Speed [VHS]

Keanu Reeves (The Matrix) stars as Officer Jack Traven, a professional police officer who is caught up in a deadly game with Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper). Payne puts a bomb on a city bus, and if the bus drops below 50mph, it will explode.Jan De Bont (Twister) delivers twists and turns in this high paced edge of your seat action thriller.A plot which has Oscar winning special effects, Speed will keep you on the edge of your seat with fast buses, trains, lifts and explosive scenes justifying the thriller genre. The plot to keeps you guessing and engaged with character situations essential.Hopper's character is marvellous. One of the best villains I have seen, Howard Payne is in control and a genius at causing problems for the public and police force as he demands money for his trouble.Keanu Reeves also portrays his Officer exceptionally well, portraying him as very professional and organised and adventurous. The relationship between Traven and Payne makes the film even more engaging and exciting as it becomes very personal.It's the suspense which makes this film. As the bus speeds around the city it faces many obstacles in order to get through unscathed and when unbelievable circumstances arise it's up to Traven and the passengers to tackle.When certain scenes have featured you may question the realism of the event and I myself have a few views about that, but the bottom line is that this is a high paced energetic thriller with stunning effects, plot, scenarios, and acting and is not to be missed.a must watch

Classic 90s action movie. Saw it at the cinema in Sutton, Surrey in 1994 and the audience were cheering by the end and mentally drained! A rollercoaster of a ride! Happy days! Now my sons at University love it too!

i bought speed on bluray to upgrade from my region 1 DVD 2disc special edition. and noticed the improvement over the dvd the picture is a lot more natural and a lot more defined their is much more fine detail on show here over the dvd, colours are also more accurate. The sound however is where their is a big improvement I really enjoyed the DTS 5.1 master audio track , very good use of the surround speakers and good use of the centre channel, the subwoofer is also very active I feel the weakest part of this disc is the limited amount of extras their are some trailers as well as a couple of commentaries on this disc that are good to listen to overall great film great disc

Amazing action which is genuinely well made. We follow a lift bugged with a bomb by a revenge-driven extortionist who then manages to get away and plant a bomb on a public bus which has to speed above 50mph to avoid detonation. Jack Traven (Keanu Reaves), LAPD SWAT team specialist, is sent to get into the mind of the madman and defuse the bombs. Highlights include the jump of the bus over a huge gap in an unfinished elevated freeway. The special effects are amazing. This is another old film but it is amazing as the other reviewers can testify.

I had not watched this movie for quite a few years and it is a really great film for all ages.

Dvd arrived on time, as promised. Haven’t used this supplier before, but extremely satisfied.

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.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.But you will believe it and you will be entertained by it. This is probably the movie that Keanu Reeves,Hopper and Sandra Bullock will be remembered for most.

Great action movie.Just watch the action and don't worry too much about the plot.It is a fun ride from start to finish.