List by Aaron Haughton

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Speed is one of our favorite action films from the 90s due to its crazy high concept premise and adrenaline pumping action, and it's hard to believe that the film is nearly 25 years old... So many aspects of the film still hold up quite well today; you can feel the heat of the explosions and the frenetic energy that the film stirs up with its many camera moves and tense stunts. We owe the film gratitude for cementing Keanu Reeves as an action star — 20th Century Fox wasn't convinced that Reeves had enough star clout to front the film, and even pushed for a more established actor to helm the project — and for putting Sandra Bullock on the map. Speed might seem like it's nothing more than pulpy fun, but the film is impeccably made and even earned two Oscars for Best Sound & Effects, and Sound Effects Editing.

It's a 90s powerhouse that needs to be remembered, which is why we're serving up 5 fun facts you (probably) don't know about the film!