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DubeauAug 30, 2020

Never seen the original Bille & Ted, and never been a fan. It is a silly movie. Not especially funny but silly, in the acting, the story, the time travel stuff. No big action sequence to speak of. The FX are more or less decent. The acting isNever seen the original Bille & Ted, and never been a fan. It is a silly movie. Not especially funny but silly, in the acting, the story, the time travel stuff. No big action sequence to speak of. The FX are more or less decent. The acting is caricatural. Is it a good movie ? I think it's a fan service movie. Barely tolerable and totally odd. I give it 50% because I really don't know what to think about it.… Expand

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theredskySep 5, 2020

Not objectively very good but like the previous entry, enjoyable none the less. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter may not be giving very good performances here but their chemistry with each other is excellent none the less. They still have thatNot objectively very good but like the previous entry, enjoyable none the less. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter may not be giving very good performances here but their chemistry with each other is excellent none the less. They still have that electricity they both shared with each other from back in 1989 and 1991. Unfortunately, George Carlin passed away in 2008 and his absence in this film, aside from a hologram cameo, really made me make this film the worst of the three. They keep mentioning his character and it makes you miss him. All the other performances here are fine and the two actresses who portrayed Bill and Ted’s daughters did a great job at acting like their Dad’s. The plot itself is fine. It’s engaging for the one or two of the time jumps but after that it becomes very repetitive. I really enjoyed the ending though. It was obvious that there was a lot of passion that went into this and it paid off with a beautiful concert. Although the actual ending is weird though. They finish the concert and then there’s two lines of narration and that’s it. It just ends. It feels like they were going to add something else but they just forgot to. The visual effects are definitely a step up from the previous two films but I feel like they will look dated in about 5-10 years. I also found the film to only be somewhat funny. I found the “villain” character to be super annoying while I found some of the future impersonations of Bill and Ted to be pretty hilarious. If you like Bill and Ted, then go check this out and if not, pass on it.… Expand

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moviemitch96Aug 28, 2020

Having enjoyed the first film ('Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure') as a campy guilty pleasure and admittedly having only seen bits and pieces of the second film ('Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey'), I was pretty interested to see how this thirdHaving enjoyed the first film ('Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure') as a campy guilty pleasure and admittedly having only seen bits and pieces of the second film ('Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey'), I was pretty interested to see how this third outing would turn out. Bill Preston and Theodore Logan (Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves respectively) started off in the first film as two dim-witted wannabe high school rockers who travelled back in time to recruit famous historical figures for their history report, and in this film are now grown up as dads who each have a daughter they hilariously named after each other (Billie and Thea). In order to save the world, they must travel through time to try and find a way to write a song that will literally unite everybody in the world. First off, the movie is plenty campy as expected, and contains its fair share of cringy moments, even to the point of becoming a bit excessive for my liking. However, I really enjoyed the chemistry between not just Winter and Reeves, but also their daughters Billie and Thea (Brigette Lundy-Paine and Samara Weaving respectively) who are essentially just as dim-witted and rock-obsessed as their dads in this film. I also enjoyed some of the musical cameos, such as Dave Grohl and Kid Cudi, but wish they could've been utilized a little bit more. As far as story goes, it's all ridiculous and kinda crazy at times, which I know is the point, but I can't help but feel like it all could've flowed a little better than it did. It all felt like a bit of a chaotic mess to me when all was said and done. Overall, as much as I enjoyed the chemistry between most of the actors, I was overwhelmed with the chaotic and overly frantic storyline, but also underwhelmed by it as well, as it really didn't bring anything too new or memorable to the table.… Expand

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SteyrausSep 7, 2020

The old movies were funny and cool. This new film is just stupid and hard to watch. The daughters made me physically cringe every time they were on the screen and have nearly every character over acting just made the whole film seem amateur.The old movies were funny and cool. This new film is just stupid and hard to watch. The daughters made me physically cringe every time they were on the screen and have nearly every character over acting just made the whole film seem amateur. Takes a certain type of talent to pull of a film like the original Bill and Ted films, this film didnt have that talent. Just felt like a by the number rehash.… Expand

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Nobilis1984Aug 28, 2020

Actually an unnecessary film. It is significantly worse than the two predecessors and rather only for the fans of the predecessor. Both actors are just too old for that stuff.

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PurekindAug 30, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very disappointing. They just made sooo many bad choices, not least of which was [spoiler] basically making the daughters be the ones who create the tune that unites the world--not f'n Bill and Ted! Oh, and the final tune itself was pretty crap, when they could have used the brilliant In Time (the Robbie Robb feat. Marcus Wright version used in the original movie). Just a big fail all round imo, and it only gets a 5/10 because there were a couple of decent moments, mostly at the start, and it is Bill & Ted after all. :-(… Expand

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TVJerryAug 29, 2020

This 3rd installment picks up 25 years later, when the titular duo are married with teenage daughters, but still basically hapless failures trying to write the greatest song ever. This time, they’re charged with creating the musicalThis 3rd installment picks up 25 years later, when the titular duo are married with teenage daughters, but still basically hapless failures trying to write the greatest song ever. This time, they’re charged with creating the musical masterpiece in order to save the universe, so they travel thru time to meet themselves in various absurd altered personalities. Meanwhile, their offspring (who are basically teen girl versions of their dads with Brigette Lundy-Paine making an especially funny Billlie) embark on their own mission to assemble the greatest band ever. While the actors still manage to capture the blank dudes tudes and phrases that started the franchise, the setups and punchlines are pale comparisons to the original. There’s plenty of silly energy, but none of it takes the series to new places or even makes the old familiars much more than nostalgia. NOTE: Sit thru the credits to see the codgers shred it one last time.… Expand

