Bill & Ted Face the Music
Orion Pictures | Release Date (Streaming): August 28, 2020
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tremaultOct 1, 2020
I feel it is most appropriate to judge this film on what it is. it's a sequel to Bill and Ted. These films are meant to be fun and trashy and not much more than that. For what I came to expect from Bill and Ted, this movie is a perfect thirdI feel it is most appropriate to judge this film on what it is. it's a sequel to Bill and Ted. These films are meant to be fun and trashy and not much more than that. For what I came to expect from Bill and Ted, this movie is a perfect third movie. it delivered everything I expected and more. it made me laugh my socks off, and it wrapped up in a way that I never thought was actually possible. how could this movie present a song that unites the world? how would that even be possible. hey can't make music that good. and yet the movie delivers on that front to such a degree that I was dumbstruck. I have never cried so much from joy that the back of my neck hurt. This movie completes my childhood. On it's own.. it is of course a very trashy movie. if it wasn't, it would not be Bill and Ted. in this day and age whre every film follows a formula and has to be the best lighting, the best comedy, the best sound etc. films are stagnant and I really miss what films used to be. this film is unshackled by all of that and it benefits because of that. forget your billion dollar CGI. forget your perfect lighting. forget your epic score. what we have here is a celebration of good music, friendship, family and honest good fun. I love this film so much I have watched it twice in the cinema so far. I intend to watch it many more times. it is truly a gift.… Expand
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samichsupernovaAug 28, 2020
I first off want to thank Steven Soderbergh for stepping in to get this movie made. This is really something special. An absurdist masterpiece 29 years in the making. They did it. They achieved the impossible. Bill & Ted Face the Music is notI first off want to thank Steven Soderbergh for stepping in to get this movie made. This is really something special. An absurdist masterpiece 29 years in the making. They did it. They achieved the impossible. Bill & Ted Face the Music is not only a proper conclusion to this most heinous of sagas, but a singular and rare example of A Good Sequel That Doesn't Ruin Its Beloved Characters, which, as demonstrated here, shouldn't be such a high bar for Hollywood to hit. Reflect for a moment that in these days of milking franchises till they're dry, quality characters, quickly-paced plotting, and naturalistic performances are hard to come by, doubly so in the under-explored sub-genre of absurdist sci-fi buddy comedy sequels released 29 years later.

It's even rarer for said well-written, well-acted, absurdist sci-fi comedy sequels to have a heart and soul, and this one has two beating hearts named Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who embody their iconic roles perfectly. (Its soul resides in themes uncovered by the daughters' journey, which I'll get to later.) I was practically cringing at this film's trailer, which somehow didn't sell me on its aging leads' ability to embody and recapture the wide-eyed, innocently boyish, lovable heroes they perfected in 1989 and reprised in 1991.

Thankfully, the trailer doesn't spoil the movie's best moments, nor does it give away too much of the plot, a miracle in this day and age.

It's also miraculous that the film manages to weave in the existential crises inherent with over two decades' worth of unfulfilled potential and unrealized dreams without ever being morose, downbeat, or cynical, and without losing sight of Bill and Ted. For all of 2020's crises, there is hope inherent in the fact that Bill and Ted never once gave up trying to write the song. They spent 25 (in-film) years, most marked by failure, and in their first scene, which is goofy, transcendent, tragic, and sweet all at once, they demonstrate that they've explored the boundaries of music with an outrageous theremin-throat singing-bagpipe performance that's several hundred years ahead of its time.

(Yes, the film retcons some aspects of Bogus Journey's epilogue in a clarifying introduction.)

There are jokes to be had at our protagonists' expense, but to their credit, original co-creators and writers Ed Solomon and Chris Matheson and veteran director Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest) display that most important trait of sci-fi storytellers: the ability to say "what if?" and go ham for 92 minutes of balanced crests and troughs that keep the plot moving at a quick clip. I didn't get to see any of the behind-the-scenes stuff, but I'm sure the filmmakers enlisted Winter's and Reeves' help to explore a number of different versions of the iconic characters in a delightful series of encounters. There isn't a single scene in this film where Winter and Reeves don't seem to be having the time of their lives revisiting these characters. It's worth watching for that, and their chemistry, alone. There's some sort of righteous alchemy here between the pair.

Bill & Ted, and their affable, smart, and understandably music-obsessed offspring, go on very different journeys in this film. As I said, if Bill and Ted are the film's beating heart, ever resilient and hopeful through years of disappointments, Thea and Billie's journey provides the film with its soul. Here, the theme of music as the great bridge between people is explored, through aural delights and cinematic scenes to wonderful to be spoiled with mere words. Jamming, call-and-response, teaching, rivalries, announcements, propositions, a wordless cry of raw expression and emotion - if you have deep feelings about music and its place in the history of the human experience, you might just be touched by this constant theme, which is interwoven with a story that, stripped of its sci-fi trappings, could be taken straight out of a blues song.

The storytelling branches out and keeps on pulling at new, surprising, and silly threads until it reaches its delightful and totally earned climax, an ending so stirring that it left Kevin Smith in tears.

This film hits differently to people who grew up on the originals, and it hits especially well if you've just seen those films back to back, like my wife and I did. In almost every way (I lamented the recasting of the wives!), Bill & Ted Face the Music fits in 100% with the first two Bill & Ted films, redeems any missteps in Bogus Journey, tickles the funny bone, and boldly goes for the heart. I'm overjoyed just typing out those words. Step aside, Star Wars. Make way, Lord of the Rings. Indiana Jones, take a hike. Bill & Ted is now an epic film trilogy, one I find easy to recommend wholeheartedly to almost anyone.

