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@@DarksideSleemoit was a great action movie but it was only a product of it’s time. It aged pretty badly… and the sequel was one of the worst movies ever made
@@nsasupporter7557 Absolutely. I agree on all counts. But the music mixed with the high-octane camera movement and the ridiculous stunts made it the perfect storm for me as a kid. I never really watched any kids shows. I went straight from Looney Tunes to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lol.
@@DarksideSleemo that’s awesome lol 🙂 For me, Jim Carrey completely grabbed my attention… he became my idol when he first became a star in 94 with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. So it was really only Jim Carrey movies on my list… there were other movies I loved of course, but they were like “second class citizens” if you will compared to Jim Carrey movies
Fun Fact: Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock have both revealed in interviews that they both had crush on each other during the making of this film. However they have never acted on it due to timing, one or the other would always be in a relationship. To this day they remain the closest of friends. I wish they do more movies in the future
@@markcruz359 The Lake House is wonderful. It satisfied my need to see them reunite on-screen together. I don’t need to see them do another film, but of course I wouldn’t mind so long as the script is good.
@@Chasmodius uh… no, it wasn’t a typo. You either misread what I was saying was terrible or you actually think that Super Mario Bros and Waterworld were amazing movies 😵💫 Those were 2 of the most hated movies in cinema history… I personally didn’t not like Waterworld, I thought it was entertaining… but it’s terrible according to public perception
@@nsasupporter7557 the laughing winking emoticon is supposed to indicate when someone is commenting in jest, as I was. Because I know that you didn't make a typo -- that was a joke. Although I _do_ legitimately think that both of those movies are "amazing;" you and I may simply define that word differently. I am AMAZED at the films that were produced: _Mario Bros._ because it had such good people in it and it was so abysmally bad, and _Waterworld_ because of the astonishing scope and spectacle of it. It's also not a *bad* movie, though it's not a good one.
@@Chasmodius oh gotcha, sorry 👍 Like I said, I personally thought Waterworld was entertaining. I didn’t hate it like everybody else did… but Dennis Hopper was still a great villain in both Mario and Waterworld
This movie and Die Hard are an anytime watch. When Speed came out I was so impressed that Sandra Bullock's character didn't rip her blouse or skirt and she didn't have an extraordinary kind of power. She was smart and calm under pressure which made her real. It was the best role for a female in an action movie.
@@eddiewinehosen6665 I guess I wasn't including Sci-Fi movies but those were also great female characters and I'm sure there are many more that I didn't include.
The plane explosion was practical. They really crashed the bus into an old 707 at the Mojave airport and blew them up. So much better than CGI effects!
@@SuperSayinSolidSnek the gap in the road was done by digitally removing part of the highway, not actual computer generated images. two different things.
It really is a product of the times and when one is well into adulthood when this released then saying typical is quite acceptable. I hope many can forgive that I kinda rolled my eyes when the trailers released. Another safe action packed film with pretty leads and predictable writing - that's how it was done. This could've easily become the Fast and Furious if created later, becoming more outlandish to up the stakes. :)
@terrylandess6072 it's not typical though. It's arguably one of the top five action movies of all time. It had a modest budget, but it crushed the competition that summer, including Blown Away with Tommy Lee Jones. That was supposed to be the "mad bomber" big budget blockbuster of the summer. But then Speed came out of nowhere. Now, Blown Away I would argue is a typical (and pretty good actually) action movie. Speed is not typical. Go read Roger Ebert's and some other critics' reaction at the time of its release. Again, a top five action movie of all time is not "typical"
exactly nothing political no agendas no one cared about gender crap and diversity bs!!!! movies in the past are amazing because it does what movies are supposed to do and that's ENTERTAIN!!!!! to the point we don't care what color the actors are or gender!! because the writing and action are really good!!!!! these days its all about pandering and BAD WRITING!!!!! how sad!!!!
@@jbauer140yes exactly! You hit the nail on the head. It pisses me off that people say that Ace Ventura: Pet Detective aged badly just because they make fun of transgender people in the movie… shut the f*ck up, you little b*tches!
His chemistry with Sandra (💘💗) was fantastic! :) A few years ago while on "Ellen" Sandra admitted to crushing on Keanu during filming :) a minth or two later while promoting the first John Wick movie they had Keanu on and Ellen told him about it 😊 He admitted it was mutual :) 🥰 but neither of them were brave enough to make the first move :( 😂
In addition to Keanu and Sandra's great chemistry, Dennis Hopper was a GREAT villain with some funny punchlines. Jeff Daniels also added a lot of character in a short amount of time. Another great chemistry movie for Keanu is The Replacements, both with his girl and with his coach Gene Hackman; as well as Point Break, where Keanu once again has great chemistry with Lori Petty and Patrick Swayze. That's one of the reasons we all like Keanu... easy to root for and very likeable.
Still remember seeing “Speed” in a theater when I was 14. Loved it then, and love it now! Even as a kid, I loved the balance it made between action and humor. And the characters on the bus are all great!
Me too. And when my friends and I were going back home on our "scooters", we were still super adrenalized and made jokes all the time on the road, like "Oh, no! there's a BOMB under your scooter!" and to the other friend: "Reach it and defuse it!".
90s movies hit different. you could literally watch them a hundred times and not get tired of them. 😂 today's movies half the time I gotta force myself through it. 😅
Jan de Bont's directorial debut. He was a cinematographer before, often working with Paul Verhoeven. Jan de Bont was de cinematographer on Die Hard, The Hunt for Red October, and Basic Instinct among others.
The soundtrack to the film has a track called "Entering the Airport". I still remember this tune to this day because this tune was used at a Star Trek convention when the guest stars came on stage for the first time. That was just great... The soundtrack simply has incredibly brilliant melodies... Unfortunately, that's not common anymore... It's a shame
I think the composer for metal gear solid 1 was influenced by this films score. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if kojima liked this film and asked the composer to emulate the score
Yayy, another one of my favorites!!! The guy that said there is a section of the freeway missing is Jo's dad in Twister, the tourist is Rabbit in Twister and the lead cop dude is Myles Dyson in Terminator 2. Also the director Jan de Bont directed both Twister and this, and did a great job on both!
