Jesse G. Barnes Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I was a guest writer on the movie review site of a founder who also shares my deep love for the bafflingly misunderstood Speed Racer (2008). In this essay, I do not rave about Ayn Rand or Objectivism, in fact the word and her name are never mentioned, however, I do touch on a very obvious Objectivist moral that is as clear as the sky is blue. While Objectivism, I believe, is not the focus of this film, I also do not necessarily believe the Wachowski's are Objectivists. Allow me to be very clear: this essay is not a critique on the Objectivist elements in Speed Racer, because I wrote this for a movie review site and wanted to respect and maintain the tone of their domain. I must warn you, there is some cussing and other offensive language, but I reassure you that much of my writing is meant not to be taken quite so seriously, but simultaneously stir up knee-jerk emotions because that's what gets hits and traffic. Sue me. I'm hoping this can inspire a fun conversation here and perhaps invite some people to rewatch and reassess their opinion of the film. So, here it is: http://www.spoilerfr...oure-whats.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiuol Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'm intrigued enough by the linked trailer to watch it. I remember a long time ago seeing a few minutes of it on TV, and I was perplexed why it seemed cool and interesting, yet no one really said anything positive about it. I'll have more to say once I do see it soon, as I intend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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