I will love and treasure Bill & Ted Face the Music as long as I live. Thank you to all involved for making this passion project a reality.… Expand
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deanbriskoAug 29, 2020
And God said: "STA-TION..."
I knew this movie would make a lot of my fellow MGTOW guys butt-hurt over the remarkably charming daughters and their crucial role throughout the experience. Not gonna lie I did have a few eye-roll moments, butAnd God said: "STA-TION..."
I knew this movie would make a lot of my fellow MGTOW guys butt-hurt over the remarkably charming daughters and their crucial role throughout the experience. Not gonna lie I did have a few eye-roll moments, but these were drastically overshadowed by how hilarious the film was. Always love Keanu but Alex Winters slayed in this movie. Where has he been hiding all these years!? The film was very imaginative and extremely well written. Even despite all of the PC check boxes you gotta meet for a Hollywood film these days, this movie was so well done. I promise this movie is not another Star Wars 7 or The Last of Us 2 replace the old father figures with young women trope. (Sadly this is a trope in 2020.) I would say this movie has a very touching overall theme that by Bill and Ted being fathers their lives finally became complete and more fulfilled. I can't remember the last time I saw a movie in the past several years and I actually thought, "Wow. That was actually not bad--STATION!"… Expand
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KranzJun 30, 2021
The world just needs more positively like Bill & Ted have in spades... and music! Please be excellent :)
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gonzalo94Sep 1, 2020
YEAHHH, BILL AND TED ARE BACK, the movie kept true to the spirit and that is amazing.
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jasonwillhudsonAug 30, 2020
Amazing!!!!! Much better than Tenet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
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tony4criticAug 30, 2020
I never saw the previous films. I just saw this movie, Bill & Ted Face the Music and I absolutely loved it!!! Feel good music with a great original story and cast! KEANU REEEEEEEVES! I love him to death so I may be biased! haha, butI never saw the previous films. I just saw this movie, Bill & Ted Face the Music and I absolutely loved it!!! Feel good music with a great original story and cast! KEANU REEEEEEEVES! I love him to death so I may be biased! haha, but seriously. Great movie! Credits are rolling and I am happy I bought this in HD for 25 dollars, worth every cent! Recommend it 10 out of 10 times! Go watch it DUDES!!!!! Most Excellent!… Expand
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JoeySandersAug 30, 2020
10 out of 10! First time watching anything Bill n Ted related. I had no idea what to expect.... and I was pleasantly surprised, my 22 year old daughter loved it and said and I quote, "this is very original, I loved it". I concur
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7Silver7Aug 28, 2020
A most excellent movie indeed It’s amazing to see how a movie from 30 years ago can be sculpted into something still fun and enjoyable for the audience of today
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makoeyes00Aug 28, 2020
I don't know how it will work on people with no nostalgia for the original, but for a kid who grew up watching it on VHS, this sequel, that provides some much needed closure for the story, was most excellent!
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Goku1982Aug 28, 2020
I really enjoyed it.
I’m glad the finally made this movie; you can tell they put love into trying to make it feel like a rightful continuation.
The Rufus cameo is touching.
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rachelnicoleAug 28, 2020
Funny and entertaining movie that was a great follow up to the original films. Definitely going to get vote brigaded by men angry that Bill and Ted have daughters though. Love the review saying “Bill and Ted are too dumb to do anything”Funny and entertaining movie that was a great follow up to the original films. Definitely going to get vote brigaded by men angry that Bill and Ted have daughters though. Love the review saying “Bill and Ted are too dumb to do anything” despite the fact that the whole premise of the original films is that they’re airheads.… Expand
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auroradawnAug 28, 2020
We just got out of the movie and it was AAAMAAAZZZIIIIIINNNNGGGG!!!

I absolutely LOVE IT (and mind you I didn't like the 2nd one) and give it 5 stars!!! It's just what we all need to hear, an uplifting message that unites us and brings usWe just got out of the movie and it was AAAMAAAZZZIIIIIINNNNGGGG!!!

I absolutely LOVE IT (and mind you I didn't like the 2nd one) and give it 5 stars!!! It's just what we all need to hear, an uplifting message that unites us and brings us together. Maybe Bill & Ted can help unite our world through music too ❤… Expand
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AzathothWakesUpSep 4, 2020
Don't be fooled, this is the funniest movie in years, and even lives up to the level originals. All original cast, and the original writer too! Same great sense of humor even, so if you didnt like the first two, dont expect to like this oneDon't be fooled, this is the funniest movie in years, and even lives up to the level originals. All original cast, and the original writer too! Same great sense of humor even, so if you didnt like the first two, dont expect to like this one either. I was worried when i heard they had daughters, but they were actually the best part of the movie. My last bit of advice is if you get a little bored in the beginning with all the catching up, just skip to the 12 min mark, and from then on out its your typical Bill and Ted Adventure/Journey with the best aspects of each!… Expand
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AdamInTexasAug 29, 2020
No agendas forced down anyone’s throat to change anyone, 99.9% clean humor, feeling of a fun comedy from the 80s and 90s without having to use shocking and/or overly perverted humor to get your attention, you walked in relaxed and you leftNo agendas forced down anyone’s throat to change anyone, 99.9% clean humor, feeling of a fun comedy from the 80s and 90s without having to use shocking and/or overly perverted humor to get your attention, you walked in relaxed and you left relaxed. A most outstanding and triumphant Bill and Ted movie.… Expand
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RushaniahAug 29, 2020
Great addition to the franchise. The whole movie is a great way to bring in old fans and introduce new fans to the Wyld Stallyns.
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Johnsnow27Aug 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Good classic reboot of the old bill and Ted movies, all the negative 1 and 0 ratings are just kids probably aged 12 and are totally wrong which is sad because they can’t actually get the movie… Expand
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Csingle10Aug 30, 2020
Kept true to the spirit of bill & ted. Not forced, just the right amount of camp, an exactly what we needed to wrap up the franchise
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LuanLFPSAug 30, 2020
Wakanda forever, representatividade é tudo.
Filme muito bem construído, fotografia impecável.
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AleposanSep 2, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exelente película me encantó muy buena actuación10 de 10. Super recomendable.… Expand
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magpie006Sep 23, 2020
I just loved this. I had always held out hope they would make another, but I realized, I was most likely alone. However, it has been gratifying to see that so many others went out and watched it too! They did a great job with the movie goingI just loved this. I had always held out hope they would make another, but I realized, I was most likely alone. However, it has been gratifying to see that so many others went out and watched it too! They did a great job with the movie going with the grain of the previous movies. If you enjoyed Bill and Ted at all, you must see it! In these dark times it was a ray of sunshine.… Expand
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xdestronAug 29, 2020
As a fan of both B&T 1 and 2, I wouldn't change many things about this movie. Maybe a longer and more satisfying ending, but they didn't screw this one up.
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franciscoortizAug 29, 2020
Just a silly, fun yet smart movie about optimism and music. Curiously outrageous dynamic duos out to make things right! It has heart.
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DragonMan85Sep 10, 2020
Sometimes, I like to go to a high end steakhouse and buy a big fat medium cooked eye fillet, covered in a sweet garlic sauce, and topped with king prawns. I will usually wash it all down with a glass of very expensive whiskey that has a verySometimes, I like to go to a high end steakhouse and buy a big fat medium cooked eye fillet, covered in a sweet garlic sauce, and topped with king prawns. I will usually wash it all down with a glass of very expensive whiskey that has a very unique and complex finish...
Aaaaaand other times, I really just want a cheeseburger and a beer.
Bill and Ted are that cheeseburger and beer.
And if you go into a burger house expecting a rib eye and expensive whiskey, of course you are going to be disappointed.
It isn't a movie that requires a deep plot and emotive scenes in the rain.
It is a harmless flick about friendship, music, and the childhood dreams of ours that never really leave us, no matter how old we are. Bill and Ted were like two dumb puppies, that no matter how many times they run into the wall, you can't help but shake your head and laugh.
Now, they are grown up into big dumb scooby-doo dogs, and you get to watch them and their puppies run into walls together.
I am sure Keanu could be doing blockbusters right now, but he wanted to do this instead. This was an ultimate fan service movie meant as a thank you gift for the old fans.
I have read some weird reviews saying things like "This movie is trying to be politically correct, like calling girls princesses instead of babes".
Well... that is because the girls ARE princesses, duh. And I didn't notice any other political agenda in there. Some people don't really don't like women in movies that don't just get tied up by the bad guys.
I watched B&T growing up and I can't thank everyone involved enough for letting me step into their world one last time. Me and the Mrs both walked our with charmed smiles on our faces. Great job guys!… Expand
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SlickOpinionNov 16, 2020
DOPE! If you grew up watching Bill & Ted, you’ll appreciate the FACE THE MUSIC.
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Atacama01Aug 31, 2020
At the start I thought it was kinda bad, but by the end I thought it was a most excellent adventure. Party on dudes
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Benny0622Sep 10, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a good movie that was funny but sometimes had some stuff that was wrong with the plot like the girls being the ones that write the song in the original it said they did it and bill and Ted time traveled in the future but the world is ending later so if you Tim travel to 2022 there will be none but every thing else was funny and good… Expand
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Rhm_89Sep 18, 2020
Truly a great film and in my opinion it's truly the best of the Trilogy and finally gives us the satisfactory ending we've been on a journey with them on for years. It wasn't bogus but was bodacious. I highly recommend it.
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ChadyzGrooveSep 4, 2020
Surprisingly good, feels faithful to the originals, stupid, silly and fun. However at times it really feels like Alex Winters is carrying the weight of the whole cast. You'd have no idea he hasn't acted in 2 decades.
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JfazzelAug 28, 2020
Don't listen to the haters. It's a fun movie, and anyone pretending that this is some dismal failure to live up to the series is looking at the first two with WAY too much nostalgia (or apparently, in some cases, way too much anger at the "PCDon't listen to the haters. It's a fun movie, and anyone pretending that this is some dismal failure to live up to the series is looking at the first two with WAY too much nostalgia (or apparently, in some cases, way too much anger at the "PC culture" or whatever). It's exactly what should be expected from a Bill and Ted movie. It's fun, it's weird, if you enjoyed the first two, you'll like it unless you're making it live up to Bill and Ted movies that never existed.… Expand
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El112119Aug 29, 2020
I loved this movie, not as Bogus and Excellent Adventure than the 2 Previous Movies, but this movie oozes charm to it, i laughed my A** off through out the enitre film the jokes lands so well, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter really did want toI loved this movie, not as Bogus and Excellent Adventure than the 2 Previous Movies, but this movie oozes charm to it, i laughed my A** off through out the enitre film the jokes lands so well, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter really did want to make a third film after 20 years of waiting, and as a Fan of Bill and Ted series, The wait was Worth it