I still get stressed watching this movie no matter how many times I watch it. Another 90’s action flick that never lets up is Armageddon. Total rollercoaster w/a star studded cast. Bruce Willis (basically John McClane in space), Steve Buscemi, Michael Clark (Green Mile), Billy Bob Thornton for a few. You will absolutely love it. Fun watching with you. 😘
Thank you so much for being back, your support means everything to us 😊 Also yesss, we did not have a single moment to slow down, it was just paced so incredibly well! What a rush!
SPEED was a $30M film back in '94, which would be between $60M-$65M in today's dollars. It was a solid, mid-budget film. It's mostly just practical and miniatures, and it helped that the 105 freeway wasn't open to the public yet when filming was ongoing, so they could utilize sections of it.
You guys are becoming my #1 favorite film reaction channel. It is so great watching these films I grew up with being enjoyed by a new generation. What adds an extra level of awesome is how you are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about film and camera techniques. I've learned a lot of things just from watching and listening to you guys discuss these movies. Thanks again for all that you do!
I saw this movie in NYC on opening night, in a packed theater. It was one of the oldest theaters in the city, and still had the balcony. We sat in the front row of the balcony. I've never had such an experience at a movie, before or since. We were all on our feet when the bus made the jump. Oh, and when the baby carriage got hit, there was DEAD SILENCE, like "Oh my God, they can't show this!" And then the cans flew everywhere and there was this wave of relief. Great movie experience.
This is an awesome movie!! Still holds up well after all this time. Ironically, Keanu and Sandra were apparently crushing on each other really hard during the making of this movie. They got along great and had nothing but great things to say about each other in later interviews, but at the time they each thought the other was out of their league and so never did anything about it. Also, if you enjoyed this movie, do NOT watch the 2nd one.
I love this movie. I still remember my mom renting this from Blockbuster Video (elder millenial here) and the whole family ended up gravitating to the living room to watch it. Btw, Jack threatened that he would rip the guy's spine out after learning about Harry's death. He fulfilled that promise.
Keanu is the GOAT!! We still gotta check out Point Break so we're super pumped to get into that soon! Thanks so much for the support, we appreciate you!!
This is such a good movie for real man. And it is so action packed and so intense and so entertaining. And it also has you on the edge of your seat too. And the very first time that I saw this movie was when it came out on VHS and home video. To this day I still love this movie a lot. This movie was first released 29 years 9 months and 4 weeks ago in theaters.
I love Speed. It’s one I re-watch often if I’m just in the mood for a epic action flick. I never get tired of watching Keanu Reeves kick ass. Great reaction guys. Really glad you liked it too
This is the movie I fell in love with Keanu. I still have a major crush on him till this day. I saw this movie twice in theater. Fantastic! Love both of your reactions!
This movie made Sandra Bullock a star. I highly recommend her romcom, While You Were Sleeping, which also has Jeff Daniels, who played Keanu's partner in Speed.
Watched this in the theatre and have loved it ever since...even knowing what happens it's super rewatchable. I miss these types of 90s movies...they don't make them like this anymore.
This is so true!! We are absolutely gonna rewatch this on our TV, it's just such a great thrill ride the entire way through!! They should definitely start making movies like these again!
Seeing people applaud for Speed in 2023 gives me chills man! Really enjoyed this one. You know this one is also directed by a Dutch director and cinematographer? Jan de Bont who also directed Twister and Speed 2. 😎🙌🏼
An action classic and a big global hit in summer of '94. Amazingly it didn't cost a huge amount but was a fairly mid-range budget movie. It's just exceptionally made with loads of great stunts and practical fx plus some miniatures and a bit of digital trickery. The cast are great especially Sandra who is beyond adorable as Annie. Just a shame about the ill advised sequel. 😬
I loved this score so much I bought it on CD in 1995 when I was 13. I was one of those odd kids who preferred film scores and soundtracks over the radio Top 40. 😉
Loved you guy’s reaction - very well done! Some cool facts about this movie; the guy in the elevator that yells, “Come on lady!”, is Robert Mailhouse, the drummer in the band Dogstar. Keanu plays bass in their band. Also, this is the second film Keanu did with Dennis Hopper. There’s a dark sleeper gem of a movie from 1986 they did called River’s Edge, partially based on a true story.
I love this movie great reaction. Love you guys. Fun Fact: Sandra Bullock actually got her license to drive a public bus. She drove a bus for movie promotion and city honored her for it. ❤
My strongest first memory of this film is watching it on tv with my parents, we all really enjoyed it a lot. I like what you said about the pacing and the tension vs relief, this never gets boring or tiring. I hadn’t seen point break before this, so the only film I knew Keanu in was Bill and Ted’s. Also I have yet to see a bad movie Keunu has made, at this point I am not entirely sure it’s possible for him to make a truly terrible film, Keanu is just that awesome. As for the sequel to speed, I can’t really recommend it, I watched it once and never found a need to watch it again, your results may vary. Thank you so much for the commentary and reactions, I enjoy great commentary… greatly. Looking forward to the next one!
It's one of my favorite Keanu movies. He and Sandy have such great chemistry. Always. Great writing, effects and acting. Keanu looked fine af here too 😅
I went to the theater to watch this when it came out. It was at gcc in woodland hills, right before we entered a guy was handing out tickets for a free preview. The guy handing the tickets asked us what movie we were going to watch. When we told him speed, he said "oh cool, im The first guy that appears in the film, im the security guard" and sure enough he was!
First time I saw this was in the theatre with my best friend. All through the 90s we went and saw all the big movies. I remember one time we skipped school and decided to go to the movies. All that was showing at the time we got there was Forrest Gump. Pure Awesomeness. Such a great decade for great movies. Good times indeed.
Great reaction guys!!! Fun fact, this movie was a sleeper hit, because the premise was so simple people were like why would we want to see a movie about a bus in LA traffic??? It was dismissively called " Die Hard on a bus" That of course all changed once people gave it a chance. It gave Keanu and Sandra's careers a huge boost. A couple of Keanu movies to see are Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Parenthood , in Parenthood he has a supporting role. Dennis Hopper who plays the bad guy here is a legend, he plays bad guys so well., check him out in EASY RIDER, BLUE VELVET , and APOCALYPSE NOW, and WATERWORLD. His character in Waterworld is wild!!
