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Speed

R Released Jun 10, 1994 1h 55m Action Mystery & Thriller TRAILER for Speed: Trailer 1 List Speed: Trailer 1 Speed: Trailer 1 2:38 View more videos
95% Tomatometer 79 Reviews 77% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings Los Angeles police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) by foiling his attempt at taking hostages. In revenge, Payne arms a bus with a bomb that will explode if it drops below 50 miles per hour. With the help of spunky passenger Annie (Sandra Bullock), Jack and his partner Harry (Jeff Daniels) try to save the people on the bus before the bomb goes off, while also trying to figure out how Payne is monitoring them. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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A terrific popcorn thriller, Speed is taut, tense, and energetic, with outstanding performances from Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, and Sandra Bullock.

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Ty Burr Entertainment Weekly Speed is both a reminder of the pleasures of well-done mindlessness and graceful evidence that Hollywood's newest generation of talent can play the box office game if and when it wants to. Rated: A- Dec 22, 2021 Full Review David Hunter Hollywood Reporter There should be traffic jams at the box office as Fox picks up many busloads of riders for its fast and furiously entertaining thriller Speed. Jun 10, 2019 Full Review Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer De Bont has assembled it with masterly precision. And Speed looks terrific. There are breathtaking aerial shots, mind-boggling stunts, and camera positioning that you just don't expect. It's a rocketing eyeful. Rated: 3/4 Aug 11, 2014 Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, a runaway bus, and a killer high concept combined to create one of the best action movies of the ‘90s. (30th anniversary) Rated: 4.5/5 Jun 21, 2024 Full Review Zaki Hasan IGN Movies A perfect marriage of concept, cast and execution. The proof of its success is that even though it may feel like it's been left behind by time, action flicks today owe an undisputed debt to what the movie achieved. Jun 12, 2024 Full Review Casey Chong Casey's Movie Mania A well-paced thrill ride of a Die Hard-type action genre. Rated: 5/5 Jun 8, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Man From The Moon M Classic action flick with high octane action scenes. Both pre-Matrix era Keanu and Bullock are young, charming and handsome. De Bont never stops and deliver fast, crazy action movie with some humour bits. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/06/24 Full Review Mate P Speed is an extremely well-done action movie. The stakes and the tension are always high, it's very exciting. The story is character-driven, the protagonists and the hostages are very likeable characters. The antagonist is not a very complex character, but his goal is very down to earth, which is rare among action films. The cinematography is not beautiful, but the movie is extremely well-shot. The editing is also great, while the sound effects are outstanding. This movie has one or two jaw dropping scenes, but much of it is predictable. I also felt that they went too far with the action here and there. Speed is among the best action movies ever made, even though I have a few criticisms about it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Eduarda O Não tem como comprar a ideia de que não poderiam ter entregue a boceta do dinheiro com antecedência. Mas um filme de ação ótimo com muita adrenalina beijos Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review Lucas C Absolutely brilliant movie, my second favourite action film to Goldfinger. 8.5/10. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/01/24 Full Review Michael V Get ready for rush hour. Speed is a 1994 American action thriller film directed by Jan de Bont (in his feature directorial debut) 🚌 It’s very good! 😀 I’d recommend it 👍🏼 This film doesn’t always make perfect sense, but it sure is a thrilling ride… Jack Traven, an LAPD cop on SWAT detail, and veteran SWAT officer Harry Temple thwart an extortionist-bomber's scheme for a $3 million ransom. As they corner the bomber, he flees and detonates a bomb vest, seemingly killing himself. Weeks later, Jack witnesses a mass transit city bus explode and nearby a pay phone rings. On the phone is that same bomber looking for vengeance and the money he's owed. He gives a personal challenge to Jack: a bomb is rigged on another city bus - if it slows down below 50 mph, it will explode - bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's just the beginning.. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/29/24 Full Review Dayton S This is the most number 1 action movie I've ever seen! How exciting and incredible is that? A two thumbs up and a 9.5 to 10 score from me! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Los Angeles police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) by foiling his attempt at taking hostages. In revenge, Payne arms a bus with a bomb that will explode if it drops below 50 miles per hour. With the help of spunky passenger Annie (Sandra Bullock), Jack and his partner Harry (Jeff Daniels) try to save the people on the bus before the bomb goes off, while also trying to figure out how Payne is monitoring them.
Director
Jan de Bont
Producer
Mark Gordon
Screenwriter
Graham Yost
Distributor
Fox, 20th Century Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox
Rating
R (Violence|Language)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 10, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$121.2M
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
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