Roxie Theater: Staff Pick: Speed Racer (35mm)

Ezzy’s Pick!

Groundbreaking, bold, and heartfelt, the Wachowskis turn their adaptation of the classic 1960s animated series, about a young man born into a family business of race cars striving to be the best, into an exploration of dreams and artistic passion in a world ruled by corporate interests. Critically reviled on release, Speed Racer has undergone re-evaluation and is now rightfully seen by many as an avant-garde pop art masterpiece.

Using computer-generated imagery to create a family film that looks and moves like no other movie before or since, and featuring performances by a committed cast of John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Emile Hirsch, and Christina Ricci, Speed Racer delivers an incredible and unique cinematic experience for audiences operating on its wavelength.