Worth seeing True Romance as well. Same year as Speed. He has a really memorable scene with Christopher Walken.
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I don't remember _Speed_ to be a sleeper hit, it was heavily marketed and I watched it on its opening week on a packed matinee, also it opened in multiple auditoriums on each cinema complex.
Jose, thanks for your reply, just do a google search asking if Speed was a sleeper hit, all kinds of articles will pop up. It was starting to change the last week or so when actual critics actually saw the movie and were raving about it. Check the box office numbers also, it opened to about 14millioin, which is not bad but it barely dropped the next 4 weeks because of word of mouth, people telling their friends this film is really good. A movie with very small drops in box office numbers from one week to next are rare, usually they make a big splash the first week then drop 30- to 50% the next week. I also think the Hollywood big shots missed the growing star power of Keanu Reeves.
I really love how you always comment the movies, so invested and passionate! Keep it up! Also, since you've watched Terminator 2 recently, did you recognize Miles Dyson in this? :D (the police chef here) Keanu Reeves is a national treasure, really love his early works - before Matrix - and hope you'll watch Bill & Ted one day (if you haven't already :DD ). In no other movie has he been so precious.
Such a great movie. My introduction to Keanu reeves was Bill and Teds excellent adventure and the matrix. Such a great actor who can do literally anything. Love you guys and still can’t wait for that karate kid 3! Loving all the movies you been watching tho! ❤❤❤
Infinitely re-watchable movie. Joins the Con-Air,The Rock,Face Off,Armageddon group of movies,awesome cheesy crowd pleasers!! Also...this is where Sandra Bullock stole my heart :D
My 2nd favorite 90s action movie, behind Face Off. Speed is always always fun, even on multiple rewatches. And Dennis Hopper is such an underrated villain.
No he’s not… would you and everybody else please shut up about calling everything “underrated?” Why has everybody become infatuated with calling everything “underrated?” Dennis Hopper was a great villain but the movies he was in were terrible, he played the villains in Super Mario Bros the movie and Waterworld. Both movies are considered some of the worst movies ever. So it wasn’t that people didn’t give enough credit to his performances, the movies he was in were just bad
@@erikchristopherkc yes, but my point is he’s not underrated!! You are weirdo who’s obsessed with calling everything “underrated” when it’s inaccurate just like so many other people on RUclips do. This movie was a huge hit and it had to do with Hopper’s performance as the villain. You think I’m embarrassing?? I’m not the one who’s infatuated with a word (underrated) and constantly labeling everything as that… that’s what’s embarrassing! Not anything I said
There was no one on the plane, no pilot died. It was a freight aircraft being towed as depicted. You can see it was under maintenance and being towed with the side door open. Also the tow driver was seen running away from the explosion.
Great movie. I heard that at the time of the movie Keanu lost his friend River Phonix and this movie help him deal with the grief. You should watch Other Keanu great old movies like Point Break , Constantine , The Devil Advocate and Chain Reaction.
a couple things re the making of the movie: (1) the original ending was the airport scene but the producers watched it and said, great. Give us 15-20 more min, (2) the bus hitting the pram scene was a surprise to Sandra Bullock, she was legitimately shocked and her reaction was real. you can see Keanu holding back a laugh.
struggling with????? I doubt it when they knew the agenda they set fourth!!!!! they wanted to make female leads Mary Sue with no vulnerability or redemption arcs!!!!! all this woke crap has ruined the movie industry, and fan fave franchises!!!!!
On an episode of myth busters they tested whether a bus could actually make that turn with all the people on one side and they were successful in making the turn
This is Jon de Bont's first movie he directed! He was previously the Cinematographer for movies like Die Hard, Hunt for Red October, and Basic Instinct.
@41:33 I could be wrong but during the plane explosion when the bus ran into it, I believe there was no one inside because it was being towed by the truck driver.
The different is Jack and Annie are on land, which made the trolley stable and easy. With Rose and Jack on door a float, it be hard to keep it steady for them to stay on the door. Both them to stay on and survive on water.
"Break the chain." My guy, they're literally made to not break for _years_ of service and people trying to break them. That's the point. However, a cop not having a cuff key is a crock of you-know-what. I still carry a cuff key and I haven't carried cuffs for several years. There is a reason I carry two keyrings. One is personal, and the other is... ancillary. I do a little physical pen testing these days. One of my keyrings is "possession of burglary tools" depending on who you ask. Of course, all my work is above board, but it doesn't particularly look that way. It's still breaking and entering, but I get to hold up a contract and not go to jail. It's pretty fun. If you buy 10 keys and a couple pieces of steel, you get to go anywhere and get paid for it.
I haven't watched this in so many years. My dad loved this movie. We used to watch movies or play video games after I got off work. This one we watched repeatedly. I honestly haven't watched it since he passed away in December of 1996. Great reaction. Thank you
Btw: there was no pilot on the plane that the bus crashed into... it was being towed from the runway. LAPD would have alerted the airport to the situation so they were clearing the field.
When this movie came out, we used to play "speed in the grocery store. My friend would run & push the cart. I'd jog alongside saying "keep it above 50!".... I owe my parents SO many apologies.
I do not know if you noticed but when the last guy, the tourist was leaving the bus and everything went to shit and he was left dragging along, the only one left holding on was Ortis. I Loved that Character development
I love the 90's cheesy block buster action films: Speed, First Mission Impossible, Face Off, The Rock, Armageddon, Air Force One... I wish they would make more films like those.
This was my favourite 90s film ever and easily Dennis Hoppers best performance. The action, the twists and turns, the comedy, the romance between Annie and Jack. 10/10.
Fun fact, the show "Mythbusters" tested two scenes from Speed to see if they could really happen: Successfully turning the bus around the sharp corner, and jumping the gap in the freeway. The turn they discovered was possible, but the jump wasn't, even if there was a ramp there
This is the first reaction I’ve seen of yours and I had so much fun. This movie is such a great ride from start to finish. I even bought myself a model of the bus since I love this movie so much. One of the scenes were filmed so close to where I live so it is special to me. Great reaction and I am so happy to have found you through this movie!
