Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Ah, the days when Keanu and Alex were both struggling actors. I joke with my friends when we watch this movie and I say "If you could go back in time, would you have ever imagined that Keanu would make it after this film?" LOL! But both actors have come a long way and are very respected in their work. This is a very fun film. Is it silly? Oh, yes. But you have to admit that there are more than a few moments where you are laughing on the floor in tears. I mean, come on, "How's it going, royal ugly dudes?" LOL! Every line in here is pretty much a catch. Yes way, Bill and Ted, they did have an excellent adventure. Go on the adventure with them, you won't regret it. It's a fun movie. 8/10

Sometimes I look back at movies I loved from before and wonder if it's all just nostalgia that makes me love it. Do I remember something being better than it is? Has it built up in my head too much? NOPE! Bill and Ted are as funny as ever. This movie should not work. Two "Dudes" that belong in a stoner comedy and act as the perfect dumb bros are obsessed with their garage band. All they need is to pass their history class. Oh, and learn how to play music. How do they accomplish that? George Carlin gives them a time traveling phone booth.. Oh snap, are Bill and Ted the secret inspiration of the Time Lords from Doctor Who!? None of this movie makes sense, it's all insane. It plays super fast and loose with the time travel, the characters are sooooo stupid and yet I can't help but love it. This is hilarious, it totally holds up as a great late eighties flick and it is insane how much time has not effected Keanu. Absolutely check this out, 100% worth it a buy.

To get us ready for Bill and Ted Face the Music, my husband and I decided to rewatch the first two films and it was most excellent. I loved this movie as a kid, but it was 50 times funnier as an adult. We laughed from start to finish. The message is actually really poignant as well. Be excellent to each other!

This movie rules. Am I afraid to admit it? Nope, 'cause it's the truth! I know by reading some of my reviews I sound like some stuffy person who doesn't like any fluffy comedies or unintelligent humor, but that's not always the case. Yes, there are good fluffy comedies that promise a really fun watch. I can't even count how many times I've seen this movie, but somehow it never gets old. 'Bill and Ted' is of course NOT a great movie, but it never pretends to be one, and I guess that's why I like it so much. I've always had a huge fascination with the idea of time travel (why else would I love 'Back to the Future' so much?), and this movie actually makes it look really, really fun. Not to mention that Bill and Ted's mispronunciation of the historical figures' names ("So-crates!") makes it all the more hilarious. Did I mention that Rufus is totally awesome? No? Well go ahead and kick me in the face!

If you weren't around in '89, when this became a surprise cultural phenomenon, well, you kinda had to be there. Looking back with critical eyes, it's a rather thin, desperately low-budget production that doesn't probe beyond the superficial layer and constantly winks and nudges the audience to ensure they know when to laugh. Yet, recognizing all that, I found myself wrapped up in its oddly naive warmth and charismatic magnetism. The jokes and gags are hammy and contrived, but I still snickered. The most memorable lines are clumsy and blunt, but I gladly recited them (surprising myself, as I hadn't seen the film in twenty-plus years). Bill and Ted themselves are the narrowest of stereotypes, basically the male equivalent of Frank Zappa's valley girls, yet I felt a rich tingle of satisfaction when they saved their academic careers. It's one of those films that defies logic, succeeding in spite of itself, and there's something of value in that.

It's a shame that the new movie is so mediocre considering this film is a 10/10 and Bogus Journey is almost the same. This film has everything and stands the test of time perfectly.

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure was probably one of the most compelling films I've experienced since I first watched it. It has an idea only an indie director could possibly think of, but it avoids all of the campy expositions which would turn it into some bad "B" film. The story was great, and it was really one of the best depictions of high schools idiots in the history of Hollywood. I mean, you did not see these guys taking tokes or drinking in their spare time, which really vexed some people. They're just stupid for the sake of the story. While the technical aspects weren't special, they worked when they needed it. This film also had one of the best music soundtracks in the history of Hollywood, even if it was from the 1980s. Too many good things to say about this film besides the fact it is a film which doesn't take itself seriously.