I didn't give it a perfect score cause i need more Grim Reaper scenes and Playing games with Bill and Ted… Expand
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someguyhereAug 28, 2020
Fun movie, don’t let people tell you otherwise, it’s what we need right now
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EnkylAug 28, 2020
it was a fun dumb movie like the others two, and i love that, simple as that.
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Mjcarrillo96Oct 29, 2020
Enjoyed this for the movie that it is: A cute, wholesome, and joyous homecoming for Bill and Ted! Keep in mind, I don't have any nostalgia for this franchise since I watched them for the first time during quarantine. And for that, I feelEnjoyed this for the movie that it is: A cute, wholesome, and joyous homecoming for Bill and Ted! Keep in mind, I don't have any nostalgia for this franchise since I watched them for the first time during quarantine. And for that, I feel inclined to say this one is my favorite. It incorporates the best of both original movies.

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter fill these roles like they never left them. It gets more hilarious with every scene and becomes very clear how passionated they were and how they wanted to make a modern story for Bill and Ted while still keeping the spirit of the originals intact. There’s no more homophobia (we should be excellent to each other after all) and the women now get to play a more significant part in the story; the daughters being an unexpected highlight. Samara Weaving is so adorable! And I love that they visit a lot more people of color this time around, too. It also blows my mind that this one is really the first entry to center the plot around MUSIC.

My main issue is that the movie looks too clean. I wish they shot this on film instead of digitally, because it looks pretty visually divorced from the previous films. But I eventually settled into it and it wasn’t a constant bother. The film also ends very abruptly and I would’ve liked just a little more breathing room after the finale, especially since I’m assuming this is the last time we’ll see these characters.

We could waste a lot of time debating whether these films are too dumb for their own good, but I’m not gonna bother. It brought me joy, so I’ll call it a good movie. Party on, dude!

P.S. - Bill and Ted’s wedding performance that was supposed to be terrible was actually a total banger!… Expand
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Fallenhero588Aug 28, 2020
If you enjoyed the first two you'll enjoy this. It's a a fun movie and stays true to the originals.
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JamesDrawsThngsAug 31, 2020
Bill and Ted Face the Music is the exact movie we need right now. A movie that is just so goofy, positive and endearing that it is just a gigantic breath of fresh air in this age of cynicism and mean-spiritedness. Keanu Reeves and AlexBill and Ted Face the Music is the exact movie we need right now. A movie that is just so goofy, positive and endearing that it is just a gigantic breath of fresh air in this age of cynicism and mean-spiritedness. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reprise their roles as Bill and Ted, two goofball musicians that were destined to unite the world through music, but have yet to do so. Now, they need to travel through time in order to discover that perfect song before all of time collapses in on itself. First off, it’s so great to see Keanu and Alex reprise their roles, especially Alex since retiring from acting. Both of them still have the same great chemistry, and they don’t try to come off as being younger than they are or, worse, as down on their luck cynical old men, but rather just older versions of themselves. They both have two daughters that have similar mannerisms and they do a great job in the movie as well. The relationship between the dads and the daughters could have been fleshed out a bit more, but it’s nice to see a family that is just so supportive of each other. William Sadler also returns as Death and he’s just as hilarious as he was in Bogus Journey. None of the performances feel phoned in. While this was a movie that didn’t really need to be made, everybody still cared about the project and wanted to make the best with what they got.