This way before the first Mission Impossible movie ;) This was one of those movies that broke the mould and went HARD in every single way that it could. I absolutely love this movie in every way, man. So goddamn good. Not a second of time is wasted.
Great reaction, you two! I have some film suggestions for you two. 1. Goodfellas (1990) - If you haven’t, you MUST. A classic. IMO, better than The Godfather. 2. Sling blade (1996) - Billy Bob Thornton’s greatest achievement. This one will stay with you forever. 3. Runaway Train (1985) - No one has ever done this for a reaction yet. It’s a fantastic film with amazing character development. Very gritty and emotional. 4. Heat (1995) - Michael Mann’s crime masterpiece. Not to be missed. 5. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) - William Friedkin’s fantastically gritty and realistic crime drama. Also boasts one of cinema’s best car chases. Don’t miss this!
I still remember watching 'Sweet November' one day, many many years ago, and my mom saw Keanu on the screen and just said, "This actor seems so familiar... His name begins with K... I just cannot remember..." Then she was ecstatic when she finally remembered his name and spoke so excitedly about this movie called 'Speed'... She even went to a DVD rental store and got me the DVD of the film and it was since then that I got hooked to this movie and fell in love with both Keanu and Sandra💜
Saw Speed in the theatre and have watched it umpteen times since…..definitely one of THE great action movies, right up there with Die Hard…………my only problem I have with it is Dennis Hoppers plan. There’s no way that bus could have kept above 50 miles an hour in L.A., unless it was in a Hollywood movie.😂😂😂 And yep, never has anyone looked so adorable……..and Sandra Bullock wasn’t half bad either.😊😂
Loved Ya'll Reaction. This is one of my favorite Keanu & Sandra Movies ever,definetly Keanu on his Hollywood Prime & Sandra at hers with this one & "A Time To Kill"(1996) after this they were both on Top of their Game.
This 90s action flick had us at the edge of our seats! But honestly it was such a great time.
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i remember when this came out. if you haven't seen Point Break, i highly recommend that after this.
@@that.ll_do_pig that’s right!
@@richtifilmpalast5373 adding it to our list! Thank you for the suggestion 😄
This is one of those films that I'll always watch when it's on TV even though I've seen it about a thousand times. It never gets boring🙌🏻
Same. I watched it until the tape was about to fall apart in the VCR. It's like crack to a 90's baby.
@@DarksideSleemoit was a great action movie but it was only a product of it’s time. It aged pretty badly… and the sequel was one of the worst movies ever made
@@nsasupporter7557 Absolutely. I agree on all counts. But the music mixed with the high-octane camera movement and the ridiculous stunts made it the perfect storm for me as a kid. I never really watched any kids shows. I went straight from Looney Tunes to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lol.
@@DarksideSleemo that’s awesome lol 🙂
For me, Jim Carrey completely grabbed my attention… he became my idol when he first became a star in 94 with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. So it was really only Jim Carrey movies on my list… there were other movies I loved of course, but they were like “second class citizens” if you will compared to Jim Carrey movies
NEVER gets boring. One of my favorite of all time.
Fun Fact: Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock have both revealed in interviews that they both had crush on each other during the making of this film. However they have never acted on it due to timing, one or the other would always be in a relationship. To this day they remain the closest of friends. I wish they do more movies in the future
Yes,they said it on Ellen Degeneres,but Keanu,said "Hey,we were WORKING"..
@@swedeman5785most actors and actresses who are costars don’t ever date eachother hardly… it does happen but it’s very rare.
The lake house is the sequel you are looking for.
@@collymorpheous8575 Thats an old one. Im talking about doing new ones in the future
@@markcruz359 The Lake House is wonderful. It satisfied my need to see them reunite on-screen together. I don’t need to see them do another film, but of course I wouldn’t mind so long as the script is good.
I LOVE the captain when they tell him the freeway isn’t finished and he just yells “EVERYONE’S F**KING FIRED!!!” LOL so relatable lol
my favorite line in the film
One of my favorite lines in the movie!
RIP Dennis Hopper, he played a great villain. Very fun movie!
Yes, RIP to him. Unfortunately he played villains in terrible movies… Super Mario Bros, Waterworld etc
@@nsasupporter7557 Somehow you misspelled "amazing" as "terrible." Weird typo. ;P
@@Chasmodius uh… no, it wasn’t a typo. You either misread what I was saying was terrible or you actually think that Super Mario Bros and Waterworld were amazing movies 😵💫
Those were 2 of the most hated movies in cinema history… I personally didn’t not like Waterworld, I thought it was entertaining… but it’s terrible according to public perception
@@nsasupporter7557 the laughing winking emoticon is supposed to indicate when someone is commenting in jest, as I was. Because I know that you didn't make a typo -- that was a joke. Although I _do_ legitimately think that both of those movies are "amazing;" you and I may simply define that word differently. I am AMAZED at the films that were produced: _Mario Bros._ because it had such good people in it and it was so abysmally bad, and _Waterworld_ because of the astonishing scope and spectacle of it. It's also not a *bad* movie, though it's not a good one.
@@Chasmodius oh gotcha, sorry 👍
Like I said, I personally thought Waterworld was entertaining. I didn’t hate it like everybody else did… but Dennis Hopper was still a great villain in both Mario and Waterworld
The "Oh darn!" moment still cracks me up lol 😂
It's my favorite line in the movie. 😂 😂 😂
I always use it at work when tshtf. Everybody panics, I'm just like....oh darn.
Harry's death still hurts after 30 years. Harry was best boi :(
that moment Keanu lost a friend much earlier in real life that's why it seems real in the movie and really touches the friend was River Phoenix
This movie and Die Hard are an anytime watch. When Speed came out I was so impressed that Sandra Bullock's character didn't rip her blouse or skirt and she didn't have an extraordinary kind of power. She was smart and calm under pressure which made her real. It was the best role for a female in an action movie.
Well I'd say that both Sigourney Weaver in Aliens and Linda Hamilton in Terminator and T2 was way better roles for females in an action movie.
@@eddiewinehosen6665 I guess I wasn't including Sci-Fi movies but those were also great female characters and I'm sure there are many more that I didn't include.
But she can’t be a true hero since the first female hero evah was Jennifer Lawrence in … whatever the hell movie she was in.
