The movie was also a financial success, grossing $350.4 million on a $30 million budget.
AlthoughSpeedwas acareer-defining role for Reeves, he did not return for the sequel,Speed 2, in 1997.
Their relationship develops through the letters as they finally feel seen by another person.
However, they ultimately and dramatically struggle to bypass the time jump so they can meet in person.
12 years after their first romantic connection,the chemistry between Reeves and Bullock was still evident.
It even became one of Reeves' most famous romance films, thoughBullock starred in many other rom-coms.
As with many ghost and time-jumping films, a main critique is that the plot became convoluted.
Paranormal movies are more than time travel and ghost stories.
There have been numerous paranormal romances that are touching in their delivery.
In Jan de Bont’s 1994 action thriller Speed, LAPD officer Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves) works alongside passenger Annie (Sandra Bullock) to safely stop a bus that will explode if it goes below 50 mph.
Some even find the intricacies of the plot worthy of a rewatch.
They proved their acting skills by selling the over-the-top premise and playing well off each other’s characters.
Their roles inSpeedhelped establish their careers and the types of characters they would play in the future.
The Lake Houseis not currently streaming but is available to rent online.Speedis available to stream on Starz.
Both stars have expressed interest inreturning forSpeed 3.
