Sandra Bullock opens up on finding her feet as 'newbie', celebrates 30 years of 'Speed' with Keanu Reeves

Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves attended a special screening of 'Speed' at American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre on October 8
PUBLISHED OCT 9, 2024
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock-starrer 'Speed' was released on June 10, 1994 (Getty Images)
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock-starrer 'Speed' was released on June 10, 1994 (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock did not miss the special screening of their hit movie ‘Speed’ as they reunited for an anniversary screening.

On Tuesday, October 8, both stars attended a special screening at American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre as part of Beyond Fest.

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Sandra Bullock made a rare public appearance for 'Speed' movie's 30th anniversary on October 8 (Getty Images)

Sanda Bullock reflects on working in 'Speed'

Sandra Bullock opened up on her experience of working in the classic movie ‘Speed’ as a “newbie.”

"So I think as an actor and, as I was a newbie, I was behind the wheel wanting everyone to be safe. It was special," the actress said while confessing that the leads were really “smashing into things.” 

The pair was joined by filmmaker Jan de Bont for an onstage interview. “I have never been so proud of those two actors, what they did for me and quite often unnatural to them,” Jan de Bont said.



 

"What they had to do is just unbelievable. But the relationship that those two created together is absolutely amazing. And seeing it back on the screen tonight, it was so real. They were absolutely perfect," he continued. 

Bont further said, "All the emotions were right, all the laughter was right, all the smiling, the little smoothing," reported People.

"It was really, really cool. And I had to tell them how great they both were," he continued. "I mean I realized more now how great you guys were at the time. I have to say busy, but now I really say, 'Oh s---,' and it's so good," the director shared.



 

Internet reacts to Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock's reunion after 30 years

Netizens shared their honest thoughts on 'Speed' movie's lead and wished they work in another movie soon.

A person commented on social media, "They should be together! They’re both equally nice people."

"I hope they get together so bad! They absolutely deserve each other on every level," another expressed.

"An individual praised Reeves saying, "God he was HOT in that...the arms...the buzzcut... phwoaaaarrrrr!!!"

"What a GREAT feature debut for that first time director, Jan de Bont!-I love them in "The Lake House" too.. just because I enjoy watching them together onscreen-they've just always come across as a couple of actors who genuinely love their craft but also they knew who they were..."

One person chimed, "Great movie and my he was hot in that white T!"

"I totally believed him as a bomb disposal expert and her as a bus driver," another person added.

"These two had great chemistry, hope they work together again," one joined. 

"I wish they still made cinema films like this," another wrote.

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