Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is a 1989 American science fiction comedy film directed by Stephen Herek and written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon. The first installment of the Bill & Ted franchise, it stars Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter and George Carlin. It follows Bill (Winter) and Ted (Reeves), who travel through time to assemble historical figures for their high school history presentation. It received positive reviews and was a modest box office success, grossing $40 million against a $10 million budget. Winter and Reeves reprised their roles in two sequels: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) and Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020).

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Rufus introduced us to a place called the mall.

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And something called credit cards.

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I got them out of England just before they had to marry those royal ugly dudes. Way to go, Rufus.

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How can we ever thank you, Rufus? You can start by signing this for my kids.

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- Why? - They're big fans of yours.

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- What? - Everyone is.

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Wyld Stallyns' music has become the foundation of our whole society.

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No way!

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Yes way!

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In fact, I believe you were there. That futuristic place with the domes?

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And the totally excellent music.

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They totally worshipped us there. I know. That's why I was sent to make sure you passed your history report. If you guys were separated, it would have been disastrous for life as we know it.

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You see, eventually, your music will help to end war and poverty. It will align the planets and bring them into universal harmony... ...allowing meaningful contact with all forms of life... ...from extraterrestrial beings to common household pets. And... ...it's excellent for dancing.

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Why don't you have the ladies sign as well, would you please? - After all, they are in the band. - They are? Excellent!

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Where are you going, Rufus?

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I got a surprise for you.

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Here.

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That's to help you as you start your new band.

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Thanks, Rufus. I just have one further humble request: If I might be so honored to jam with you?

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- Do you know how to play, Rufus? - I play a little.

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