Classic Friday : Bill And Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) 9/10

Starring : Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, Hal Landon Jr, Terry Camilleri, Dan Shor, Tony Steedman
Director : Stephen Herek
Running Time : 86 mins

A time traveller named Rufus (Carlin) travels back in time to prevent Bill Preston (Winter) and Ted Logan (Reeves) from failing their history exams and preventing the end of all future civilisation. So he gives them a time travelling phone booth, and they set about travelling through time to meet some of the historical figures they’re supposed to write their report on.

This movie was made on a relatively small budget, but still manages to last the test of time. It is full of silly one-liners and memorable moments, and the supporting cast of historical figures all play their parts magnificently. The very idea of two slackers being the foundation of future society is somehow both comforting and disturbing, but it is played quite well and makes for a charming little tale.

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