No need for Speed?

Reading some of the reviews of Speed Racer, I'm struck by something that's been bugging me lately. Do film critics still care about the look of a film? Do they still care about innovation? Or do they just want their little blandly-shot Judd Apatow movie that makes them laugh. The Wachowskis are innovating wildly, pushing the limits, and too many reviewers are covering their eyes and wishing the kids would keep the racket down.