13. Speed Racer (2008)

The Wachowskis were at their flashiest in bringing the beloved anime Speed Racer to life in a dazzling feast of color, which stalled at the box office despite a $120 million budget with only $94 million worldwide. Its candy-colored aesthetic and stylized action convinced a niche crowd, but most audiences found it both overwhelming and perplexing. Reviewers were all over the map on their take on an experimental approach and its release alongside major summer blockbusters didn't help. Though it did not win, Speed Racer is now a cult classic, highly acclaimed for its bold visual storytelling and commitment to the source material.
Edited by Priscillah Mueni
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