The only " Over the EDGE " movie Ever Happened

Rating: 8/10 (16 June 2005)

Those mid 90's, that were the time I became a Hollywood action movie fan. I saw this film in my video recorder first, but it blew me out even in that small screen. I wondered what could have I experienced if I seen it on the silver screen. At that time I have seen lot of action movies that fascinated me, excited me but this movie stands alone from them for its unique transversal versatility.
Speed (Spoilers******)
After the box-office disaster of Arnold's "Last Action Hero" major studios were thinking Hollywood Action Movie Era has ended, making Paramount pictures to switch off from the 'Bomb Squad Action Thriller'. But 20th Century Fox takes their own risk to change that equation by hiring a foreign film director.
Director Jan de Bont brings the new defined version of thriller action with a different tone. He got tight script, good studio, great crew and fine actors for his cinematic experience. Story of a young officer Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves) who got twisted with his new arch enemy Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper), an ex-bomb squad officer whose plane was once demolished by Traven. In his second chance Howard tantalize Traven by telling the next attack was targeted on a bus, and the bomb will set when it speeds greater than 50 mph. What will he do next, will he track down the mad bomber or does he save the civilians?
Written by Graham Yost, enhanced by Joss Whedon, tells the exciting paced venture thriller. The screenplay was well written, strong and fixed, the director just gave the perfect visualization for story.
All credits goes to the production team, from the principal photography team under Andrzej Bartkowiak to the editing works of John Wright, everything was perfect for this movie experience. Plus the soul of the movie, the music created by Mark Mancina and John Van Tongeren was masterful for this chapter. Without Mancina's theme I don't think the movie could have been that successful, it was so punching, pulse pounding. And the actors, Keanu Reeves-the real life 'Neo', he showed his first matured manly portrayal in this movie, and Sandra Bullock relay smooths this intense film with her presence. And also Joe Morton, how can I miss him, it was one of his greatest roles after T2: Judgment day's 'Miles Dyson'. The major miss was from Dennis Hopper and Jeff Daniels, one was misused and other was wasted respectively.
All in all it's a wonderful extreme movie that an action loving male like me must not miss.
Speed = The Deep.