Speed: Is Pourquoi a cult film?

If Terminator 2: Final Judgment redefined the blockbuster in 1991, then Speed, released in 1994, redefined the approach to action films.

A simple idea that becomes an explosive thriller

Idea de’speed‘herme lorscu’Elvy Yostfamous Canadian animator, storyteller about his son Graham Yost intrigueRunaway Train” (1985), bien qu’il in déforme involuntairement un élement decisive element: il mention of a bomb to explain the impossibility of stopping the train. This is what inspires Yost l’idee d’un piégé. The bomb is initially expected to explode if the bus descends at just 20 mph. Graham Yost Take the advice to travel up to 50 miles to see the red film. called ‘Minimum speed‘, the project has changed the number in the room ‘speed‘, afin d’éviter toute Perception de lenteur dans le title.

D’Abor suggested Paramount Picturesthe project was refuted by a realist John McTiernanwhich played alongside Die Hard (1988). Jan de Bontother directors photography in filmsCrystal Piege‘And’À la poursuite d’Octobre rouge‘, I agree to send’speed‘.

Magnetic duet

Promote it Keanu Reeves incarnated by Jack Traven as actors Tom Cruise, Wesley Snipesand meme Stephen Baldwinreject the offer. De Bont chose Reeves as he admired his performance.Point break(1991), et voit en lui un équilibre of rare vulnerability and strength, ideal for the role of Traven.

As D’Anni, when major changes occur, the character initially becomes an ambulance but eventually turns into a temperamental assistant. After we have provided Halle Berry etc. Ellen DeGeneresthe production offers a role Meryl Streep, Kim Basinger etc. Anne Hechewho of all those who refused. Sandra Bullock This choice is made after listening, which confirms the unique alchemy between him and Keanu Reeves.

Interview with Lors d’une Ellen DeGeneres in 2018, Sandra Bullock avoué qu’elle avait eu un beguin pour Keanu Reeves. ‘I thought about Keanu Reeves’ soul and its beauty. C’était difficile pour moi d’être sérieuse. I think you chose something I don’t need.‘. Later, Reeves, inviting him to the issue, admitted that these feelings were reciprocated, ajoutant avec un sourire:She did not know that this would be a manifestation, plus que j’avais le beguin pour elle.‘.

In 2021, lorsqu’Esquire will interrogate Sandra Bullock in this matter he stated that the misunderstanding was probably due to the character assigned to Keanu Reeves : ‘He’ll tear you apart. When I met again at the premiere, I kept quiet as much as possible, just to feel at ease. And plus je baragouinais, plus it becomes quiet. And you tell me: “Je ne comprends pas ce qui se passe!” I think you are confused. Il est silencieux. Ai-je dit quelque chose which crime? And then, a day or two later, a letter arrived with a note or a small package on which was written: “J’ai réfléchi à ce que tu as dit.” And it will be answered.‘

Empreint, Joss Whedon

Appelé en renfort in production environment, screenwriter Joss Whedon (Buffy vs Vampires) is a crucial influence on a film in which 90% of the dialogue is played, but it’s not that important. Whedon makes changes to make Traven’s character more nuanced and respectful. Keanu Reeveswho spend time with special forces equipment to prepare for their role, offer to give the personnel to my arrogant, persistent, to use it in weapons with moderation and the rest of the courtly with civilians.

