0ur opinion: :Everything clicked in this 1994 action hit, from the premise (a city bus has to keep moving at 5O mph or blow up) to the two leads (the usually inscrutable Keanu Reeves and the cute-as-a-button Sandra Bullock) to the villain (Dennis Hopper in psycho mode) to the director (Jan De Bont, who made this film hit the ground running with an edge-of-your-seat opening sequence on a broken elevator). This is the sort of movie that becomes a prototype for a thousand lesser films (including De Bont's lousy sequel,
Speed 2: Cruise Control), but
Speed really is a one-of-a-kind experience almost anyone can enjoy.
--Tom Keogh
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* Speed ...
i had a feeling i would like this movie even before i saw the trailer for it. the scenes were so intense and heart pounding which is why the movie is great. there were a lot of funny lines in it and great special effects.
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Speed
Though l may quibble with both Reeves and Hoppers performances (the first acts like scenery, while the second chews it), Speed was neither written nor directed as an actor showcase, thank goodness. Rather, its one long adrenaline rush with enough twists and turns to sustain its running time, and certain to keep action fans wide-eyed to the closing credits.
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Speed
This is how action movies should be made. From the beginning to the end, the movie didn't allow you to breathe, there's always something happening. The elevator opening scene provided a sort of prologue for the movie. And yes the movie gets even more exciting the following minutes.
The bulk of the movie focused on Keanu Reeves attempt at preventing the bombing of a public bus by being actually on the bus. That was just pure fun, you've got all the possible roadblocks (traffic, broken bridge, gasoline etc) to keep the movie going.
And then there is the closing scene in the train that serves as sort of epilogue for the movie. The movie wrapped things up quite well. When all the action was done, the movie actually ended in a postponed and obligatory romance between Reeves and Bullock.
Engaging performances from everyone, tight and skillful direction from Jan de Bont, exciting stunts, and some funny moments! You can't go wrong with this movie.
Grade: A-
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* 0ne of the best action flicks (that a chick can enjoy, too) ...
Having just watched Speed again this weekend, l felt moved to write a review on why l still love this movie as much as the first time l saw it. Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves have terrific chemistry on screen, but the movie itself is just one big action sequence. lt keeps you on the edge of your toes, never quite knowing what will happen next (really, does anyone expect the house to blow up?). Reeves' character is the stuff action heros are made of, confident and yet once in a while reminds you he's human when he suffers. Bullock's character is quirky and fun, and one heck of a bus driver.
lt's one of those movies that you can watch to the end and hit play again immediately to rewatch. Just plain good fun.
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about the movie speed........
This story is about how the actor get rid kidnappers through some --kicks and heads fly off---- techniques....action packed filled. A good recommendation for those whom are interested in this genre of movie/film....Enjoy......
