandon?

A childhood movie that I can still watch as a grown kid. To this day, the final race scene makes me shed a tear. I love it so much and will hold it dear to my heart for the rest of my life. Thanks for the awesome reaction my man! Subscribed 🤟🏾

I hate how movie critics that don’t understand the anime were the reason that this movie bombed this is such a artistic masterpiece when it come to bringing an anime to life and just showing appreciation the direction and all departments did amazing and you did an awesome reaction that deserves my sub

One of my favorite movies of all time. I watch it at least once a year usually every couple months. That final race even still gives me chills every time

I love this movie so much and the bright colors. Their depiction of speed the editing. It’s a masterpiece

So glad you chose this. One of my absolute favorites. Just watched this again the other day for the 3rd time this year. Got to see it on the big screen again a few years back in 35mm.

Man this feels so good that people love this movie now. I just think people in 2008 weren't ready for what this movie has to offer back then.

This movie is the absolute best I've ever watched and I really wish they would make a second one to continue the story. Kinda like how they did with the game, but just seeing more of those visual effects and just seeing how far it goes would just be amazing!

Such a tremendous film and my favorite of the Wachowskis films. Deceptively simple but delivers such a visual feast for eyes, mind, and heart. Total transparency, I took Molly with a couple college roommates and watched this one time...a very emotional experience.

This movie is one of my guilty pleasures that isn't REALLY a guilty pleasure, because there's no REAL reason to feel guilty about it. Speed Racer is a remarkably good movie that very few people have the ability to appreciate. For most, it's cheap, candy-coated fun, and nothing more. They have no idea. On every artistic level, Speed Racer is a triumph.

You wondering why you tear up to John Goodman, same as me wondering why watching this movie in full literally makes tears fall during the final race.

This movie is a tire melting color explosion. Amazing cast and very underrated. Speed can't be defeated.

as the anime from the 60s would always say whenever Racer X was around "Racer X who was secretly speeds missing older brother"

SHAFT is the announcer? Ya damn right! That final race scene gets me every time. One of the most underrated movies ever! Next to The Thing 1982