Speed Racer - Collector's Edition, V. 2 (DVD, 2004)

This volume is the 2nd of a series of 5 that I own. If you're a fan of Speed Racer you'll want it to complete your collection. This DVD contains 12 shows (6 episodes divided in 2 Parts each). It is not my favorite of the series but still packs enough Old School charm to make it a mandatory piece in the collection. As you can see, animation is far from today's standard and storytelling is pretty simplified but nonetheless captivating. Being an Animation professional, I learn a lot each time I watch an episode of Speed Racer. The only thing that is sometime annoying is the audio quality (dolby monaural). If you've only seen the horrible 1997 series, this has nothing to do with it. This is the original Masterpiece that will be engraved in many a child's memory, even today.
Yes, the villains sometimes use guns, yes people crash and die, but it's done in such a way that it is way less violent than today's series. It's the rythm. Kids are fascinated because they CAN follow what's happening thanks to an Old School pace. I don't recommend it for kids under the age of 5, though, and like for everything else, I recommend you watch it first and make your own judgement. Go Speed Racer, Go!