Speaking of which, that is admittingly one of the few downsides I had with the film. This was obviously made with a low budget, and at many points it shows, from bad green screen to relatively unimaginative locations. It doesn’t offer the same level of creativity as something like Bogus Journey. Some of the sub-plots also either don’t really go anywhere or kind of just get resolved in a throw-away fashion. The time travel rules don’t make sense, but it’s not meant to be taken all that seriously as it’s really just a vehicle to drive the plot forward. The movie itself also just kind of...ends, with no major resolution. Really, though, any major criticisms that I would have with this movie honestly get swept under the rug by how enjoyable it is. Face the Music just feels so out of place in this day and age, and yet that’s exactly why we need a movie like this. We could really go for a movie that is just plain wholesome and fun. You came back at just the right time, Bill and Ted, and I’m certainly grateful for it.… Expand
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LewisD25Aug 28, 2020
This was a fun movie. Was it a masterpiece? No. It is better than Bogus Journey, but not as good as Excellent Adventure. It is a fitting end to the Bill & Ted journey. I won’t go into spoiler-filled detail, but I felt that the core story wasThis was a fun movie. Was it a masterpiece? No. It is better than Bogus Journey, but not as good as Excellent Adventure. It is a fitting end to the Bill & Ted journey. I won’t go into spoiler-filled detail, but I felt that the core story was satisfactory, but the editing and pacing was off and character development was not as good as I would have liked.

The film spent too much time focusing on the different versions of Bill & Ted, and not enough time on building fun interactions with the new historical figures introduced in this film. There was a lot of missed opportunities that the first film captured that this film did not. William Sadler and Alex Winter stole the movie and Keanu Reeves was okay, but he just didn’t seem to be on his “A” game.

Overall, this is a movie worth buying or renting. It is 91 minutes of mindless fun that is a great distraction for a world that was in desperate need of one.… Expand
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Russell18Aug 29, 2020
Got a couple genuine laughs from me. The characters are the same from the original movies. Any one who complains about it being political trash are over sensitive. Any thing that can be considered political makes sense with in the plotGot a couple genuine laughs from me. The characters are the same from the original movies. Any one who complains about it being political trash are over sensitive. Any thing that can be considered political makes sense with in the plot development. It is oberll a fun goofy movie.… Expand
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HoppsHillSep 1, 2020
Long time Bill And Ted fan. This movie was well done and very enjoyable. Nothing feels forced down our throats. Even switching the kids from boys to girls seems like a right move by the end of the film. Fun ride well worth the price ofLong time Bill And Ted fan. This movie was well done and very enjoyable. Nothing feels forced down our throats. Even switching the kids from boys to girls seems like a right move by the end of the film. Fun ride well worth the price of admission. Party on dudes, and remember to be excellent to eachother!… Expand
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JadedWingsSep 7, 2020
Being a fan of the series for a long time, it's so fun to see Keanu and Alex return to the series. Keanu was a little bit too serious at times but very funny! Alex hasn't changed a bit imo. I had alot of laughs!
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kazperscSep 19, 2020
good old fun, exelent for a sunday movie! even if you dont knw anything about bill and ted
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SirXyonder777Sep 1, 2021
It's good to see such a beloved cult classic movie series come back. If you loved the old movies, you'll love this one too. It's not quite as good, but still amazing. It's very cool how we get to see Bill and Ted as adults now, see theirIt's good to see such a beloved cult classic movie series come back. If you loved the old movies, you'll love this one too. It's not quite as good, but still amazing. It's very cool how we get to see Bill and Ted as adults now, see their kids, and see them still be the same teens on the inside. Unfortunately, Rufus isn't there, but the actor died so that makes sense. An amazing movie, and a must watch for anyone who saw the originals.… Expand
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MarakaiSep 13, 2020
After a 29 year hiatus, the most bodacious of dudes, Bill & Ted, return to our screens to save us from complete and universal obliteration. It’s a continuation that no one really asked for but it’s a welcome addition to their airhead travelsAfter a 29 year hiatus, the most bodacious of dudes, Bill & Ted, return to our screens to save us from complete and universal obliteration. It’s a continuation that no one really asked for but it’s a welcome addition to their airhead travels nonetheless. Whether you find Bill & Ted’s adventures excellent or bogus will largely depend on whether you have childhood memories of them in the first place. It’s certainly a silly brand of humour and the latest instalment is no different but my memories are fond and it was delightful to see Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter fall back into these characters with ease. It’s nothing more than easy-going entertainment but sometimes that’s all you need. Party on dudes!… Expand
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MattyiceAug 28, 2020
While the actors trying to replicate their prior performances is a bit wonky and the story is a tad dragged out in the middle, the third Bill and Ted movie still has the spirit of the first two, kind of putting itself between 2 and 1 in termsWhile the actors trying to replicate their prior performances is a bit wonky and the story is a tad dragged out in the middle, the third Bill and Ted movie still has the spirit of the first two, kind of putting itself between 2 and 1 in terms of quality. The comedy is of the same spirit and it ends pretty radically (albeit also suddenly). Overall, it's a nice return to mainstream movies again after a long hiatus, but nothing crazy memorable like Excellent Adventure was.… Expand
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umaumaiAug 29, 2020
This movie is awful...and yet I loved nearly every minute of it. It was fun and for those of you who grew up with Bill and Ted it was nice to check back in on them. You can see where the story is going for the most part and that made for aThis movie is awful...and yet I loved nearly every minute of it. It was fun and for those of you who grew up with Bill and Ted it was nice to check back in on them. You can see where the story is going for the most part and that made for a plot that is somewhat too familiar, but there were so many surprises and cameos that I was finding myself laughing a lot and not caring once I gave up on wanting something different. There was however one new character that I could do without. As far a I can tell they were inserted as a plot device and given very little thought after they made it into the script. All of this said if you are, or where back in the day, a fan of Bill and Ted there is a lot to like here and I would check it out. If you’re new I’d check out the first one and if it entertains you then finish the trilogy. If you don’t like it then this is not for you.… Expand
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MarkTakayamaDec 21, 2020
I love the movie. I love Bill and Ted. I enjoyed the great story and characters. I haven't watched the previous episodes. It made me feel like watching them. Excellent!
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kirkenderOct 12, 2020
Face the Music is much better than you would expect from a 25 years later sequel no one wanted. Alex Winters truly lives in the character and is enjoyable to watch. Keanu Reeves struggles to hold onto the magic, and would have been much moreFace the Music is much better than you would expect from a 25 years later sequel no one wanted. Alex Winters truly lives in the character and is enjoyable to watch. Keanu Reeves struggles to hold onto the magic, and would have been much more convincing if he relaxed a little. The true stars of the film are Samara Weaving's Thea and Brigette Lundy-Paine's Billie, who legitimately deserve a sequel focused on them. The film runs at a brisk pace that is everything you would expect; then the characters get to hell and everything screeches to a horribly boring halt upon reuniting with Death. It's a scene that feels like it was the seed idea for this sequel, a 'getting the band back together after we broke up because of reasons,' that really isn't needed and considering the success of the rest of the movie, should have been left on the cutting room floor. Other than that, its super fun.… Expand
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KlebartSep 6, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Considering the movie is trying to wrap up a story 30 years in the making and 25 years after the last movie it was good. Introducing 2 new characters you know going in who is going to have major parts. Also there's not to much backstory to draw from although I would have hoped they made the future look a little more advanced and futuristic. The future and all three characters were a bummer. The daughter of Ruffus (spelling?) was lame, weak and un-necessary. At least Bill and Ted were a little more mature in this one. The ending was weak-ish and the timeline is confusing. I may have graded this a 6 but I saw the New Mutants movie before this so compared to that this looked like 10. Still enjoyable but go in with low expectations.… Expand
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AsclepiusAug 31, 2020
A successful final chapter in a series I grew up watching. It never made much sense to begin with, and harkened back to an age where films weren't supposed to take themselves too seriously. Would recommend for those familiar with the series.
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DrZombieDec 26, 2020
While not as good as the first two, this movie still manages to entertain, sure, it revisits some familiar story beats and tropes, and some of the acting is not on par, but there’s a lot of heart and sincerity behind it.
Also, it has aWhile not as good as the first two, this movie still manages to entertain, sure, it revisits some familiar story beats and tropes, and some of the acting is not on par, but there’s a lot of heart and sincerity behind it.
Also, it has a message that feels very relevant in today’s day and age. Watch it, have fun with some characters you already know and love, and most importantly... “Be excellent to each other”… Expand
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XASHA12Aug 30, 2020
Great Positive Film! Will put you into better spirits and a perfectly fine conclusion to the bill and Ted trilogy, definitely a good break from the corona madness
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AbeFilettiNov 13, 2020
Bill and Ted Face the Music is a most excellent way to end the trilogy. Now I give it a 7/10 which is definitely not bad. To start off Keanu Reeves, and Alex Winter somehow still feel like they are teenagers from the 80s. Also the addition ofBill and Ted Face the Music is a most excellent way to end the trilogy. Now I give it a 7/10 which is definitely not bad. To start off Keanu Reeves, and Alex Winter somehow still feel like they are teenagers from the 80s. Also the addition of their daughters was really cool. Especially Ted's daughter. I of course love Bill, and Ted in this film but I think Billy, played by Bridgette Lundy-Paine, was surprisingly the standout. She just felt so much like Keanu Reeves in the first film, while adding her own twist to it. I also think the journey the daughters went on was more excellent than the one Bill and Ted went on. Of course Bill and Ted's journey was still good, but I thought Billy, and Theo's journey was much cooler and more engaging. It also ends in probably the most satisfying way possible, and I didn't see how they ended it coming. My main problem though is it wasn't particularly funny. There were a few times you might chuckle, but there wasn't a time were I was dying laughing, for example when Bill and Ted are playing the games with death in Bogus Journey. And when you are making a comedy I think you have to be funny, and this movie really isn't that. Even though I said Bill and Ted still feel like teenagers I never felt like they reached the same level as they were in the first two movies. This an overall most excellent way to end off the Bill and Ted trilogy, but it has one really big fault in it not being that particularly funny. I give Bill and Ted Face the Music a 7.5/10 and a B-. I would like to end with a quote. ''Be excellent to each other. And Party on dudes.'' -Bill and Ted… Expand
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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023
It's like an old shoe that fits perfectly. Despite not doing everything it could with its ideas, it's as infectiously charming, funny, and likable as both of its predecessors. Not to mention there could be no better time for a movie about twoIt's like an old shoe that fits perfectly. Despite not doing everything it could with its ideas, it's as infectiously charming, funny, and likable as both of its predecessors. Not to mention there could be no better time for a movie about two equally as infectiously charming, funny, and likable dummies uniting the world through sheer positivity than right now.… Expand
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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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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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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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RalfbergsMar 21, 2021
It was ok. I assume for fans of original was interesting and nice, but since havent seen first one seemed a bit too dumb at times and overusing things like sayings etc from past movies. Nothing special, I think made more for fans of first.
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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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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.

