Speed

A young LAPD SWAT officer, Jack Traven, must prevent a bus loaded with passengers from exploding by keeping its speed above 50 mph. The bomber, former police officer Howard Payne, is playing a deadly game with the city, demanding a ransom while taunting the authorities. Traven, with the help of passenger Annie Porter, must race against time and navigate the perilous streets to defuse the explosive situation.

Speed was a critical and commercial success, praised for its intense action sequences, thrilling pace, and strong performances, particularly from Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. Critics lauded its smart script and effective suspense, making it a standout in the action genre.

• Thrilling, adrenaline-fueled action from start to finish.

• Sharp writing and a clever premise elevate the film beyond typical action fare.

• Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock have excellent chemistry, anchoring the high-octane plot.

Google audience: Audiences loved the non-stop action and suspense, finding the premise exciting and well-executed. The performances of the lead actors were frequently highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the film's overall high enjoyment factor.

Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Sound Editing, Best Sound), won one BAFTA Award for Best Sound.

The famous scene where the bus jumps over a gap in the freeway was filmed in a single take, and a real bus and real stunt drivers were used, though the jump itself was achieved using a smaller, lighter bus equipped with a powerful engine.