In addition to filming a faux sequel to his classic 1994 film. Released june 10th, 1994, speed stars keanu reeves, dennis hopper, sandra bullock, joe morton the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 55 min, and received a. Apr 15, 2019 keanu reeves has seen a lot of ups and downs in his career since starring in the wildly popular 1994 action movie speed in the may issue of gq magazine, the 54yearold actor opens up about. That was the question of the week when news broke that reeves would not return to film next summer. Keanu reeves and a runaway bus into a blender and created movie magic. Jul 09, 2019 before we can talk about why keanu reeves was tossed into movie jail, first weve got to uncover the events leading to his imprisonment. A candidate for best action film ever made, speed has a simple storyline, but really good dialogue,stunts and direction and dennis hopper playing one of the most memorable psychopaths in film history.
Posted in rmovies by usanlear 27 points and 24 comments. Speed movie 1994 keanu reeves, dennis hopper, sandra bullock. The premise is so simple that its almost a parody of movie pitches homer simpsons line was i saw this movie about a bus that had to speed around a city, keeping its speed over fifty, and if its speed dropped, it would. Indications were that this action sequel was in trouble before production began, when the male lead from the first film, keanu reeves, declined a role in the. A fox producer realized they might have a hit movie on their hands when he noticed that, during test screenings, audience members would walk backwards when they needed to go to the bathroom, so they would miss as.
If you dont think speed is the fastestmoving adventure film ever made, we challenge you to find a faster one. Sandra bullock returns as annie porter, an accidentprone ditz who is thrilled when her boyfriend alex jason patric. Earlier this week, it was reported that fox has a a scriptment for speed 3, which involves the return of officer jack traven, the lead character played by. I love the original speed and speed 2 was just about as good. However, it doesnt look like its ever going to happen as reeves says his days of speeding are more than likely behind him. Jack traven keanu reeves, an lapd cop on swat detail, has a fearless nature and a keen understanding of the criminal mind. It was 14 years until theyd bring him on 2008s the day the earth stood still. Fullscale replicas of the ships atrium, cabins, and engine rooms were. At the time, keanu reeves performed in a regional production of hamlet in canada. If someone told you the basic plot of speed you would laugh at the idea that viewers would believe it or be entertained by it for 2 hours. Watch keanu reeves hilariously pitch speed 3 reunion.
Keanu reeves on another speed with sandra bullock variety. Once not keanu is done quoting lines from the first movie, he sees the little deaf girl on a surveillance camera and goes to rescue her. Speed duel set is something that a fan of the 2 movies want the 2nd one just came out on blu ray because it wasnt that popular but i liked it i saw it at the movies but speed has been out for awhile they both are good movies but the first ones the best i mean the actors in there are well known but part 2 jason patrick plays annie the cop and. The feline on the line gets his name from keanu reeves, but thats the only connection to the speed star its comedy. Speed 2 is the most exciting to date of this summers big action pictures. I hope that somewhere keanu reeves is laughing about being considered a nonactor while. Jan 19, 2018 a computer hacker breaks into the computer system of the seabourn legend cruise liner and sets it speeding on a collision course into a gigantic oil tanker. The hopper character is especially shallow, like a villain out of a batman movie. Speed movie 1994 keanu reeves, dennis hopper, sandra. Jun 10, 2019 25 years after speed first hit theaters, the movie starring keanu reeves and sandra bullock still holds up remarkably well as an iconic action film. A computer hacker breaks into the computer system of the seabourn legend cruise liner and sets it speeding on a collision course into a gigantic oil tanker. Jun 12, 2019 bullock was catapulted to the alist thanks to speed, the 1994 action classic that threw her, keanu reeves and a runaway bus into a blender and created movie magic. It is at this point in the movie where he says im gonna speed it up. Keanu reeves went to movie jail for turning down speed 2.
Keanu reeves blacklisted by fox for 14 years for turning. That decision derailed his career, and in a new interview, he explained that he was put in movie jail. Now john wick star keanu reeves wants a sequel to constantine. Keanu s father was born in hawaii, of british, portuguese, native hawaiian, and chinese ancestry, and. Keanu reeves says he was put in movie jail by fox for 10 years after turning down speed 2.
Keanu reeves says he was put in movie jail after turning. Keanu reeves was put in fox movie jail for a decade after turning down speed 2. Mar 31, 2015 keanu reeves plays as swat officer jack traven in the speed 1994 which is a fast paced action movie. The film stars keanu reeves, dennis hopper, sandra bullock, joe morton, and jeff daniels. Keanu reeves was put in movie jail for turning down speed 2. Keanu reevess watch in speed movie best watch brands hq.
Jul 20, 2015 jack traven keanu reeves, an lapd cop on swat detail, has a fearless nature and a keen understanding of the criminal mind. We know little or nothing about any of these people. Apr 16, 2019 keanu did not work for fox again for over a decade photo by jason laverisfilmmagic keanu reeves claims he was put in movie jail by fox for choosing a theatre role over the sequel to speed. Sandra bullock and jason patric at an event for speed 2.