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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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Mauro_LanariFeb 3, 2022
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Soderbergh bothers to be the executive producer of this frenzied fantasy. Keanu Reeves takes the opportunity to reintroduce himself as rocker (he was a member of the grunge-like trio Dogstar) and to parody a bit the phone booth(Mauro Lanari)
Soderbergh bothers to be the executive producer of this frenzied fantasy. Keanu Reeves takes the opportunity to reintroduce himself as rocker (he was a member of the grunge-like trio Dogstar) and to parody a bit the phone booth of "The Matrix", a bit the infernal location of "Constantine" and much more (for example "Mr. Nobody", Dormael 2009), but his pairing with Alex Winter seems like a bad remake of "Dumb & Dumber" (Farrelly 1994), besides there is not a single moment of good music.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetJul 7, 2022
Oh dear. I remember the original 2 films fondly, from when I was a kid/adolescent in the 90s. It was certainly amusing seeing the two original actors go back to their iconic roles, as if over/about 30 years hasn't passed since the last BillOh dear. I remember the original 2 films fondly, from when I was a kid/adolescent in the 90s. It was certainly amusing seeing the two original actors go back to their iconic roles, as if over/about 30 years hasn't passed since the last Bill and Ted film was out. I like the message behind the film but it is certainly very cheesy and quirky. The plot is a bit thin, though it had potential but I didn't find it memorable and I certainly wouldn't say its better than the first 2 films. I like the fact we meet the two main characters teenage kids. One female character I found a bit too weird (and another robotic type one I found off-putting) but its a short film and it is what it is. Not entirely unentertaining, in a silly way - nostalgia enducing, this is very much a film for fans of the first 2 films. It won't appeal to anyone else, I'd have thought. A bit of a cult film, this. Its ok-ish, I wouldn't recommend it.… 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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CarlElmoreNov 24, 2022
It's a very enjoyable movie but everything else about it isn't that great in my opinion.
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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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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
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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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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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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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mcgartoJan 18, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To start off I would like to say that at the time of writing I am 19 years old, so I do not have nostalgia for the Bill and Ted movies. I have watched all three movies and can confidently say that this movie was unnecessary, and definitely was not as good as the previous two movies. There are definitely a FEW funny moments between Bill and Ted, but those are far few in-between. The daughters are not funny whatsoever, and frequently made me cringe. They definitely came off as impersonators of Bill and Ted rather than two new characters expanding on the humor of the series. What made Bill and Ted great in the first place was that they were just two dorky, airheaded teenagers that somehow came off as charming. Billie and Theodora (daughters) were not charming and came off as trying too hard to be like Bill and Ted, rather than doing their own characters. The ending was disappointing because it was not Bill and Ted who saved the world but their daughters. The whole point of the first two was that the Wyld Stallyns were going to unite the world with their band's music. When the daughters save the world, they don't even play instruments. rather they use the equivalent of the real world app "Garage Band" to put together different sounds to make a song, which turned out to be generic and boring. Maybe they did this because because rock and metal aren't mainstream anymore? I'm not sure, but it definitely does not fit well with the aesthetic of the other two. Overall this is not the worst movie ever, but I think it does the Bill and Ted series a disservice. Watch it if you must, but don't expect too much.… Expand
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LoucetiosSep 3, 2020
I really really really wanted to like this. In full faith I sat down and watched this with an open mind and hoped for something resembling the banter, wit, and subtlety of the first two. A fool's errand ultimately.

