And rush hour never looked the same.
And it’s cemented its place as a modern action classic, generally regarded as the best action movie ever, and one that holds up years later, including by The Guardian.
Passenger Annie, played by Bullock, becomes unexpectedly involved with the mission, as Jack is tasked with preventing the disaster. Along with his partner, Harry, played by Jeff Daniels, he attempts to save the people on the bus before the bomb goes off, while trying to figure out how Payne is monitoring them.
For Reeves, who was already known for films like Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Point Break, Speed helped establish him as a major mainstream action star, paving the way for future successes like The Matrix.
The duo even did most of the stuntwork themselves, with the movie’s director, Jan de Bont, making his directorial debut following success as a cinematographer on films such as Die Hard and Basic Instinct, telling the LA Times, "I knew we had something very early on."
All of those things drove the film’s success even further, as it went on to win two Oscars at the 67th Academy Awards, taking home the honor for Best Sound and Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing.
Decades later, Speed remains the blueprint for many modern-day action thrillers, with the ‘90s hit a non-stop thrill ride, landing on a perfect formula with nail-biting storytelling, tense pacing, humor and an unforgettable chemistry between the leads.
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