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garethvkAug 31, 2020

It has been 29 years since Bill (Alex Winter), and Ted (Keanu Reeves) took their Bogus Journey and after years of rumors and scripts; “Bill and Ted: Face the Music” has arrived. The film like many others had to contend with the Pandemic andIt has been 29 years since Bill (Alex Winter), and Ted (Keanu Reeves) took their Bogus Journey and after years of rumors and scripts; “Bill and Ted: Face the Music” has arrived. The film like many others had to contend with the Pandemic and opted for theatrical release where allowed and Video on Demand. Some chains have opted not to carry the film due to the simultaneous release on VOD but viewers can now see the film.

Bill and Ted find themselves struggling to make Wyld Stallions a success as after starting out with a #1 hit; subsequent offerings were largely ignored by the public which caused them to slide further into mediocrity and have family suggesting that perhaps it is time to give music up and get real jobs.

Their inept career has also caused tension with their Princess wives and they have gone to couples counseling although to the dismay of their therapists Bill and Ted insist that all four members take part at the same time.

The only thing going well for the two are their daughters Thea (Samara Weaving), and Billie (Brigette Lundy-Paine) who truly are chips off the block and not only embrace their father’s offerings but are inseparable themselves.

When a courier from the future (Kristen Schaal), arrives and takes Bill and Ted into the future they learn that they are in danger of failing their destiny as the Universe is falling apart and they have yet to write the song that will save the universe and have only 77 minutes to do so.

The duo then decides to travel to the future in their old Phone Booth and take the song from their older versions. Naturally this does not go as planned and Bill and Ted find all sorts of disturbing versions of themselves and precious little to help them achieve their destiny.

Sadly after the setup the film loses momentum fast and becomes a series of what new and crazy look and personas can Bill and Ted be put into with some very laborious pacing as it seems more like a series of improve sketches than a scripted film as scene after scene fail to go anywhere of note and joke after joke does not deliver.

It almost became tedious watching the second half of the film. There was a killer robot thrown in but it did little to advance the story forward beyond being a token bad guy and becomes annoying as the film goes on. Thea and Billie take on the role of their dads from the first film and gather a collection of musicians from the past in order to back their dads but the entire finale falls flat. What really bothered me was that the film in many ways undermines the two prior films as it was clearly established that the music of Bill and Ted was their legacy; not one specific song and the way it is ultimately revealed is very underwhelming and reduces their significance.

It was nice to see the duo back but sadly the film cannot build upon nor sustain the solid premise it establishes. In the end “Bill and Ted: Face the Music” has a few laughs and some fun nostalgia but disappoints and does not reach its potential.… Expand

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deckSep 29, 2020

Don't expect anything because you won't get anything
beyond one apparently forced Band admission

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JLuis_001Sep 11, 2020

First of all let's get something out of the way. Bill & Ted Face the Music is not as good as its predecessors. Even if you want to argue that the two original films are actually not that good.

Now after understanding that, this is how youFirst of all let's get something out of the way. Bill & Ted Face the Music is not as good as its predecessors. Even if you want to argue that the two original films are actually not that good.

Now after understanding that, this is how you put in perspective what this film is.

Certainly is something I feared it would be and that was that it was going to be a nostalgia vehicle. Especially since any audience after 2010 only knows Keanu Reeves as John Wick and they may not have the slightest idea who Alex Winter is.

And if maybe you tell them that this is the third film of these characters and that the last one was released 29 years ago, they will be completely surprised. It’s a lifetime after all.

But it's gratifying to know that that element of nostalgia is surprisingly what makes Bill & Ted Face the Music work the way it does.

The plot is simplistic, they always were, but it's precisely that simplicity and humility in knowing where it's going and what it's pointing towards, which makes this film, a fun and entertaining experience that never tries to do anything more than that.

It's obvious that this third installment will not reach the cult status the previous two films achieved, but let's be honest; perhaps those two wouldn't have achieved it either if they had been released in these times, but for my part that's fine.
I know very well what I expected from this film and I understandably accept what it delivers.

Bill & Ted Face the Music may not be the masterpiece that many hope or wish it would be, but honestly in these days, it gave a decent dose of grace and humor.

Judge it for what it is. Not because of what you expected it to be.… Expand

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TherzelSep 3, 2020

It is not bad but it is not a good movie either. It is halfway between enjoyable and forgettable. It is not the best of the series.

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LocksheonSep 12, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had higher hopes. It was just another movie that fell victim to SJW agenda. Rather than the sons they were supposed to have, they flipped it to daughters. Rather than write the song that saves the world, the daughters took over the responsibility.
This could have been a movie that reflected our times with riots, pandemics, masks, and having Bill & Ted be a bright light to cheer everyone up, singing "In time, we'll be dancing in the streets all night!" but instead it's just muddled up with bad acting, retcons, and social justice agenda.… Expand

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MATMAug 21, 2021

There really is no reason to watch “Bill & Ted Face the Music”. If you want to see Bill and Ted, just rewatch the original. There are absolutely some fun moments in this installment, but the production quality of this movie is so low thatThere really is no reason to watch “Bill & Ted Face the Music”. If you want to see Bill and Ted, just rewatch the original. There are absolutely some fun moments in this installment, but the production quality of this movie is so low that it is just painful sitting through this thing. I give it a D, just don’t bother.… Expand