The plane explosion was practical. They really crashed the bus into an old 707 at the Mojave airport and blew them up. So much better than CGI effects!
And they really did jump a bus to see if it could be done, but the one in the movie is CGI.
@@jeffburnham6611 they just CGI'd the gap in the road, the jump it self was totally real, but they used a ramp
@@SuperSayinSolidSnek the gap in the road was done by digitally removing part of the highway, not actual computer generated images. two different things.
This movie is your typical non-stop action blockbuster filled with explosions and cheesy one-liners. And I love it!
There's nothing typical about this... it's one of the best action films of that decade... or any decade for that matter
"Yeah? Well, I'm Taller"
It really is a product of the times and when one is well into adulthood when this released then saying typical is quite acceptable. I hope many can forgive that I kinda rolled my eyes when the trailers released. Another safe action packed film with pretty leads and predictable writing - that's how it was done. This could've easily become the Fast and Furious if created later, becoming more outlandish to up the stakes. :)
@@MC-xl2ff Nice to meet you, Taller, I'm Batman
@terrylandess6072 it's not typical though. It's arguably one of the top five action movies of all time. It had a modest budget, but it crushed the competition that summer, including Blown Away with Tommy Lee Jones. That was supposed to be the "mad bomber" big budget blockbuster of the summer. But then Speed came out of nowhere. Now, Blown Away I would argue is a typical (and pretty good actually) action movie. Speed is not typical. Go read Roger Ebert's and some other critics' reaction at the time of its release. Again, a top five action movie of all time is not "typical"
I miss 90's movies... They were so simple, yet so entertaining!
Thanks for your reaction to this movie, I love it so much since I was a kid.
exactly nothing political no agendas no one cared about gender crap and diversity bs!!!! movies in the past are amazing because it does what movies are supposed to do and that's ENTERTAIN!!!!! to the point we don't care what color the actors are or gender!! because the writing and action are really good!!!!! these days its all about pandering and BAD WRITING!!!!! how sad!!!!
90s movies had nothing on 80s movies, though! The 80s were way better than the 90s as far as movies go (music too, probably)
@@jbauer140yes exactly! You hit the nail on the head. It pisses me off that people say that Ace Ventura: Pet Detective aged badly just because they make fun of transgender people in the movie… shut the f*ck up, you little b*tches!
A steady decline
@@nsasupporter7557don’t know about that…
"I've already seen the airport"
Is my favorite line
His chemistry with Sandra (💘💗) was fantastic! :)
A few years ago while on "Ellen" Sandra admitted to crushing on Keanu during filming :) a minth or two later while promoting the first John Wick movie they had Keanu on and Ellen told him about it 😊 He admitted it was mutual :) 🥰 but neither of them were brave enough to make the first move :( 😂
Because they are shy to much😉😉😉
In addition to Keanu and Sandra's great chemistry, Dennis Hopper was a GREAT villain with some funny punchlines. Jeff Daniels also added a lot of character in a short amount of time.
Another great chemistry movie for Keanu is The Replacements, both with his girl and with his coach Gene Hackman; as well as Point Break, where Keanu once again has great chemistry with Lori Petty and Patrick Swayze.
That's one of the reasons we all like Keanu... easy to root for and very likeable.
Love _The Replacements_ 🙂
I heard he also became pretty good friends with Sandra too.
Non-stop action and practical effects - man, I miss these kind of movies.
Still remember seeing “Speed” in a theater when I was 14. Loved it then, and love it now! Even as a kid, I loved the balance it made between action and humor. And the characters on the bus are all great!
Me too.
And when my friends and I were going back home on our "scooters", we were still super adrenalized and made jokes all the time on the road, like "Oh, no! there's a BOMB under your scooter!" and to the other friend: "Reach it and defuse it!".
90s movies hit different. you could literally watch them a hundred times and not get tired of them. 😂 today's movies half the time I gotta force myself through it. 😅
Jan de Bont's directorial debut. He was a cinematographer before, often working with Paul Verhoeven. Jan de Bont was de cinematographer on Die Hard, The Hunt for Red October, and Basic Instinct among others.
This is definitely a classic action film! One of Keanu's best! And Sandra is so wholesome as an actress and human
We had an absolute blast with Die Hard! Definitely our cup of tea 😄
The soundtrack to the film has a track called "Entering the Airport". I still remember this tune to this day because this tune was used at a Star Trek convention when the guest stars came on stage for the first time. That was just great...
The soundtrack simply has incredibly brilliant melodies... Unfortunately, that's not common anymore... It's a shame
I think the composer for metal gear solid 1 was influenced by this films score. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if kojima liked this film and asked the composer to emulate the score
Yayy, another one of my favorites!!! The guy that said there is a section of the freeway missing is Jo's dad in Twister, the tourist is Rabbit in Twister and the lead cop dude is Myles Dyson in Terminator 2. Also the director Jan de Bont directed both Twister and this, and did a great job on both!
And was Director of Photography for Lethal Weapon 3
I saw this in the theater when it came out. One of the best action movies of the 90s, hands down.
I still get stressed watching this movie no matter how many times I watch it. Another 90’s action flick that never lets up is Armageddon. Total rollercoaster w/a star studded cast. Bruce Willis (basically John McClane in space), Steve Buscemi, Michael Clark (Green Mile), Billy Bob Thornton for a few. You will absolutely love it. Fun watching with you. 😘
This is the ultimate action movie. Just pure adrenaline rush the whole way through. Can't catch a breath.
Thank you so much for being back, your support means everything to us 😊 Also yesss, we did not have a single moment to slow down, it was just paced so incredibly well! What a rush!
Hence the name “Speed”👍👍
SPEED was a $30M film back in '94, which would be between $60M-$65M in today's dollars. It was a solid, mid-budget film. It's mostly just practical and miniatures, and it helped that the 105 freeway wasn't open to the public yet when filming was ongoing, so they could utilize sections of it.
They need to make these kind of movies again.
@@TheDemonicPenguin unless your film makes over 1 billion dollars it's considered a failure by Hollywood exects
@@DarkKnight52365 nope. stick to superhero movies of today, kid.
@@TheDemonicPenguin agreed.
