Speed (30th Anniversary) - Feature Presentation
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Chris Stuckmann reviews Speed, starring Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels, Joe Morton, Alan Ruck. Directed by Jan de Bont.
'The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down' is a great classic. Keanu at his best.
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Keanu is always at his best! ❤
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Snap you beat me to this iconic Homer Simpson reference.
Finally, someone got the title of this film right.
The way Chris describes the feel for 90s movies being between the 80s and the 2000s movies is absolutely perfect. I could not have said it better myself. The Rock is another one of my favorites from the 90s...love it.
The Rock is amazing. Michael Bay before the aliens replaced him.
Face/Off ❤
@@michaeloftaoism I remember seeing Face/Off in theaters. What a trip that movie was and still is.
@@Mholz1987 that's pretty damn cool
I see The Rock, I see Face/Off, can we also get some love for Con Air rounding out Nicholas Cage's 90's action hero arc ❤
I rewatched speed a few years ago as an adult and I couldn't believe how good it was.
Had the same experience during the middle of the pandemic, as I was trying to watch a different movie every night. In that lockdown period of two years, I watched nearly 700 films, and this is one of the ones that stood out. I had to scoop my jaw off the floor.
what a mark
As a teenager when Speed came out, it was the first movie I ever watched over and over and over. One of my all-time favorites.
For 30 years I have been saying "Pop Quiz Hot Shot!" when I ask people random questions or trivia. Phenomenal villain performance by Dennis Hopper.
" *mwah!* It's a classic line! " - Sonic the Hedgehog
My best memory of watching Speed.
High school band trip. We watched on the bus. Once we got to the part of the film where Keanu's on the bus, our driver comes on the PA system and tells us how fast we're going. Much cheering ensued.
wtf you watched a movie on the bus? Must be an American thing.
@@thefonzkiss tour bus, it had teeny TVs in the ceiling spaced throughout. And I'm Canadian, so I guess maybe we should call it a North American thing...
@@ryan.noakes ok!
What sold me about the movie was not only the constant riveting action, but it was the chemistry of its two leads.
I first saw Speed in 1997 in my aunt's apartment in San Fransisco. It's her 2nd marriage and we flew there from Jakarta to attend the wedding. Her husband saw me and precisely figured out how to keep me entertained. So, he showed me this film. I was hooked from the beginning to end. Happy times.
When Jack gets the call about Harry and the camera is panning out slowly on him and he explodes with rage and pain. MAN that moment has always been so compelling to me. Some of Keanus best acting. No one really talks about it.
I feel a chill up my spine at that part! He does intense anger really well.
He is spectacular in this movie and that scene is always very impactful for me as well.
*IT'S 30 YEARS ALREADY?!!!!!!*
*GO BACK!!!!*
Nobody has seen Dennis Hopper until they've seen him in this. He's even more of an over-the-top cartoon character than he was in Super Mario Bros., and God bless him for it.
Guess you never seen apocalypse now..
And Blue Velvet
Dennis Hopper is one of my favorite movie villain actors.
Nobody can be so campy while still menacing like Dennis Hopper
You obviously haven't seen Blue Velvet.
An all time classic, never gets old. Dennis Hopper legit scared me in this movie as a kid, he was pretty menacing in this role
I remember watching Speed on a rental VHS and being hooked immediately. One scene That's stuck in my mind is the crane folding under the elevator's weight :)
Love this movie because all the things actually happen. That elevator falls. That bus explodes. That subway train crashes thru all the things. First lasting memory is probably the intensity of the scene where the officers are trying to get all the people off the elevator while it’s clearly unstable and the one woman is SO scared!
Same energy as you: this movie was so iconic when I saw it as a child. People might not shower it with accolades and awards, but it is just special.
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YES!! KEEP THE FEATURE PRESENTATIONS COMING!!!
Thank you for that “truly excellent” comment about Keanu’s performance.
I have watched this movie soooooo many times! Simple concept, action packed. The 2 duos, Keanu and Jeff Daniels / Keanu and Sandra Bullock work perfectly! Indeed, a lot of fun!
I think Goldeneye definitely qualifies as that 90s sweet spot of cheese and realism. Maybe a big more on the cheese side but that's my favorite type of Bond film.
I'd say Goldeneye was less cheesy than the rest of Brosnan's films personally [it looks super serious compared to Die Another Day anyway!]. Shows how time moves on that it's 30 years old next year.
Oooo yes goldeneye! The n64 game was so so good too! Great comment
90s action movies have such a great physicality in them, that is just not found in todays cinema
been saying this for years. 90s movies were just pure fun adrenaline. they had the perfect balance of realism and intelligence with cheesy tone and entertainment. And this is not limited to only action movies, every genre in the 90s had this formula.
