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Feeling the need for speed

Updated on 10 May 2008

Source ITN

High octane special effects extravaganza Speed Racer roars into cinemas this weekend.

The movie stars Emile Hirsch, recently named as one of Hollywood's top ten eligible bachelors, as a rally driver with something to prove.

Christina Ricci plays the love interest trying to inspire him to victory.

Susan Sarandon appears as the hero's mum, and the veteran actress was miffed that movie bosses refused to turn her character into an action figure doll.

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