You guys are becoming my #1 favorite film reaction channel. It is so great watching these films I grew up with being enjoyed by a new generation. What adds an extra level of awesome is how you are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about film and camera techniques. I've learned a lot of things just from watching and listening to you guys discuss these movies. Thanks again for all that you do!
Thank you for watching these with us and for the massive compliment! You made our day 😃
I saw this movie in NYC on opening night, in a packed theater. It was one of the oldest theaters in the city, and still had the balcony. We sat in the front row of the balcony. I've never had such an experience at a movie, before or since. We were all on our feet when the bus made the jump. Oh, and when the baby carriage got hit, there was DEAD SILENCE, like "Oh my God, they can't show this!" And then the cans flew everywhere and there was this wave of relief. Great movie experience.
This is an awesome movie!! Still holds up well after all this time. Ironically, Keanu and Sandra were apparently crushing on each other really hard during the making of this movie. They got along great and had nothing but great things to say about each other in later interviews, but at the time they each thought the other was out of their league and so never did anything about it.
Also, if you enjoyed this movie, do NOT watch the 2nd one.
Devil's Advocate! A great Keanu movie with Al Pacino and Charlize Theron. Glad you enjoyed this... its the epitome of a 90s action film ❤
I love this movie. I still remember my mom renting this from Blockbuster Video (elder millenial here) and the whole family ended up gravitating to the living room to watch it.
Btw, Jack threatened that he would rip the guy's spine out after learning about Harry's death. He fulfilled that promise.
Seen this 100 times. It never gets old. Thanks for your reaction.👍
Let's Go!! Keanu killed it in Point Break but this movie pushed him to stardom imo ! Keep up tha great work Knights, y'all are killin it ! 👊🏼🙏🏼
Keanu is the GOAT!! We still gotta check out Point Break so we're super pumped to get into that soon! Thanks so much for the support, we appreciate you!!
You must watch it soon...all timer@@OfficialMediaKnights
@OfficialMediaKnights you haven't seen Point Break?!
Point Break made him a star, Speed made him a super star.
@Siegeclan34 Point Break is ok. I'd say Keanu and Sandra were relatively unknown until Speed.
This is such a good movie for real man. And it is so action packed and so intense and so entertaining. And it also has you on the edge of your seat too. And the very first time that I saw this movie was when it came out on VHS and home video. To this day I still love this movie a lot. This movie was first released 29 years 9 months and 4 weeks ago in theaters.
I love Speed. It’s one I re-watch often if I’m just in the mood for a epic action flick. I never get tired of watching Keanu Reeves kick ass.
Great reaction guys. Really glad you liked it too
This film is famous for having some of the best sound design in cinema history.
The Billy Mays of action flicks: "BUT WAIT!!! THERE'S MORE!"
This is the movie I fell in love with Keanu. I still have a major crush on him till this day. I saw this movie twice in theater. Fantastic! Love both of your reactions!
This movie made Sandra Bullock a star. I highly recommend her romcom, While You Were Sleeping, which also has Jeff Daniels, who played Keanu's partner in Speed.
Watched this in the theatre and have loved it ever since...even knowing what happens it's super rewatchable. I miss these types of 90s movies...they don't make them like this anymore.
This is so true!! We are absolutely gonna rewatch this on our TV, it's just such a great thrill ride the entire way through!! They should definitely start making movies like these again!
I feel the same way.
Keanu Reeves in the 90s... 😍 You should watch him and the late Patrick Swayze in Point Break.
Seeing people applaud for Speed in 2023 gives me chills man! Really enjoyed this one. You know this one is also directed by a Dutch director and cinematographer? Jan de Bont who also directed Twister and Speed 2. 😎🙌🏼
An action classic and a big global hit in summer of '94. Amazingly it didn't cost a huge amount but was a fairly mid-range budget movie. It's just exceptionally made with loads of great stunts and practical fx plus some miniatures and a bit of digital trickery. The cast are great especially Sandra who is beyond adorable as Annie. Just a shame about the ill advised sequel. 😬
I loved this score so much I bought it on CD in 1995 when I was 13. I was one of those odd kids who preferred film scores and soundtracks over the radio Top 40. 😉
Loved you guy’s reaction - very well done!
Some cool facts about this movie; the guy in the elevator that yells, “Come on lady!”, is Robert Mailhouse, the drummer in the band Dogstar. Keanu plays bass in their band.
Also, this is the second film Keanu did with Dennis Hopper. There’s a dark sleeper gem of a movie from 1986 they did called River’s Edge, partially based on a true story.
I love this movie great reaction. Love you guys. Fun Fact: Sandra Bullock actually got her license to drive a public bus. She drove a bus for movie promotion and city honored her for it. ❤
I met Keanu Reeves while he was filming Feeling Minnesota. He really is one of the nicest people ever!
My strongest first memory of this film is watching it on tv with my parents, we all really enjoyed it a lot. I like what you said about the pacing and the tension vs relief, this never gets boring or tiring. I hadn’t seen point break before this, so the only film I knew Keanu in was Bill and Ted’s. Also I have yet to see a bad movie Keunu has made, at this point I am not entirely sure it’s possible for him to make a truly terrible film, Keanu is just that awesome. As for the sequel to speed, I can’t really recommend it, I watched it once and never found a need to watch it again, your results may vary.
Thank you so much for the commentary and reactions, I enjoy great commentary… greatly. Looking forward to the next one!
It's one of my favorite Keanu movies. He and Sandy have such great chemistry. Always. Great writing, effects and acting. Keanu looked fine af here too 😅
I went to the theater to watch this when it came out. It was at gcc in woodland hills, right before we entered a guy was handing out tickets for a free preview. The guy handing the tickets asked us what movie we were going to watch. When we told him speed, he said "oh cool, im The first guy that appears in the film, im the security guard" and sure enough he was!
Another great reaction guys! Keanu and Sandra had amazing chemistry in this.
They were absolutely magnetic on screen! Thank you for watching! 😄
First time I saw this was in the theatre with my best friend. All through the 90s we went and saw all the big movies. I remember one time we skipped school and decided to go to the movies. All that was showing at the time we got there was Forrest Gump. Pure Awesomeness. Such a great decade for great movies. Good times indeed.