When I was a kid my auntI really really really wanted to like this. In full faith I sat down and watched this with an open mind and hoped for something resembling the banter, wit, and subtlety of the first two. A fool's errand ultimately.

When I was a kid my aunt would bring tons of movies on VHS with her on Sunday to my gran's house and we'd watch everything from Bill & Ted to Edward Scissor Hands with her along with other classics. For Bill & Ted it was such an easy movie to like and enjoy. Me and my bro both loved metal and gnr at the time, so did my aunt god rest her soul.

Later when I was 20-25 I'd get home from a drunk night out and sometimes see Bogus Journey on the movie channels which is pretty close to the perfect 90s movie in my mind, plus it has a really good message that I think a lot of people could do with hearing these days.

Unfortunately the humor in the 2020 release here is just a disaster, I didn't laugh once. I felt happy at points that Alex Winters and Keanu got to relive their characters a bit while having a little light-hearted fun. In a sense at least the original team that made the movies got to have one last laugh together.

"Babes" have been replaced with "princesses". I don't think anyone expected the language to come back, but this writing is incredibly sterile.

I'd like to say there was some passing of the torch going on here but neither of these girls are exactly the next generation. They're both known actresses who are 26 and 28 respectively. It's kind of creepy and weird to see a 28 year old woman acting as if she's a teenager/child in designer dungarees. Kinda pretending to sound and act like a guy she saw in a 90s movie. Just didn't come across well at all.

Alex Winters and Keanu were 23 and 22 when they did the first movie and were largely unknowns cracking jokes about not getting carded (typical teenage thing). You can see how innocent and yet everyday they are. They should've given some kids their first crack at a movie instead of some starlets. (but other forces may be at play ofc, hollywood etc)

The moments like saying "all we are is dust in the wind dude" to Socrates are gone, or saying "why would we lie to ourselves?" after just meeting each other. No sadly the one liners have instead been replaced with.. Dennis the robot. (I can't remember his full name)

This character is GUARANTEED to make your skin crawl for how cringe the execution is. If anyone has a problem with this review, I want you to justify Dennis the robot to me first. Please. I want an explanation for that abomination of an idea.

You'd think they'd make a reference to being metal heads or something, yknow.. reuse the old material at least. Nope. Just "haha so awkward" and "quirky omg" stuff.

Yet despite that the movie in general comes across as deadly serious. No scenes of Napoleon discovering water parks or Mozart slaying the synths (criminal this wasn't done with new instruments). There's like 10 minutes of collecting all the historical figures, and then 5 minutes of terrible generic music at the end conducted by the girls. The Hendrix/Mozart scene could've been done a million times better.

There are some feel good moments but neither of the actresses playing the girls really come across as sincere for the entire movie. They just pseudo gush over musical greats and that really is the extent of their contribution to the movie. The movie felt afraid to give them more dialogue.

The wit and humor of playing Battleship with death is completely absent. The question is of course, why? Why is all the wit and humor absent? Well Bill and Ted are married it seems and marriage is hard.

It's an unfortunate case of too much to do and too little time with too big a cast that all have to be given screen-time.

Kristen Schaal dominates this movie for some reason, not sure how that happened. There are so many dumb useless characters that soak up a surprising amount of screen-time.

They could've cut that entire therapy scene. It's labored to such a ridiculous degree it's painful. Once again, it's just not particularly funny or clever. The jokes are "haha omg her reaction". Throw in a few puns here and there for christ sake.

Most of the dialogue is insanely labored. If you sit down and analyze it 90% of the scenes are just characters telling other characters what they need to do next.

Finally I'm going to talk about the biggest sin briefly. The music. The music is atrociously bad. They use off the cuff stock sound clips that sound terrible. Gone are references to Van Halen, incoming are tired references to theremins because yknow, quirkiness. There's generic OST orchestral music taken from some sound bank.

I came away from this feeling old, which at 30 I guess I am. So is the girl in the movie though so? I dunno. This movie is very confused about what it wants to be.… Expand
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imthenoobAug 1, 2021
The movies have been so-so for the most part so I didn't go into this with high expectations. Needless to say, It was worst than I thought it'd be. The acting is below average at best with some of it being downright cringe-worthy. The plotThe movies have been so-so for the most part so I didn't go into this with high expectations. Needless to say, It was worst than I thought it'd be. The acting is below average at best with some of it being downright cringe-worthy. The plot honestly makes no sense. They're told to write a song to save the world and try to go back (really forward) in time to steal it from themselves. Well, Clearly they never wrote it in the first place which is why they summoned Bill and Ted hundreds of years into the future to scold them for being unable to do so. So from the premise alone, I was out.

By the final act, I wanted to just skip until the end and I did. There were flashes early on of something decent but wow, this movie went into the toilet real quick.… Expand
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KraksAug 28, 2020
Forced politically correct trash. The 2 daughters are played awfully and written even worse. This was Bill & Ted: The Last Jedi, basically.
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bladexAug 29, 2020
after all these years the chemistry just isn't there. apart from the movie making absolutely no sense and not having a clue how time travel works the plot and cast is just plain dull and boring. a few chuckles you get here and there but apartafter all these years the chemistry just isn't there. apart from the movie making absolutely no sense and not having a clue how time travel works the plot and cast is just plain dull and boring. a few chuckles you get here and there but apart from that the whole movie just falls flat and fails to deliver. very disappointing. the story was absolutely stupid and also it ignores a lot of what happened in the credits in the last movie!… Expand
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viroodiemAug 30, 2020
Too much time in the grave to try and bring back from the dead.

