Speed Reviews
Top CriticEventually, inevitably, [it] goes too far, too fast, and ends up off the rails.
The plot becomes so overextended, as Reeves and Hopper wage their endless public transportation battle, even the hardest Die-Harders will consider leaping off way before the final stop.
rec.arts.movies.reviews
A really entertaining film, full of breathtaking stunts, explosions, chases and other spectacular actions. Unfortunately, those qualities seem to wear off on the second viewing...
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| Original Score: 5/10
Undeniably, the picture now and again supplies that edge-of-the-seat sensation; yet, by action-adventure standards, Speed is leaden and strangely poky. It never seems to shift into overdrive and let fly.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
If you have a thirst for hard action and suspense of a high order, Speed satisfies big-time.
We've seen this done before, but seldom so well, or at such a high pitch of energy.
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| Original Score: 4/4
The most breath-stoppingly thrilling motion picture to open since the original Die Hard.
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| Original Score: 3.5/4
Radio Times
Pure adrenaline-pumping entertainment of the highest order.
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| Original Score: 5/5
eFilmCritic.com
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.
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| Original Score: 4.5/5
Athough it hits any number of gaping credibility potholes on its careening journey around Los Angeles, Speed delivers the goods as a non-stop actioner that scarcely pauses to take a breath.
rec.arts.movies.reviews
A very exciting two hours.
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| Original Score: low +2 out of -4..+4
The deft arabesques of cinematographer Andrzej Bartkowiak juice up the suspense, and if you're not too put off by the sheer ridiculousness of the story you won't be bored.
Combustible Celluloid
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.
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| Original Score: 3.5/4
Total Film
The pace was a guaranteed adrenalin-pumper, Dennis Hopper was suitably psycho, and Keanu and Sandra made their careers.
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| Original Score: 4/5
Movie Metropolis
'Speed' may not make much sense, but it moves so fast you won't have time to think about it.
| Original Score: 9/10
Spirituality and Practice
Filled with plenty of chills and thrills; it speaks to the modern mania for velocity.
The smart and sassy Bullock is a knockout. She makes us believe the impossible things Annie is doing and, better, makes us care.
Talk about simple. But the film's sheer cut-to-the-chase straightfowardness is part of its appeal.