So many good actors that play the secondary characters. That always makes my day.
Great reaction guys!!! Fun fact, this movie was a sleeper hit, because the premise was so simple people were like why would we want to see a movie about a bus in LA traffic??? It was dismissively called " Die Hard on a bus" That of course all changed once people gave it a chance. It gave Keanu and Sandra's careers a huge boost. A couple of Keanu movies to see are Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and Parenthood , in Parenthood he has a supporting role. Dennis Hopper who plays the bad guy here is a legend, he plays bad guys so well., check him out in EASY RIDER, BLUE VELVET , and APOCALYPSE NOW, and WATERWORLD. His character in Waterworld is wild!!
Worth seeing True Romance as well. Same year as Speed. He has a really memorable scene with Christopher Walken.
I don't remember _Speed_ to be a sleeper hit, it was heavily marketed and I watched it on its opening week on a packed matinee, also it opened in multiple auditoriums on each cinema complex.
Jose, thanks for your reply, just do a google search asking if Speed was a sleeper hit, all kinds of articles will pop up. It was starting to change the last week or so when actual critics actually saw the movie and were raving about it. Check the box office numbers also, it opened to about 14millioin, which is not bad but it barely dropped the next 4 weeks because of word of mouth, people telling their friends this film is really good. A movie with very small drops in box office numbers from one week to next are rare, usually they make a big splash the first week then drop 30- to 50% the next week. I also think the Hollywood big shots missed the growing star power of Keanu Reeves.
@Here in Brazil my father said it was a huge hit, I love watching it even today at 23 yo
Such a simpler time in movies, you’re invested quickly and can’t wait to see what happens next.
Agreed, however 80s movies were way better than 90s movies
@@nsasupporter7557Why are you saying this in all the comments? It's not a reality show to choose a winning decade, people aren't even comparing that
@@futrecacao Why do you care so much! Get over it
The 90s were the golden era for action films!
the 90's were the golden era of just being awesome!!!! can't say that now about this pathetic generation lol
@@jbauer140it depends on what genre you’re referring to, because the 80s were better for the most part as far as movies go
@@nsasupporter7557 exactly.
The 90s had the best of everything. Best rap music, best action movies, best everything
I really love how you always comment the movies, so invested and passionate! Keep it up!
Also, since you've watched Terminator 2 recently, did you recognize Miles Dyson in this? :D (the police chef here)
Keanu Reeves is a national treasure, really love his early works - before Matrix - and hope you'll watch Bill & Ted one day (if you haven't already :DD ). In no other movie has he been so precious.
For us old schoolers that watched it in the theater the part where he is "I'm sure you're sorry it's cool now" that was such a Ted (Bill & Ted's) move
Such a great movie. My introduction to Keanu reeves was Bill and Teds excellent adventure and the matrix. Such a great actor who can do literally anything. Love you guys and still can’t wait for that karate kid 3! Loving all the movies you been watching tho! ❤❤❤
One of my favorite movies. I saw it in the theater back in 1994 on the weekend after I graduated elementary school.
RIP Dennis Hopper, that guy played such a great villain.
Infinitely re-watchable movie. Joins the Con-Air,The Rock,Face Off,Armageddon group of movies,awesome cheesy crowd pleasers!!
Also...this is where Sandra Bullock stole my heart :D
My 2nd favorite 90s action movie, behind Face Off. Speed is always always fun, even on multiple rewatches. And Dennis Hopper is such an underrated villain.
No he’s not… would you and everybody else please shut up about calling everything “underrated?” Why has everybody become infatuated with calling everything “underrated?”
Dennis Hopper was a great villain but the movies he was in were terrible, he played the villains in Super Mario Bros the movie and Waterworld. Both movies are considered some of the worst movies ever.
So it wasn’t that people didn’t give enough credit to his performances, the movies he was in were just bad
@@nsasupporter7557 I'm talking about Speed. You're disturbingly triggered into ranting about nonsense in a very embarrassing way.
@@erikchristopherkc yes, but my point is he’s not underrated!! You are weirdo who’s obsessed with calling everything “underrated” when it’s inaccurate just like so many other people on RUclips do. This movie was a huge hit and it had to do with Hopper’s performance as the villain. You think I’m embarrassing?? I’m not the one who’s infatuated with a word (underrated) and constantly labeling everything as that… that’s what’s embarrassing! Not anything I said
@@nsasupporter7557bro wtf ???
@@futrecacao what’s the matter, little dude 🥺
"A TIME TO KILL" is one of Sandy Bullocks best acting role. A STAR STUDDED CAST AS WELL !!!!
There was no one on the plane, no pilot died. It was a freight aircraft being towed as depicted. You can see it was under maintenance and being towed with the side door open. Also the tow driver was seen running away from the explosion.
Yep.
For the entire movie, the good guys somehow avoided to accidentally kill someone.
Great movie. I heard that at the time of the movie Keanu lost his friend River Phonix and this movie help him deal with the grief. You should watch Other Keanu great old movies like Point Break , Constantine , The Devil Advocate and Chain Reaction.
That's so sad to hear, we had no idea...
We LOVE Keanu Reeves and definitely have a bunch more of his movies on our list!
Another Keanu early movie which I think is not known is The Night Before which a great teen comedy movie@@OfficialMediaKnights
The pram scene never fails. It's one of the best freak outs in action movie history.
a couple things re the making of the movie: (1) the original ending was the airport scene but the producers watched it and said, great. Give us 15-20 more min, (2) the bus hitting the pram scene was a surprise to Sandra Bullock, she was legitimately shocked and her reaction was real. you can see Keanu holding back a laugh.
This movie was my first introduction to Keanu when it came out and have loved him since❤😂
Haha hell yesss, I remember my (Denise) mom telling me all about how she loved him ever since 😂 Keanu is the best and we shall love him together!
Sandra Bullock's character is such a well written female character in this movie, something that Disney seems to be struggling with
To be fair, Disney is struggling with a lot of things....
@@ADifferentVibe😂
Sandra was twice as effective a female character in "A TIME TO KILL"
struggling with????? I doubt it when they knew the agenda they set fourth!!!!! they wanted to make female leads Mary Sue with no vulnerability or redemption arcs!!!!! all this woke crap has ruined the movie industry, and fan fave franchises!!!!!
