Speed [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Speed [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Still a thrill ride
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't watched Speed in many years. Now the timeless classic is on Blu-ray in all it's cinematic glory. These movies make it clear why Blu-ray is what the director intended his movie to look like after all these years. After all the movies that have come out recently that use computer graphics it's great to watch a movie that uses traditional special effects and stunts.
Speed could be considered an epic in what it has done for action movies. The sit on the edge non-stop unpredictable action that makes movies like this great. The name of the movie implies what the movie is about. Dennis Hopper plays a deranged man who is out to get what he believes is his. He will do anything to get it including killing dozens of people. The only thing that stands in his way is an action cop played by Keanu Reeves.
Although some of the acting could be considered cheesy at parts it is still good. Sandra Bullock does an excellent job in one her first big movies. This movie did enough to put these stars on the blockbuster map. Of course after watching the movie some of the scenes are very unrealistic but that is why you need to watch the movie without being a critic which is sometimes hard for me. From the first minute on the action was intense and the movie stayed fun making this a movie I could watch over and over again as I already have.
The Blu-ray version is excellent with a very refined picture and greatly improved sound. This is how the movie was intended to be seen. Especially when watching it on a big screen with full surround sound. For anyone looking for a great action movie in high definition this is it.
Movie Review: Real Speed!
Summary: 5 Stars
Probably saw it for the first time since the movie came out.
I knew I always liked the fast-paced no-nonsense action movie, but had forgotten a lot of the story.
The theme music grows on ya, and you are enamored into the hard-core action.
A simple and fun 'Friday night ' movie.
The opening elevator scene alone is pretty 'sweat-in-palms' stuff, but thats only the beginning people! And just when you thought it was all over with the non-stoppable bus, lol! there's the subway scene! Yikes!
Keanu looking sharp with that cool short haircut.
No real 'making of' on the disc, but a few special features including a game for the kids.
Director Jan Debon went on to do Twister [Blu-ray] but we haven't heard from him lately. Speed was actually his directional debut, and he delivers!
Pity about Speed 2 - Cruise Control... Its not the same without Keanu. Notice they haven't issued Speed 2 on blu-ray. Figures...
Movie Review: What a thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not going to dwell much on the storyline or characters. I just want to say that this is one nail-biter right from the opening scene and is so much fun to watch. Sure it makes no sense if you're talking about something like this happening in real life (well maybe it does, but the bus would have exploded early on in its journey) but for entertainment value, this movie is way up there on the scale. Dennis Hopper was a wonderful villain and the characters are very likable.
I want to give thumbs way up for the audio portion of the Blu Ray - turn up the sound when you are watching this because the quality is truly stunning. Very realistic, nothing exaggerated. Dialog is clear and the movie makes good use of a surround system. The video is good, considering the age of the movie. The audio is just plain excellent.
Movie Review: Speed It never drops below 50
Summary: 5 Stars
Great mid 90s action movie. Keanu is on form both physically and in the delivery of his cop on a mission character. Great chemistry with Jeff Daniels as his police partner. Sandra Bullock shows why this movie launched her into the A-list mixing book smarts, spunk, charm and resourcefulness as the bus passenger entrusted with keeping the bus moving at 50mph. A real wildcat. Bullock and Keanu are great foils for one another. The special effects transfer well to the blu-ray format and the sound is intense, especially in 5.1. A number of signature Jan De Bon action sequences keep the pace fast and explosive. Dennis Hopper has some great one liners and plays the villain with psychotic glee. The stunts and set pieces shows how far CGI techniques have developed over the last 15 years. Greta movie to revisit on blu-ray.Movie Review: Classic Action all time greats
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best early genere of action filims, a must for all of them who have seen this on big screen to now look at it in blue ray, anytime viewing for any age group. I am extremely thrilled to own this on blue ray