Ep. 168: Speed Racer

Figures that as we have several high profile films underperforming at the box office our subject today is Box Office Bombs. 2008 was a summer known for ton of high profile hits like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, and WALL-E, it's also known for having one of the biggest bombs in cinematic history Speed Racer. Based on the manga of the same name Speed Racer was directed by the Wachowskis and was released just one week after Iron Man. Given the poor reception by critics and audiences at the time the film failed to generate traction at the box office resulting in a massive loss for WB. However in recent years the film has gained a massive following with some calling it a "misunderstood masterpiece." This is the first time either of us has watched this movie in several years so how do we feel abut it? We discuss Speed Racer right here on a brand new Notorious by Chance