An Open Letter to Warner Bros.

(...specifically the department in charge of DVD releases)

Dear Sir or Madam (s):

I went to see Speed Racer back in May. I enjoyed it quite greatly; it was an exciting work of cinema that held me in its thrall. However, I was shocked to see that the reviews and box-office receipts did not reflect this opinion. It is now in a second-run theater where I am and, within a week or two, it will likely be gone. If ever there was a movie that demanded to be seen on a big screen (or in IMAX, as I did), it is this one. (This fails at the box office, but Transformers cleans up. Rape-bortion of justice? My sentiments exactly.)

I only recently learned of the film's DVD release in September. I guess the main point I'm trying to bring up is simply this: Just because you took a bath on this film does not give you the right to skimp on the extras! I want an audio commentary touching on all of the aspects of the production, as well as interviews with the cast and a featurette on Michael Giacchino's fantastic score.

I hope that you will do the right thing.

Yours,
Tor Y. Harbin

P.S. It was even outgrossed by What Happens in Vegas. How the hell does that happen?!