Speed racer 2008 plugged in
This is an engaging film, but one that also comes with some content speed bumps. That said, I wouldn’t want to, uh, steer the family audience wrong.
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In that sense, this movie is as well-crafted as any of the exotic racecars depicted. And win-or-lose, you care about seeing this hammer and tongs struggle through to its completion. In Miles’ case, you care about his family. Stars Christian Bale and Matt Damon so fully embody the temperamental Ken Miles and the quick-cornering Carroll Shelby-all their flaws and strengths, on and off the racetrack-that it’s hard to look away as this 2.5-hour drama zips by. Ironically, the drivers usually take a backseat. "If you’re watching a racing movie, it’s generally the cars and the blazing speed that gets your blood pumping. And all that’s enough to at least raise a yellow flag, especially for younger racing fans." | Facebook Then there’s the steady stream of British and American crudities to contend with-some blowing as hot as any steam-hissing radiator. We witness some incredibly realistic race crashes, as well as angry men blowing an occasional gasket.
Plugged In - "If you’re watching a racing movie, it’s generally the cars and the blazing speed that gets your blood pumping.