A classic of its kind.
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04/24/07
Speed (1994)
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Reviews Counted:41
Fresh:37
Rotten:4
Average Rating:7.6/10
Runtime: 5 hrs 33 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: SPEED: A mad bomber (Dennis Hopper) is out for revenge against LAPD rookie cop Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves), who, with the help of his partner, Harry Temple (Jeff Daniels), foils the criminals' plot... [More]
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, Jeff Daniels
Director: Jan de Bont
Reviews for Speed
Top CriticNo review available.
11/15/03
Eventually, inevitably, [it] goes too far, too fast, and ends up off the rails.
06/24/06
Top CriticIf you’re inclined to pick it apart and ask a lot of questions, you’ll quickly conclude that there’s zero chance this kind of scenario would unfold in the real world, but it’s so well done here, you just don’t care.
01/01/00
In a film like this, timing is everything, and everyone from the stunt coordinators to the crew-at-large seems to have gotten it right the first time.
01/01/00
No review available.
12/11/02
We've seen this done before, but seldom so well, or at such a high pitch of energy.
01/01/00
Top CriticNo review available.
10/13/02
Sandra Bullock steals the movie. You can actually see her working her charms on Keanu during certain scenes; he cracks a smile from time to time.
06/03/06
Succeeds primarily because of De Bont's attention to detail and, specifically, the way his camera moves through the inner workings of Hopper's bombs and the various modes of transportation they theaten.
01/01/00
'Speed' may not make much sense, but it moves so fast you won't have time to think about it.
06/21/02
Not only is this flick a taut and wonderfully-crafted thriller, but Speed has some of the highest 'rewatchability factor' I've ever witnessed in an action flick.
07/24/02
In each sequence is packed the sum thrills of a Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal starrer combined.
07/29/02
Audiences may have experienced similar stories before, but they are seldom done this well and with this level of energy.
07/28/02
Audiences may have experienced similar stories before, but they are seldom done this well and with this level of energy.
01/01/00
A taut, endlessly entertaining action spectacle. They really don't make them like this anymore.
05/26/06
Reeves finally proves that not only can he act, he can be do some great stuff if he is cast and directed right.
01/01/00
"thoroughly ridiculous and completely entertaining"
07/29/02
There is no letup in this slick action adventure. There is also no character development and the story isn't really believable, but who cares? This movie is fun.
03/23/03
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