Born in beirut, reeves grew up in toronto, ontario. Keanu reeves is a canadian actor who has appeared in films, television series and video games. He is the son of patricia taylor, a showgirl and costume designer, and samuel nowlin reeves, a geologist. Sandra bullock is the passenger who has to take over at the wheel when the driver is shot by a crazy passenger. Keanu reeves plays as swat officer jack traven in the speed 1994 which is a fast paced action movie. Ever wonder why keanu reeves was absent from that notsogreat speed sequel. Jack is up against a psychotic bomber who earlier tried to hold a rigged elevator of people for ransom only to fail. Watch keanu reeves hilariously pitch speed 3 reunion with. Cruise control, everything but keanu reeves, the romantic comedy. Earlier this week, it was reported that fox has a a scriptment for speed 3, which involves the return of officer jack traven, the lead character played by keanu reeves in the original film. Keanu reeves blacklisted by fox for 14 years for turning down.
Keanu reeves made the leap from bill and ted slacker to legitimate action star thanks to his role in 1994s speed. The bomber comes back with a vengeance where he exploded a city bus and. Keanu reeves breaking the glass on the bus door in the beginning of the movie was an accident, however it was left in the final cut. Before we can talk about why keanu reeves was tossed into movie jail, first weve got to uncover the events leading to his imprisonment. Its unclear here if the reason reeves didnt reprise his role from speed was because he had any issues with the movie itself. Speed 2 was a bomb, hurt by the absence of reeves and, wed like to add, original screenwriter graham yost. Speed 3 flight risk keanu reeves sandra bullock 2020 movie trailer keanu reeves and sandra bullock are back in this brand new movie trailer for speed 3. Keanu reeves was put in fox movie jail for a decade after turning down speed 2 the actor has not worked with a major hollywood studio since 47 ronin bombed at the box office in 20. Keanu reeves was in movie jail for turning down speed 2. Keanu reeves, dennis hopper, sandra bullock, joe morton, jeff daniels, alan ruck, glenn plummer, richard lineback, beth. Keanu reeves was put in movie jail after turning down.
Keanu reeves, dennis hopper, sandra bullock directed by. Bullock was catapulted to the alist thanks to speed, the 1994 action classic that threw her, keanu reeves and a runaway bus into a blender and created movie magic. Loved him in this movie check out production photos, hot pictures, movie images of keanu reeves and more from rotten tomatoes celebrity. Speed 1994 movie keanu reeves, sandra bullock startattle. He made his film debut in the short one step away in 1985. Keanu reeves was put in movie jail for turning down speed. Apr 15, 2019 keanu reeves says he was put in movie jail by fox for 10 years after turning down speed 2. The premise is so simple that its almost a parody of movie pitches homer simpsons line was i saw this movie about a bus that had to speed around a city, keeping its speed over fifty, and if its speed dropped, it would explode. Jun 10, 2019 best moments in speed starring keanu reeves.
Apr 15, 2019 keanu reeves says he was put in movie jail after turning down speed 2 more keanu reeves has seen a lot of ups and downs in his career since starring in the wildly popular 1994 action movie speed. Speed internet movie firearms database guns in movies, tv. The 1994 cult classic returns, but this time theres no bus, and definitely no boat. May 16, 2019 keanu reeves has been approached to do speed 3. Keanu reeves has seen a lot of ups and downs in his career since starring in the wildly popular 1994 action movie speed in the may issue of gq magazine, the 54yearold actor opens up about. Keanus father was born in hawaii, of british, portuguese, native hawaiian, and chinese ancestry, and. Reeves gained fame for his starring roles in several blockbuster films, including comedies from the bill and ted franchise 1989present. Oct 09, 2015 keanu reeves has touched once or twice in the past on why he elected not to star in 1997s illfated speed 2.
Speed is the 1994 action film that stars keanu reeves as jack traven, an lapd swat officer who finds himself on a city bus which he is told will explode if its speed dips below 50 miles per hour. The actor has not worked with a major hollywood studio. Keanu did not work for fox again for over a decade photo by jason laverisfilmmagic keanu reeves claims he was put in movie jail by fox for choosing a theatre role over the sequel to speed. Also, it does seem that fox decided to freeze reeves out. Cruise control 1997 jason patric at an event for speed 2. A candidate for best action film ever made,speed has a simple storyline, but really good dialogue,stunts and direction and dennis hopper playing one of the most memorable psychopaths in film history. A young police officer must prevent a bomb exploding aboard a city bus by keeping its speed above 50 mph. Its possible, now that the john wick star has finally said hed come back for the movie. It is about a speeding bus that is rigged by a mad bomber to explode if. Speed movie 1994 trailer, cast keanu reeves, sandra bullock. Cruise control is a 1997 american action thriller film produced and directed by. Cruise control wasnt just a film that nobody seemed.
Keanu reeves says he went to movie jail for 10 years. We have hollywood hunk keanu reeves as the good cop. Speed internet movie firearms database guns in movies. Speed 3 flight risk keanu reeves sandra bullock 2020. Speed star keanu reeves was initially supposed to reprise his role as jack. With sandra bullock, jason patric, willem dafoe, temuera morrison. It is a sequel to speed 1994 and stars jason patric, willem dafoe, and sandra bullock who reprises her role from the original. The following year, reeves appeared in the crime film rivers edge, and the television films babes in toyland, act of vengeance, and brotherhood of justice. Keanu reeves has touched once or twice in the past on why he elected not to star in 1997s illfated speed 2. Released june 10th, 1994, speed stars keanu reeves, dennis hopper, sandra bullock, joe morton the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 55 min, and received a score of 78 out of 100 on.
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