If Blown Away was released at least a few months before Speed, it would have fared much better. Admittedly when I first saw it as an 11yo in the cinema, I wasn't wrapped. But now years later the movie seems to be held in much higher steed. Whilst it isn't perfect and has a number of trivial plot holes, the story is much more grounded and the characters are more believable and dimensional than Speed.
Blown Away is more of a action/suspense thriller with an interesting back story and smidgeon of romance, whereas Speed is an action thriller with an interesting romance and just a smidgeon of back story (heroin lost her license and villain got lousy retirement gold watch, that's it). In both movies, the hero stopped the villain's bomb from killing some innocent people so now revenge is inevitable. Both movies have the heroes risking their lives by a thread and even get beat up to try to rescue their leading ladies. Blown Away has some parts very unlikely, whereas Speed has parts physically impossible. the actors in both movies are great. either movie - just don't hit the brakes. between the two, to me, "Blown Away" wins by a Dolphin's tail. Alan Silvestri's music throughout is great in Blown Away.
This movie was overlooked by CinemaSins. I hope they cover it one day, but I'd take sins off for Tommy Lee Jones' hammy villain performance, the scene in the house, and Alan Silvestri's music; his scores can make a bad movie seem good.
the abandoned ship that blew up at the end, was 2 blocks from my childhood home in East Boston, MA… i remember they put up boards to cover our windows, and i heard the explosions from my kitchen while eating cereal lol
Well Sisken and Ebert arnt always right :) They said Predator was a bad movie and people will forget it within a year and what happend? Its a cult movie haha
I love this film. The acting is good. The scenes are suspenseful. The Boston setting is used perfectly. The music is great. I don't compare it to Speed at all, very different movies.
There are these camera effects, pans of 180 to 200 degrees, and they pan the camera bobs, like if you were in the oceans. It is worth watching just for the camera effects.
Remember, they are just critics. They can be critical or give a critique. This one sounds more like the latter. What they described sort of resonates with me. I'm going to watch this film.
I definitely agree with the boys on this one. It was a BOMB. Speed was light years better. More exciting, better action, much better villain character. I am somewhat surprised they didn't mention how bad and miscast Jones is in this. He has the worst ever Irish brogue in a serious role only done worse by Tom Cruise in Far and Away.
I disagree with the critics. There are two pivotal scenes that give some credence to tommy lee's intricate, child like bombs. He goes to a yard sale and buys a marble toy for inspiration, and when he is in Liam's step daughter's room, he plays with all the toys.
well these 2 said "Predator aint a classic it sucks and no one will remember it." So dont take these 2 serious. They are funny to watch but sometimes they dont know what they are talking about xD
Really great Action film from old good the 90's. God, I miss that time so much. Jeff Bridges shines here. Suzy Amis and Lloyd Bridges did a great job too. I guess Tommy Lee Jones was superb villain because you really hate him.
It's a pretty good 90's suspense/thriller. I'd recommend it, just don't expect to be "blown away".
If Blown Away was released at least a few months before Speed, it would have fared much better. Admittedly when I first saw it as an 11yo in the cinema, I wasn't wrapped. But now years later the movie seems to be held in much higher steed. Whilst it isn't perfect and has a number of trivial plot holes, the story is much more grounded and the characters are more believable and dimensional than Speed.
The bomb activated by a lack of typing is barely different than The Critic's Speed parody ! 😂
Oh come on guys it's a great movie
Blown Away is more of a action/suspense thriller with an interesting back story and smidgeon of romance,
whereas Speed is an action thriller with an interesting romance and just a smidgeon of back story
(heroin lost her license and villain got lousy retirement gold watch, that's it).
In both movies, the hero stopped the villain's bomb from
killing some innocent people so now revenge is inevitable.
Both movies have the heroes risking their lives by a thread and even get beat up to try to rescue their leading ladies.
Blown Away has some parts very unlikely, whereas
Speed has parts physically impossible.
the actors in both movies are great.
either movie - just don't hit the brakes.
between the two, to me, "Blown Away" wins by a Dolphin's tail.
