My guess as to the reason why this film isn't playing well is that the Wachowskis made a film FOR Speed Racer fans. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be as many as they hoped for. I personally loved the cartoon when it was re-released on cable in the '90s and the movie was kick-ass. It was probably the most fun I've had in a theater since Serenity (another small TV to film adventure that wasn't seen much in theaters).
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