80's and 90's action thrillers are still the best.. 90's action flicks, die hard 2, true lies, eraser, speed, point break, cliffhanger, in the line of fire, air force one, executive decision, matrix, fifth element, the rock, con air, T2, face off, desperado, escape from L.A., demolition man, out for justice, under siege 1 and 2, blade, total recall, mission impossible, clear and present danger.. what a time to be alive
The score that plays when Keanu and Sandra slide out from under the bus is indescribably good. I always get chills during that part! Man, I love this movie! It is perfection.
I saw it in the cinema. It had me on the edge of my seat from the start. Brilliant film
summer 1994, it was a blast to see on the big screen ! they need to re release this
You're right about the soundtrack!! The opening credit sequence gets me so pumped because of the music. All excited for what is about to come. So many movies these days jump right in.
I was lucky enough to see this in the theater when it was first released. I knew almost nothing about it ahead of time and was a little bit hesitant because I hadn't seen many action movies up to that point.
My friend wanted to check it out, so I decided to join him. Ended up being one of my favorite movie-going experiences ever.
You touched upon most of the elements that made this movie great. I think one of reasons it works so damn well, is that it manages to make the viewer feel like they're actually riding the bus right alongside Keanu, Sandra and the rest of the passengers.
When they're finally successful in getting all of those people safely off the bus, and then the two of them glide away together into the embrace of those orange cones, the entire audience in my theater erupted into applause! It was just incredible.
I saw it in theatres with my uncle and aunts. Amazing time ever!!!! I remember it came out on video cassette and was on sale rite away for 22 dollars. I bought it and had the rest of my whole family watch it!!!
One of the best action flicks of all time! I love Keanu and Sandra Bullock
Mark Mancina was on fire in the 90s with Speed, Bad Boys, and Twister. I have adored this movie ever since I saw it in theaters as an 11 year old in the days before stadium seating. My lasting memory back then was Tuneman repeating “woah s**t” until his Jag swerved off the freeway into the water barrels.
I remember first seeing this movie on TV when I was a kid. It's now one of my favorite movies. I second everything Chris said!
Speed was my very first theatre date movie. I think I got to see it on opening night also. It holds a special place in my heart.
I saw this at a preview screening one week before the actual release. Exhilarating! So exciting and funny. I re-watched it about six years ago for a project, having not seen it for a decade (probably longer), and was so joyful at the celebratory chord that the film's score strikes when Keanu and Sandra emerge from underneath the bus on the sliding platform and skid to safety. In fact, the whole reason why I went to see "Chain Reaction" two years after "Speed" came out is because one of the TV commercials used a piece of the "Speed" score. I KNEW that that music wouldn't be in "Chain Reaction", but the simple fact of that music's inclusion in the commercial got me excited to see a much less exciting movie.
i saw SPEED during its cinema run. It was a freaking blast from beginning to end. Keanu was perfect for the role-- tough, but with a believably sweet core, Sandra was a breath of fresh air and I was crestfallen when Jeff Daniels' character died. But, man, what I wouldn't give to watch that movie for the first time, again, without any spoilers.
I remember going to see this in the theater the weekend it released. It’s hard to describe the anticipation and the word of mouth hype for this movie in a pre-Internet era. People could not wait to see this in the theaters and it delivered in a big way.
I went and watched this five times in theaters that summer. This and True Lies were my movies of 1994. By the way…I get goose bumps when Jack and Annie get off the bus. I credit it to the Mark Mancina crescendo score. Friggin awesome right there
That smile and deep breath at the beginning 🤣 full agree!
My grandma had two tapes: the first tape of Titanic and Speed. Speed is one of my favorite odd comfort movies when I want to feel close to her ❤
Producer and writer commentary on this movie is one of the best ever made. On any film. Period.
Don't thank me, just. send. beer.
"This is just like Speed 2, except with a bus instead of a boat." Always loved that line.
Speed 2 doesn't exist, to me anyways
A film whose only two fans were, somehow, Siskel and Ebert.
I hate Speed 2 but I will say Willem Dafoe performance is the only worthy part of that movie
Jason Patric awful leading man in Speed 2
@benwasserman8223 Yeah, but Ebert also liked Alaska, Home Alone 3, Cop and a Half and The Happening.
Saw this in the theater at least 3 times that summer of '94. I agree that this rocks on all cylinders! One of my top films ever and infinitely rewatchable! Speed and Die Hard set the bar for action. Both had great leads, with charismatic, dangerous villains, spectacular action and humor. Speed had the added benefit of the amazing chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Reeves. (Now I have to go watch it again!) Thanks for the great video!