We get it, you listen to hate filled politicians. @@jbauer140
On an episode of myth busters they tested whether a bus could actually make that turn with all the people on one side and they were successful in making the turn
They also tested the gap in the overpass and one of the other areas but I can't remember the third.
This is basically a perfect film. Yes, including Mark Mancina’s incredible score.
This is Jon de Bont's first movie he directed! He was previously the Cinematographer for movies like Die Hard, Hunt for Red October, and Basic Instinct.
You can see his directorial style showing similar pacing in Twister too
@41:33 I could be wrong but during the plane explosion when the bus ran into it, I believe there was no one inside because it was being towed by the truck driver.
They purposely show you its Pacific Freight a fictional "package company"
when annie and jack got off the bus on that tiny thing... Now tell me Leo didnt have any space on the fuckign door !
The different is Jack and Annie are on land, which made the trolley stable and easy. With Rose and Jack on door a float, it be hard to keep it steady for them to stay on the door.
Both them to stay on and survive on water.
The way Sandra begs and pleads sayin please is same way she sounds in Practical Magic years later also
"Break the chain." My guy, they're literally made to not break for _years_ of service and people trying to break them. That's the point. However, a cop not having a cuff key is a crock of you-know-what. I still carry a cuff key and I haven't carried cuffs for several years. There is a reason I carry two keyrings. One is personal, and the other is... ancillary. I do a little physical pen testing these days. One of my keyrings is "possession of burglary tools" depending on who you ask. Of course, all my work is above board, but it doesn't particularly look that way. It's still breaking and entering, but I get to hold up a contract and not go to jail. It's pretty fun. If you buy 10 keys and a couple pieces of steel, you get to go anywhere and get paid for it.
Keanu’s career has been EPIC!! I’ve been watching him since Bill & Ted!
I haven't watched this in so many years. My dad loved this movie. We used to watch movies or play video games after I got off work. This one we watched repeatedly. I honestly haven't watched it since he passed away in December of 1996. Great reaction. Thank you
Great reaction. Love this film.
I think I’d forgotten just how beautiful Keanu Reeves was 😊
And Bullock is great as per usual.
A non-stop thrill ride, absolutely LOVE this movie!
Btw: there was no pilot on the plane that the bus crashed into... it was being towed from the runway. LAPD would have alerted the airport to the situation so they were clearing the field.
When this movie came out, we used to play "speed in the grocery store. My friend would run & push the cart. I'd jog alongside saying "keep it above 50!".... I owe my parents SO many apologies.
I do not know if you noticed but when the last guy, the tourist was leaving the bus and everything went to shit and he was left dragging along, the only one left holding on was Ortis.
I Loved that Character development
I love the 90's cheesy block buster action films: Speed, First Mission Impossible, Face Off, The Rock, Armageddon, Air Force One... I wish they would make more films like those.
Yes! And The Jackal too!
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This is such a good, fun movie…always loved this movie. They admitted that the both were crushing on each other, but never talked about it.
Speed is the textbook example of an "Action Movie". It delivers 10/10 on every expectation of the genre.
This was my favourite 90s film ever and easily Dennis Hoppers best performance. The action, the twists and turns, the comedy, the romance between Annie and Jack. 10/10.
Saw this in the theater, when it hit the baby buggy the whole theater gasped. Such a great flick. Left sweating.
@2:36 - one of the most gratuitous (and awesome) main character entrances of ALL TIME!
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At 37 mins when Keanu loses it,someone wrote earlier the he had just lost a close friend that passed away,so he let the frustration out..
Fun fact, the show "Mythbusters" tested two scenes from Speed to see if they could really happen: Successfully turning the bus around the sharp corner, and jumping the gap in the freeway. The turn they discovered was possible, but the jump wasn't, even if there was a ramp there
This is the first reaction I’ve seen of yours and I had so much fun. This movie is such a great ride from start to finish. I even bought myself a model of the bus since I love this movie so much. One of the scenes were filmed so close to where I live so it is special to me. Great reaction and I am so happy to have found you through this movie!
This way before the first Mission Impossible movie ;) This was one of those movies that broke the mould and went HARD in every single way that it could. I absolutely love this movie in every way, man. So goddamn good. Not a second of time is wasted.
Great reaction, you two! I have some film suggestions for you two.
1. Goodfellas (1990) - If you haven’t, you MUST. A classic. IMO, better than The Godfather.
2. Sling blade (1996) - Billy Bob Thornton’s greatest achievement. This one will stay with you forever.
3. Runaway Train (1985) - No one has ever done this for a reaction yet. It’s a fantastic film with amazing character development. Very gritty and emotional.
4. Heat (1995) - Michael Mann’s crime masterpiece. Not to be missed.
5. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) - William Friedkin’s fantastically gritty and realistic crime drama. Also boasts one of cinema’s best car chases. Don’t miss this!
Awwww yeah! One of my favorites of all-time and probably my favorite Keanu movie...yes even more than Matrix or Wick.
I still remember watching 'Sweet November' one day, many many years ago, and my mom saw Keanu on the screen and just said, "This actor seems so familiar... His name begins with K... I just cannot remember..." Then she was ecstatic when she finally remembered his name and spoke so excitedly about this movie called 'Speed'... She even went to a DVD rental store and got me the DVD of the film and it was since then that I got hooked to this movie and fell in love with both Keanu and Sandra💜
If Howard was a cop, he would have known the money was marked.
Saw Speed in the theatre and have watched it umpteen times since…..definitely one of THE great action movies, right up there with Die Hard…………my only problem I have with it is Dennis Hoppers plan. There’s no way that bus could have kept above 50 miles an hour in L.A., unless it was in a Hollywood movie.😂😂😂
And yep, never has anyone looked so adorable……..and Sandra Bullock wasn’t half bad either.😊😂
Poor Cameron... Ferris got him to loosen up, he goes out into the world, and this happens...
Loved Ya'll Reaction. This is one of my favorite Keanu & Sandra Movies ever,definetly Keanu on his Hollywood Prime & Sandra at hers with this one & "A Time To Kill"(1996) after this they were both on Top of their Game.