While the performances were pretty decent,Samara Weaving Brigette Lundy-Paine do a most outstanding job imitating Reeves & Winter but do nothing to make anything but genderToo much time in the grave to try and bring back from the dead.

While the performances were pretty decent,Samara Weaving
Brigette Lundy-Paine do a most outstanding job imitating Reeves & Winter but do nothing to make anything but gender swapped imitations. Winter * Reeves both do a solid job reprising their roles and bringing something new to their characters with their age. Again overall the acting on its own was very solid, its just the writing was horrendous. The writing was terrible and given the benchmark of Bill & Ted franchise that is a bar so low you could trip over it. The "humor" was so dull, bland and inoffensive that its hard to suggest there was any comedy in it at all. I found two chuckles and they definitely were not at intended "jokes". The script completely missed the goofy humor from the first two and mostly just merged the main plot of 1&2 into a weird copypasta abomination.

I grew up with the original two films. I enjoyed them greatly and they stood in their place in the late late 80s and early 90s.

While media must evolve through time and story telling today is far different than it was 30 years ago, there is so much change that it illustrates all but the broad strokes of B&T were either forgotten or the writers were oblivious to. Most likely being from a period before many of the key writers being born.

Absent from this comedy movie about metalheads is... well.. metal. The soundtrack is proof of this. B&T1 soundtrack were roughly approximate to lighter mainstream metal in their representative time. Featured on both were acts like Faith No More, Megadeth, Warrant, Extreme and even KISS. B&T3 is basically devoid of not only mainstream modern or even 80-90s musicians, but of known artists at all. The soundtrack is pretty much just studio professionals akin to but not up to the level of Two Steps From H ell. Honestly for all the love this was supposed to be showing to metal from days gone by, the music comes off more like terrible "World" music. There is no anthem to be found here and all the songs are regrettably forgettable.

All in all I WANT to like the film but it was bland, boring, missing the point of the source material and going out of its way to ignore inspiration from it. It is just a retread of 1&2 mangled together into a butchered beast that is only concerned with trolling out nostalgic highlights and plodding its way through the mangled together patchwork plots of 1&2. It plays off more like a desperate payday to get Alex Winter in front of the camera instead of directing things nobody has heard of than a true successor to Bill & Ted.

One kudos I will give the film is that they resisted the urge to totally desecrate George Carlin's Rufus with age regression CGI & using a stand in actor and kept it to existing footage and manipulating existing audio tracks. Though they did WANT to.

2 is too low but 3 is way too kind. 2.65 from me. Not a true 3 but rounding up given the noble attempt by the actors to work out something with no script to work with that was clearly rushed and could have benefited from C19 giving them time to polish the whole project instead of trying to brute force a dud through.… Expand
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Iori504Sep 4, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well Hollywood has done it again. Successfully ruined another series just like they did with Star Wars. They’ve gone back and erased everything you knew about Bill and Ted and the Wyld Stalions. As we left off Bill and Ted were suppose to create peace and harmony in the world with their band and music. Cut through all the terrible attempts at comedy in this movie and cut straight to the fact that there sons/ now daughters are the heroes and effectively Bill and Ted are still just losers who never accomplished anything more than spawning these kids. We are told the Wyld Stalions would save the universe except in the end a mash up of artist playing terrible music out together by their daughters actually save the day. Along with everyone throughout time playing along with them somehow. The movie ends on a disappointing note with no real conclusion. The movie is almost completely void of comedy, and pays little homage or tribute to the originals. I really wish I would have skipped this and just considered the second one the real ending.… Expand
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RagnonAug 29, 2020
Loved the first the first, this was hot garbage. Regret paying money to see this.
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ioio32lSep 6, 2020
When will the movie industry realize being PC and comedy don't mix. This movie will make you cringe constantly.
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ImpeccableTasteDec 22, 2020
Just awful, and I payed full price, because I'm a true fan! The only positive was the cameos from previous films. The doofus daughters get way too much screen time!!!! I paid to see Bill & Ted not the bozo daughters.
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nicholi0901Sep 2, 2020
The first one is a lot better I feel like the actors are too old now and the acting is horrible!
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RoccoCilleJan 6, 2021
This is just a really, really bad movie that should never have been made. The original two Bill & Ted movies are free flowing, funny classics that were full of amusing jokes and insane situations. By contrast the third feels stale, forced,This is just a really, really bad movie that should never have been made. The original two Bill & Ted movies are free flowing, funny classics that were full of amusing jokes and insane situations. By contrast the third feels stale, forced, with a meandering plot that doesn't actually entertain with only a couple of laugh out loud moments the entire movie. It spends far more time with Bill & Ted meeting depressing versions of themselves as total failures, and facing up to being useless nobodies. That's not great comedy.

I finished it feeling like I had wasted 2hrs of my time, and really wishing I hadn't bothered.… Expand
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AhlgrenAug 28, 2020
So Keanu Reeves is one off my favorite actors, top 3.
So this sucks but it has to be said.
This is one of the worst sequel of a movie i have ever seen. The original Bill and Ted is ten times more fun to watch than this, and that movie isSo Keanu Reeves is one off my favorite actors, top 3.
So this sucks but it has to be said.