I fangirled out too when I saw this pop up in my feed! Absolutely love these, thank you Chris! Looking forward to Speed 2... 👀
I remember watching it in the movie theater, then months later when i was sick and my mom brought it home on VHS. I was so sick, fever etc, but couldn't wait to watch the movie again!
I was 14 in 1994 and so was old enough to see this when it first came out….. but I didn’t. I watched it for the first time ever today. No idea why I put off watching it for 30 years, but so glad I’ve finally seen it. Such an entertaining film.
Sometimes a classic just slips by you,it can happen. Yeah,its intense and just so entertaining. Dennis Hopper is a great villain and I love that he only wants money,no political or psychotic motivation (except being a psycho).
Watched it as a kid in the 90s. Watched it again in my 30s and couldnt believe how good this movie is!!
My favorite action movie. I fell in love with Sandra Bullock instantly.
As a 21 year old in 1994, what a year of movies. Incredible!! I remember just swaying in my seat reacting to the scenes.
Great video on one of my favorite movies! I just recently became a curator at the Idaho Film Society in Boise, so to celebrate the 30th anniversary, I will be screening Speed at their theater! Very happy and honored to do that!
Congratulations! I'm sure you'll be a fantastic curator.
That’s amazing!
I live in idaho. Is the screening open to the public? Or do you have to be a member? I would love to watch it on a big screen.
My 3 favorite movies are all from 1994. Speed, Forrest Gump and The Lion King. I was 4 years old when those movies came out and I still love them all!
I love the immediate focus/gushing on the writing. Speed is one of my favorite examples of good clean movie writing and structure. Screenplay 101 stuff to geek out over. Three acts, three vehicles. Jack's arc is clearly spelled out at the end of act 1. Just about every single minute adds something to the plot. Average a minute per page of screenplay, end each one with some new problem thrown at the hero, and you've got a movie that is also literally a page-turner. Not one minute/page wasted adding new threat or problem or question, just unrelenting intrigue to glue people to the screen. And it's not as simple as just that because each matter needs to be satisfyingly resolved by the end. Love me a textbook 3-act fast-paced action movie. Great choice, man!
I smiled before clicking on the video, i smiled while watching the video and continued to smile long after. I ADORE speed! Everything i love about the movie, you touched on and it’s so great! 😊❤
I had a layover at LAX a couple of years ago, and because of renovations, I had to take a bus between terminals. Riding the bus on the grounds of LAX had an impact on me I didn’t realize until I was on the plane and found myself in the mood to watch Speed. When they turned into the airport, I fangirled a bit because I had just been there, and I had been there on a bus!
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Speed is my all-time favourite movie. The greatest action movie ever! I love seeing someone else love Speed as much as I love Speed
"I saw this in a movie about a bus that had to SPEED around a city, keeping its SPEED over fifty, and if its SPEED dropped, it would explode! I think it was called, 'The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down."
What I love about Speed is that every single angle of the bus is utilized and made interesting both visually and for the story. The security camera, the emergency exit, the door, all of the seats, the front of the bus, the back of the bus. And the same goes for the train and the elevator too. They utilize each location to its fullest potential
As a kid I had a bad Speed as a TV recording on VHS and I watched that so so many times. Still one of my favorite movies of all time.
If they re-released this for the 30th anniversary I’d go see it in theaters in a heartbeat.
Feature Presentation made your channel worth watching again
He's talking about movies he likes here, just like he's only talking about new movies he likes in his regular reviews. He's just talking positively about movies now. If you want to watch someone tear apart movies, there are thousands of videos from other TH-camrs who do that.
Oh thank God you finally reviewed this!! This is by far my favorite Keanu Reeves movie I've ever seen! Non-stop, action packed, holding your breath and never coming up for air, popcorn flick extravaganza!!! I love this movie and so happy you finally got around to talking about it!!
Saw this on release back then, i was 14 and this was my favorite movie for a very, very long time.
One of the greatest action movies ever made. Don’t think anyone has ever been as lovable as Sandra Bullock in an action movie
I saw it on the tv for the first time. I was little but I remember having a crush on Sandra Bullock, she was so pretty. I had seen Keanu in Point Break and I thought he was awesome. When the bus crashes into the plane, I remember thinking hope there's no one on that plane. 😂
Thank you Chris for quite possibly the best review to my favourite action film ever! I know exactly what you mean about your parents being buses driver's, my father was a bus driver and watching it with him on the big screen was such a Payne, the ending in the subway, the train miniature as it crashes and breaks in two then comes out the subway still holds up to this day, film making at its best 👌🏻
I saw this in a THX theater that's long closed and was SO loud my ears were buzzing after. Was so aweome.
