As a huge movie fan, I always think about how fantastic the 90s were for film, and for me, action movies really defined the decade. We saw the 80s action heroes like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis become even bigger stars with films like Terminator 2 and Die Hard With a Vengeance. But it wasn’t just them – a whole new generation of action stars emerged, and the movies themselves were getting more ambitious. The CGI was revolutionary, making everything so much more visually exciting, and filmmakers weren’t afraid to go big with their stories. We got so many incredible action films that decade, but one stands out as truly iconic, and it’s still a masterpiece over 30 years later. I’m thrilled to hear it’s coming to Hulu in March!
I’m so excited to hear that Speed is coming to Hulu on March 1st! It’s truly one of my favorite movies from the ’90s. Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock are fantastic as Jack Traven and Annie Porter, a passenger thrown into a crazy situation when a bus is rigged to explode if it slows down – all thanks to the villain Howard Payne, played brilliantly by Dennis Hopper. It was a massive hit when it came out, and critics loved it too. Even now, over 25 years later, it really holds up – especially considering 1994 was such an amazing year for movies!
Speed Is Still an Absolute Masterpiece of the Action Genre (Just Skip the Sequel)
What makes Speed so good isn’t just its action – it cleverly combines several genres into one. It’s an action movie, a romance, and a crime thriller, all rolled into a really intense package. This mix works perfectly because the exciting action keeps things moving, even during slower parts. The result is a two-hour movie about a bus hijacking that never feels boring – and that’s quite an achievement.
What makes Speed so clever is how it’s structured like a play with three distinct parts, and how the action constantly propels the story forward. It begins with a bomb threat on an elevator, establishing the villain’s motivation, then moves to a bus – which drives the plot to its climax – and finally culminates on a speeding train. Each stage raises the stakes and introduces a bigger, faster vehicle. It’s a brilliant narrative framework that isn’t immediately obvious, but becomes clear on repeat viewings – and I’ve seen it many times!
The film features memorable, well-developed characters that viewers will quickly find relatable and engaging, which likely contributed to the 1997 sequel, Speed 2: Cruise Control, following the original’s success. While Sandra Bullock reprised her role as Annie, Keanu Reeves didn’t return, and the sequel is generally considered poor. It currently holds a dismal 4% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with some calling it one of the worst sequels ever made. We recommend sticking with the original Speed when it becomes available on Hulu on March 1st.
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2026-03-01 03:11