Brandon Sanderson Calls 2008 Speed Racer Film a Perfect 10

Author Brandon Sanderson, known for the Cosmere series, said on his weekly podcast with co‑host Dan Wells that the 2008 live‑action adaptation of Speed Racer is "unironically a 10 out of 10." He praised the Wachowski brothers for delivering an "A‑game" film that was underappreciated at release. Sanderson noted the movie’s low scores – 42 % on Rotten Tomatoes and 6.1 on IMDb – and cited IGN’s 2008 review that gave it a 9/10, describing it as "full of exciting, brilliantly‑conceived races" and a benchmark for special‑effects cinema.

He added that the film’s modest $94 million box‑office take has been revived by a recent limited‑edition 4K/Blu‑ray steelbook and additional theatrical screenings, prompting renewed fan interest.