I watched this film again for only the second time two months ago. First watched in the 90s. I'd forgotten how enthralling it is. One thing people don't mention is the editing. It's first class. Such a great film
I love how Chris has an inside joke with the “cans” thing. Everytime I see a stroller I say “Cans! It’s just cans!!” Pissed off my wife 😂
Growing up as a kid, my parents typically wouldn't allow me to watch rated R films . However, Speed was one of those few exceptions. It was a trill to watch every time. Very underrated action film!
I watched it on VCD, I was around 6-7 years old and it totally blew my mind. This movie made me shout to others busses around me "Bomb on Bus" while I used to return home from school 😂
I started this video, and was convinced to watch Speed for the first time after the first minute. Absolutely loved the movie, Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock chemistry was so sweet, and man you're right about Jack he does have brains. That idea to use the window washing lift to hold the elevator was brilliant.
My favorite memory of this movie is Sandra Bullock. Fell for her instantly
I’m so glad you did this video. I LOVE this movie. I hope you get to see it in a theater. I saw it at least 4 times, maybe more, while it was still in theaters. I even took my mother to see it, and she liked it!
Watching Speed and Speed 2 back to back is quite an experience, and Speed 2 has one of my favorite lines in a movie ever
"Annie! Come back, you're my hostage!"
Willem Dafoe was having a blast in that movie.
@@santos8468he also made a seriously good "Joker" face for a split second. I admit that the best aspect of Speed 2 was Willem Dafoe as the main villain.
Speed 2 was a flop movie.
For a second at the beginning I thought you didn’t like it and my heart sank a little bit. So relieved you love as much as I do. I lost count how many times I’ve watched it ❤
Great movie. Graham Yost also was one of the main guys on Justified. That show was fantastic
I just discovered it and I am binge watching the hell of it! I finished the 3rd season and it's AWESOME!
@@emanuelebresciani6281 enjoy my friend. Finished my second complete rewatch last year. What a ride it was
My favourite line so far... "I'm from Harlan County. (PUNCH!) Down there, we know the difference between dynamite and road flares."
I was 13 and saw this in theatres. I can truthfully say this was the first movie where I was fully consumed to what was going on from start to finish. I recall a sense of relief when keanu and Sandra get off the bus. The plot to this film is almost silly if you will, but the filmmakers just managed to pull off something so amazing. There will never be anything like Speed ever again in our lifetime.
Find someone who looks at you like Chris looks at a copy of Speed
I watched it on tv several times when I was a kid. Now, in the 4K streaming era I've watched it a couple of more times and it's only better than ever. A true classic with two classic actors. This movie never gets old
Agreed Chris. This film was excellent....its rare that scrolling through TV channels....whenever I come across 'Speed', I feel compelled to watch it despite seeing it numerous times....similar to if I see 'Jaws' or 'Die Hard'
When I first saw the movie, it was theaters as a kid. I was 13. Big fan of Dennis Hopper at the time (dude was doing Nike commercials with Dennis Rodman and my mom was super into Pale Rider and Hang Em High) and he did not disappoint. That crazy, unhinged yet purposefully holding on by that one thread. Not that he was scared to go, but that he enjoyed the thrill that he was that close. Absolute greatness.
You're a star, keep shining bright!
Damn Life-Size get over go back to the doll house
Great movie, great cast and awesome soundtrack. Obviously, Keanu and Bullock are perfect for their roles but seeing Jeff Daniels in a more serious role is always a treat. I remember after rewatching Dumb and Dumber I happened to watch Newsroom and his "America is not the greatest country in the world" speech was spectacular. What an actor. Btw, Speed is on Disney! Rewatching it tonight. 🙌
I did get to see Speed in the cinema! It blew 12yo me away!! I still love it!
Re seeing movies with bus driver parents: my dad was an airline pilot, so every plane movie I saw with him got uncomfortable when he scoffed or groaned at the MANY unrealistic things we saw together in the cinema 😂😂 Eg Air Force One
I did see it in theaters...i actually had to convince my friends in the theatre not to go see Beverly Hills cop 3 and lets go see this movie and we did and they all thank me for it because they thought it was going to be a bad movie...but they loved it...i actually dropped my huge bucket of popcorn all over the floor as i enter the cinema hall... everyone laughing it was a night i will never forget!