Alan Silvestri's music throughout is great in Blown Away.
S&E were spot on. I don't know what movie you guys were watching.
Forget it Jake, it's....misplaced nostalgia.
This movie was overlooked by CinemaSins. I hope they cover it one day, but I'd take sins off for Tommy Lee Jones' hammy villain performance, the scene in the house, and Alan Silvestri's music; his scores can make a bad movie seem good.
the abandoned ship that blew up at the end, was 2 blocks from my childhood home in East Boston, MA… i remember they put up boards to cover our windows, and i heard the explosions from my kitchen while eating cereal lol
Well Sisken and Ebert arnt always right :)
They said Predator was a bad movie and people will forget it within a year and what happend?
Its a cult movie haha
Ebert gave Predator a thumbs up.
More then that same think
I'd rather watch blown away then speed any day.
I think this is one of the greatest thrillers of all times. Missing giant beasts from 20,000 fathoms or 20 million miles to earth it compares.
I love this film. The acting is good. The scenes are suspenseful. The Boston setting is used perfectly. The music is great. I don't compare it to Speed at all, very different movies.
There are these camera effects, pans of 180 to 200 degrees, and they pan the camera bobs, like if you were in the oceans. It is worth watching just for the camera effects.
When Jeff Bridges fought terrorists instead of allying with them.
Remember, they are just critics. They can be critical or give a critique. This one sounds more like the latter. What they described sort of resonates with me. I'm going to watch this film.
implausible at times, but i really do love this movie for doing its own thing with the genre.
@dbzlover27 This is a very good movie! Siskel and Ebert were wrong on this one! two thumbs up!!
Comparing this to 'Speed' is a no no 🍎🍊
Both movies were about... mad bombers...
Christopher C it’s funny because towards the end the LAST bomb involves her not stopping while driving her Jeep 😂😂😂😂😂
Tommy Lee and Bridges were never above cashing a paycheck.
Smh. In my opinion Blown Away is much better than SPEED. A lot more heart and suspense. One of my fave action films of time tbh..
2:14 harsh
Better than Speed. These guys were ridiculous
lol you have horrible taste
It's a completely ridiculous film, but that one scene in the house is brilliant.
One of my favorite bomber movies right next to speed.
I definitely agree with the boys on this one. It was a BOMB. Speed was light years better. More exciting, better action, much better villain character. I am somewhat surprised they didn't mention how bad and miscast Jones is in this. He has the worst ever Irish brogue in a serious role only done worse by Tom Cruise in Far and Away.
Love TLJ & JB but honestly couldn’t they casted real Irish actors?
...one word: SPEED.. 1994 ..earlier that Summer.. way better
Michael Anderson lol do explain how it hasn’t aged well?
"ridiculously elaborate" huh?
The contraption he rigged up near the end in the abandoned ship is pretty elaborate and indeed quite silly.
Please Don’t bring Realism to My under two Hours of Get a Way Fantasy Movies.
bullshit, Blown Away is 10x the film Speed is
Ebert will never get blown
@ny5280 Wrong on this one and on the majority of films
I love these guys...But they were wrong about this one...This movie was wonderful...
"Wonderful" if you haven't seen any movies made before 1987 and don't mind bad acting, awful dialogue and plot holes the size of Wyoming.
I disagree with the critics. There are two pivotal scenes that give some credence to tommy lee's intricate, child like bombs. He goes to a yard sale and buys a marble toy for inspiration, and when he is in Liam's step daughter's room, he plays with all the toys.
Huh? Made no sense at all. Point is, don't make poor-taste jokes. Or if you do, make them funny at least. Sheesh.
well these 2 said "Predator aint a classic it sucks and no one will remember it."
So dont take these 2 serious. They are funny to watch but sometimes they dont know what they are talking about xD
It was only Siskel who didn't like Predator. Don't know where you got that quote from.
Is the title bout Ebert's body parts? LOL
Really great Action film from old good the 90's. God, I miss that time so much. Jeff Bridges shines here. Suzy Amis and Lloyd Bridges did a great job too. I guess Tommy Lee Jones was superb villain because you really hate him.