Podcast interview50 mph‘, Joss Whedon explain: ‘(Keanu Reeves) conversation (research fair for role in training) with special forces soldiers and de la façon dont ils étaient d’une politeness without error. (Il a dit que) ils ne visent qu’à désamorcer la status, ils appellent tout le monde “Monsieur” or “Madame”. C’était as déclic – c’était tout. I understand that these staff are service personnel. Mon point de vue était le suivant: ce n’était pas un yer d’elite, c’était un penseur latéral. Il allait faire ce qui lui semblait juste et avoir une approche étrange, mais d’une manière générale, cela fonctionnerait. Ce ‘monsieur ou madame’ m’a apporte, parce que la vantardise (action heroes) était à l’ordre du jour et là, c’était le contraire. (Keanu Reeves) a également dit: “e ne veux pas sortir mon Arme.” Et je lui ai dit: “Je ne veux pas que tu le fasses non plus mais tu dois en quelque sorte le faire… (Le studio) ne va pas te laisser ne pas sortir ton Arm.”‘

This approach helps to build a figure of heroes that delimit the usual clichés. Graham Yost I previously stated that “98.9% of final dialogues‘returning à Joss Whedon.

Retreat beyond

The story is a construction narrative in three acts: elevator, bus and train. Fox Create this structure to ensure that the action on the bus is not enough, but that the decoupage increases the intensity of the scene and is about this in memorable scenes. Dennis Hopperas the relentless antagonist, adds to the ever-present tension. Visual style and mise-en-scène Jan de Bont assure à ‘speed‘tense rhythm. Immerse the audience in the action, set shots in constant motion, or have the camera explore the action from multiple angles.

In 2020 Jan de Bont explain to Collider: ‘Nous voulions vraiment donner un nouveau souffle aux militants, parce qu’à l’époque, ils étaient devenus si statiques, si plats et si repétitifs. We can change the choice. There is a camera plus camera freely available and it is not used as three scenes and in forest scenes revolving around the camera with actors using specific memes to read. Cascades, beautiful waterfalls… You can see them. Il s’agit essentiellement d’essayer de représenter le point de vue du public (…) Il ne s’agit donc pas d’une statique, immobile, liée au sol. The camera includes the position of what you see in know-how plus, what you see in what you see plus. This is the work of investigation.‘

Accompanied by the original signed band Mark Mancinaégalement à l’origine des themes de ‘Bad boys“L’année suivante, le Film Bénéficie d’une Tennessee Musice ubiquitous debut at the end.

High concept model

‘speedis a “high concept” model or one of the most high concept ideas, including “the bus explodes in slow speed”, enough to satisfy viewers and products. After testosterone Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Dammeand ordinary heroes are embodied Bruce Willis with John McClane Keanu Reeves I brought Speed ​​a new zen profile in my action movie. Après speedReeves took on iconic roles that redefined the genre for modern day performers such as Neo in Matrix et bien sûr John Wick, which revolutionizes action cinema after 2010.

Heritage de’speed“Live also in the memorable alchemy between Keanu Reeves etc. Sandra Bullockescaping group of other acting duos not deep friendship with the public brand, says that Leonardo DiCaprio etc. Kate Winslet DanceTitanic‘, Andrew Garfield etc. Emma Stone DanceThe Amazing Spider-Man‘, or encore Bradley Cooper etc. Lady Gaga DanceA star is born‘.

Bien qu’ils aient chacun poursuivi leur carrière, Reeves and Bullock are a vacation that lies in a strong friendship, like a cage that is part of Reeves – his partner’Matrix‘, Carrie-Anne Moss. In 2006 Keanu Reeves etc. Sandra Bullock These are flashbacks in the remake of a South Korean film.Il Mare‘, I called ‘Between two rivers‘, an epistolary novel between two locators d’une même maison, but separated by time. After this, both actors did not stop performing on the first stage of the Souhait de Tourner à Nouveau ensemble.

Special projection Lors d’une de’speedin October at the Beyond Fest of the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater in the company of realists. Jan de Bontils ont évoqué leur désir d’un potentiel Speed ​​3 Quelques jours après, Steve Asbellpresident 20th century studiosI confirmed that the studio is planning a Triple Wave Reunion of Two Stars series.

Trente ans après, ‘speed‘maintain its status as a cult film. I included par des realisateurs, didn’t I? Quentin TarantinoQui le classe parmi les 20 best films of the generation,speed“embody the essence of an action movie or the intensity left at the end.