I’m re-watching 90s action/thriller movies with my 10 yo son and we watched Speed recently. My goodness we had soo much fun watching it! I grew up watching this movie constantly bc we had it on VHS; which is why I thought my son would like it. But I hadn’t watched it in like 20 years lol so I didn’t remember everything. Anyway we loved it! Speed is one of the most perfect 90s action movie! It took me back to my childhood because there is just something special about 90s movies. And come on Keanu is so damn fine in this let’s be honest 🥵
Any good 90s movie recommendations my son and I should watch?
I understand your love. I've had the same love for this movie.
It holds a personal place for me. I was just hired at our small town local theater and this was the first movie that I helped set up on the reels and screen before my friends.
I must have watched it 100 times and then some when it hit home video. It's a perfect script, it's non-stop and it's fun!!
This and Die Hard with a Vengeance were in constant rotation for a long time at my house.
I recall seeing Speed at the cinema on my own and literally on the edge of my seat with my heart in my mouth for most of this movie! There has never been another film that I have seen that has come close to that reaction in me. Thank you for showcasing this awesome movie on your Feature Presentation. It so deserves all the accolades.
I remember watching this in theaters when it first came out. Such a classic!
Saw this movie as a part of my movie club. Man, I'm so happy Im part of it because I get to experience movies I wouldn't normally watch. And Speed.. can't even describe how I felt. I got actually angry for not seeing it as a kid. It's that 90s nostalgia feel about movies. I felt like a kid again watching movies, eating pizza and sitting on the floor with my legs crossed.
Yeap!. I saw it as a young adult back then, it was great fun. Now you sold it to me again for so many other reasons!! From Canada, Peace Out!!
I do wish i'm able to watch it in cinemas.. first time i watch it on tv and quickly bought it on dvd.. and yes i love this movie so much plus the soundtrack omg keeps you pumping for more ❤️👍
100% agree with your analysis of 90's action movies. 90's action movies were so much fun.
Imagine pitching this movie as "the most exciting bus ride ever".
Channels like this help me appreciate when I see something done well. It's nice to be sucked into a movie enough to accept what's on screen in the fiction of it, but taking a step back and seeing the real risks and coordination and logistics required to present what you're seeing is another layer of fun.
It's such an exciting movie that ratchets up again and again and again from beginning to end. The two leads CLEARLY have chemistry and I love it.
I remember watching Speed for the first time when it came to TV three years later. Naturally I taped and rewatched it so many times as a kid that when I watch Speed today I'm still half expecting the ads to jump in at certain points in the film.
Please keep doing these feature presentation reviews! This may be my favorite video of yours that I’ve seen and I’ve seen a lot of of them. Excellent breakdown.
Chris, I love Speed! Saw it in a theatre in Singapore and my jaws dropped. Keanu Sandra Daniel Dennis were phenomenal. Every action sequence was heart pounding. Your speed video just made my day. Thanks for the awesome recap.
One of my favorite movies ever too, a line that cracks me up every time is,
“Sir, I’m gonna take your phone “…”TAKE THE PHONE!” 😂😂😂 they don’t make them this good anymore. Classic!
I remember seeing the trailers for this on TV and in other movies and I couldn't wait. So I went to the movies with my grandmother whom I was living with while in college after my grandpa died. Her knee never stopped shaking the entire time. We both enjoyed it very much. I've owned it ever since both on VHS and now Blu-ray. I watch it once a year at least.
De Bont and the editors perfectly show how the protags jury-rig a crane to step an elevator from plummeting, then they perfectly tell the story of the crane's failure. Elegant concept for tension that's executed elegantly. Straight up textbook showing its power.
I watched Speed twice in the last 6 months. One of my favorite movies of all time. But listening to you showing so much love for it gave me goosebumps and makes me want to watch it again 🚍
I was eleven when this movie came out. Already loved Keanu Reeves from the Bill & Ted movies. My mom allowed me to see it twice in the movie theater on within 2 weeks and also asked for and received the VHS for Christmas that year!!
They were giving it this past weekend on tv and just reminded me of how amazing this movie was and how well it aged! Love this movie!
I saw this in the theater and I felt like I needed to have a roller coaster harness during the movie. I was literally on the edge of my seat for 2 hours, it was great!! I need to rewatch this classic.
I remember watching speed as a little kid. It was the first rated R movie I watched with my aunt and uncle
A great review of one of my favorite movies. Reminded me how awesome Speed still is. I think I saw it five or six times in the theater during the summer of '94. Worth every penny.
My family was in a Chalet for my birthday and my cousin was in love with this movie and she got the VHS tape as one of her Christmas gifts. We then immediately popped it in and gathered around to watch it.
I saw Speed for the first time at a drive in theatre. Watching that movie while sitting in a car was so awesome. But just when the everything goes wrong while Keanu was under the bus, the projector went black for about 15-20 seconds. It was a moment I will never forget!