Speed Racer, what can I say, it was family time afterschool. But, let's face it, this time was really thirty minutes of peace and quiet! During which my boys sat transfixed by Speed Racer's exploits. Having seen it on the Big Screen brought back all these great memories. Things to be aware of: the villian is slimy, his performance was lackluster often dragging the movie's momentum down. I recommend that children under six years of age not see this without adult supervision, due to mature words and gestures. Of the movie in general it was a nostalgic thrill ride; a vivid action packed chase from start to finish (pun intended).
This is by far the best Superhero movie to date. As fans already know Robert Downey, jr. did a fine job of bringing Tony Stark to life, with the help of Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard and the lovely Gwyneth Paltrow. The action, effects and well written story make for an experience the whole family will enjoy.
Seeing Jet Li and Jackie Chan in the same movie is a rarity. The story borders on fantasy and Chinese legend, it's both action-packed and humorous. I highly recommend it, and the DVD as well.