This is one of the worst sequel of a movie i have ever seen.
The original Bill and Ted is ten times more fun to watch than this, and that movie is form the 90s.
In the original Bill and Ted, B and T are the goofy ones.
In this movie everyone acts like them, almost every one.
Bill and Ted daughter are the worst characters in this.
I cringe ever time Billie (Brigette Lundy-Paine) opens her mouth. If you are a fan of the original , don´t watch this movie.
I watched the hole thing and it took the energy out off me.… Expand
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igan_decoAug 29, 2020
Much like their beloved animated counterparts Beavis and Butt-Head, Bill & Ted are the epitome of 90's goofiness. So, in a typical case of "damned if they do, damned if they don't", the franchise was faced with the conundrum of presentingMuch like their beloved animated counterparts Beavis and Butt-Head, Bill & Ted are the epitome of 90's goofiness. So, in a typical case of "damned if they do, damned if they don't", the franchise was faced with the conundrum of presenting "more of the same" or capitalizing on the fact that the duo is now comprised of two middle-aged suburban musicians, and thus far removed from the bubbly teens from the sequels. The film falls somewhere in between, unsure which way to go, and -worst of all- revisits old plots and ideas with little success. It's a movie no one asked, and bound for oblivion.… Expand
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Jp117Aug 29, 2020
Way to much like the original not all that funny didn’t like how they try to time travel again... guys are 40s-50s still sound like high schoolers didn’t like the girls replacing them more forced sjw crap overall meh!!
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sullyliamSep 10, 2020
Doesn't live up to the nostalgia. Big fan of Keanu but Alex Winter did a way better job in this one. The story was all over the place and not in the fun,lighthearted way that would have been acceptable. The daughters were boring, plagerisedDoesn't live up to the nostalgia. Big fan of Keanu but Alex Winter did a way better job in this one. The story was all over the place and not in the fun,lighthearted way that would have been acceptable. The daughters were boring, plagerised and shallow characters.Really had nothing to offer other than being a female imitation of what they thought their fathers acted like. Which is odd because the writer said he didn't want Bill and Ted to have sons because they would be too similar to the fathers. Although the writer would say otherwise it stinks of an agenda. Boys bad,girls good. The actresses really didn't shine in these roles. Not worth the wait or money. Better to wait to see it for free on cable. Had all the potential but execution was lackluster.… Expand
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RevanJJJul 17, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just watched it on Hulu. Glad I didn’t spend $39. huge fan, grew up with the originals. However this was terrible. Not funny on any level and I laugh watching Beavis & Butthead/Mel Brooks type of humor every night.

Part of it being the new trend to replace the dudes with women and make the dudes losers who need to be saved doesn’t help. Honestly, it’s just a mess. I tried hard to laugh. To find something familiar and actually funny. It’s basically Ghostbusters 2016.… Expand
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ThwompthingAug 29, 2020
Not funny whatsoever. I have no idea how people actually like this style of boring humor, but that's exactly what this is, and it's one of the worst. Comparable righteously unfunny movies like this would be Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, ScaryNot funny whatsoever. I have no idea how people actually like this style of boring humor, but that's exactly what this is, and it's one of the worst. Comparable righteously unfunny movies like this would be Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Scary Movie 5, and the latest Dumb and Dumber sequel. These actors are just too old and cannot pull off any kind of humor anymore in films like these. It's mostly due to the AWFUL script, so it's not all on the actors. The jokes are absolutely terrible. Jokes like "that was not a song" or "those are the worst us's yet, dude" or "most non-triumphant" are not even remotely funny. This is another one of the worst comedies I have ever seen. Never was a fan of the bill and ted series, so this really didn't surprise me. It gets 1 out of 10 for being a ONE time watch, if that. People really have terribly low standards in comedies if they like this film.… Expand
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ale6worldSep 7, 2020
Very very bad, the actor's did not do a good job in the whole movie. I prefer to watch the other's two movies than this crab.
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hollowMaskAug 28, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Woke things are afoot at the Circle-K.

Bill & Ted can't be the heroes because "2020" so it's all about their daughters.

The daughters played as poor, one dimensional, over-the-top mockeries of the original B&T characters...

Once more, instead of originality, the pabulum factories of Hollywood have to ruin what was good and drag it down into the mud with their political agendas.… Expand
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Norrie80Aug 29, 2020
LMFAO WTF were they thinking with this movie I would rather slither over broken glass than watch this crap again.
Real bad avoid at all costs.

And I am a fan of the first two movies by the way
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Rudimus_PrimeJan 23, 2021
This movie alone killed the series for me amd Any nostalgic petson who invested themselves in the two previous iconic movies in their youth. I was anxious to see Bill and Ted. Instead we got a heaping helping of their kids, who were disneyThis movie alone killed the series for me amd Any nostalgic petson who invested themselves in the two previous iconic movies in their youth. I was anxious to see Bill and Ted. Instead we got a heaping helping of their kids, who were disney channel corny. I just really didnt enjoy the story ending or concept of the third movie. I absolutely hated it.… Expand
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heloheAug 29, 2020
I laughed once in the whole movie. Considering the previous two were crap as well I did not expect much. But I would give the previous installments the benefit of the doubt because they came during a time when a lot of absolute crap comediesI laughed once in the whole movie. Considering the previous two were crap as well I did not expect much. But I would give the previous installments the benefit of the doubt because they came during a time when a lot of absolute crap comedies were produced.… Expand
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Qgal5kapNov 8, 2020
When I saw Kristen Schaal, I knew this was gonna suck. A little later I fell asleep...
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ignore78Aug 29, 2020
i really like the first movie. but what piece of crap is this. Keanu Reeves cant act. and he have done so much plastic surgery that he look wierd.
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OlivierPielAug 28, 2020
I lasted 8 minutes. Never have I felt more depressed by a film. Possibly worst acting performance of this century & ruined memories of the original.
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aaron2203Aug 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful reboot garbage. The "smart" daughters have the same adventure their fathers had in the original film by collecting historical figures in order to help their loser fathers. It ends up being completely pointless because the daughters end up being the ones who save the world by writing and performing the perfect song that unites the world.... Aside from the awful script and laughable product placement, the acting from some of the characters is just unwatchable. The actors who played the daughters, and the person who played Louie Armstrong are horrendously bad. I mean J.R. high-school play bad.… Expand
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oriondcAug 28, 2020
Retconned story makes Bill & Ted too stupid to save anything, so the story focuses on how the women are better than the men at everything. Just another political soapbox movie like so many others. Really sad way to end this franchise.
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NashmiteMar 9, 2023
I rate this as a 0, but it truly deserves a negative number for the damage it intentionally (tries) to inflict on the IP. I say "tries" because this... whatever it is, doesn't qualify as canon. It attempts to change past truths about Bill &I rate this as a 0, but it truly deserves a negative number for the damage it intentionally (tries) to inflict on the IP. I say "tries" because this... whatever it is, doesn't qualify as canon. It attempts to change past truths about Bill & Ted's family, established at the end of Bogus Journey. This is a trend that I see more and more in cinema today; Hero destruction (see also "Luke Skywalker" and most/all of the MCU, etc). Also, this... what ever it is, "attempts" to change the established, over-arching premise that Bill & Ted (and not anyone else) are in fact the Great Ones who save the world (see: Excellent Adventure and Bogus Journey). If I'm wrong, then this isn't a spoiler, right? That aside; the acting is horrid, the characters are forgettable, and the story is uninspired, even if called a "stand-alone." But, given the atrocities that these criminals have perpetrated on we the people, rest assured that they will pay the ultimate penalty for what they have done. Enjoy the show!… Expand
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BloodhuskAug 30, 2020
I regret paying money to watch this. It was pretty bad. Retconning their sons? Come on. The movie was not funny at all. Surprised Bill & Ted were not retconned to POC.
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