Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock’s ‘Speed’ Now Streaming on Max – Don’t Miss It!

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As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the timeless action masterpiece, Speed, starring the legendary Keanu Reeves and the charismatic Sandra Bullock, has found its new streaming residence on Max this February! If you’re among those who adore the high-octane film that catapulted these two stars to fame, now’s your chance to stream it. This blockbuster from 1994 not only made over $350 million at the box office but also bagged two Academy Awards in the Best Sound and Best Sound Effects Editing categories the following year. Critics and audiences alike were smitten with this film, with a stellar 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes and the esteemed Roger Ebert awarding it a perfect four out of four stars. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for a rollercoaster ride of action and suspense!

The movie titled “Speed,” directed by Jan de Bont, features actors like Dennis Hopper, Jeff Daniels, Joe Morton, Beth Grant, and Alan Ruck, among others. In this film, an LAPD officer named Jack finds himself on a bus that has a bomb attached to its speedometer. Remarkably, one of the passengers, Annie, takes control of the wheel after the driver is shot by another panicked passenger who suspects Jack is his enemy. The plot unfolds with Annie needing to keep the bus moving above 50 miles per hour to prevent the bomb from exploding. If you’ve ever been in Los Angeles during rush hour, you can imagine a bus traveling at that speed as a steel monster wreaking havoc on everything in its path.

1994’s ‘Speed’ Hype: You Had to Be There

In early 1994, a movie trailer was unveiled in cinemas before big Hollywood films, showcasing the longest trailer anyone had seen up until that point. This particular trailer offered only a glimpse of a significant crisis unfolding. As it turned out, according to the narrative setup, a city bus was carrying a bomb that would detonate if the speed exceeded 50 mph. If the bus slowed down, though, the explosion would occur instead.

In simpler terms, two actors, Keanu Reeves from Point Break and Sandra Bullock from Demolition Man, weren’t yet established action stars. Speed was their chance to prove themselves, and based on the audience’s response to the trailer, they had already succeeded. Eventually, Speed turned into a global cultural sensation, becoming a gripping, no-nonsense action thriller that left viewers anxious, tense, and exhilarated – exactly as intended.

In the summer of ’94, Speed was the must-watch movie in cinemas. It had some tough competition with blockbusters like True Lies, The Mask, Forrest Gump, and The Lion King, but for action enthusiasts, it stood out as one of the best films of the year. While James Cameron’s action epic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was also successful, Jan de Bont’s L.A. thriller maintained a straightforward approach and avoided the gimmicks found in True Lies.

To truly appreciate the art of summer blockbusters, one needed to be present in the year 1994. The previous summer was dominated by dinosaurs and Robin Williams donning an English lady’s attire. However, the following year saw Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock redefine action movies. Their film was so realistic that after riding a bus, one couldn’t help but imagine a scenario where there was a bomb on board, and I had to maneuver and keep this colossal vehicle above 50 miles per hour.

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2025-02-01 16:31