If I were to tell you about an actor that has worked consistently in major Hollywood movies for over two decades, has worked often with Academy-Award winning writers, actors and directors and who has a legion of fans that follow him in all his movies no matter the genre or story, what would your immediate reaction to this person be? Would you think “Wow, this guy must be great. Twenty years of studio movies, he must be talented?” Based solely on the description of the actor written above, with no names attached, would you ever in your right mind assume that the person was bad at his craft; that he sucked? Chances are you wouldn’t. And yet, if after giving you that description I told you the actor was Keanu Reeves, I bet I know what your reaction would be. “He sucks!”
I just don’t get it. In every interview he gives he comes across as an insightful, cerebral, well-rounded person who doesn’t mire himself in the vagaries of stardom and never asks for more than he needs. His co-stars glow about him, and quality directors line up to put him in their movies. And yet, for some inexplicable reason, he is plagued by this notion that he is dumb. And that he is untalented. And I just don’t get it.
How can he suck if he’s still making big movies twenty years into his career? The majority of his early peers are gone and forgotten; actors like Christian Slater, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Andrew McCarthy, et al, and yet here he is coming out with a huge new movie this Friday (The Lake House). He has survived critical drubbings more severe than he deserves. He has been heckled and flamed and deplored because he has good looks, but a vacant affectation. He is perceived as a flat actor, devoid of charisma, empty of emotional depth. And yet, he’s still here making big movies. So you explain it to me.
I have been a fan of Keanu since his Bill & Ted days. I have defended my love for the man who would be Neo to every one of my friends and family. I have gotten into screaming matches with people I barely know, just because I heard them bash the man. And I have never lost an argument about him, because no one can prove that he isn’t a gifted, talented performer. They lose, because I can prove that he is.
But my arguing stops now. Once and for all I am going to prove to the world that Keanu Reeves does NOT suck. And I will prove it to you in 40 point list format. I promise you that when you finish reading this piece you will respect, admire and appreciate the talent that is Keanu Reeves.
Let the proving begin…
1. If you weren’t impressed by Keanu’s mean, Southern Redneck in The Gift or at least agree he was impressively intense, well then we have nothing to talk about. Just click the “X” and leave this site immediately.
2. Contrary to popular belief, has never won a Razzie Award. Which is more than I can say for these actors: Halle Berry, Charlton Heston, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, Marlon Brando, Dennis Hopper, Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone, Faye Dunaway, Woody Harrelson and Madonna
3. Without being asked, gave $38 Million dollars to The Wachowski Brothers so that they could properly finish the Matrix sequels. $38 Million! Let’s see Tom Cruise drop that much for one of his clunkers.
4. Has worked with the following critically acclaimed directors: Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, Bernardo Bertolucci, Gus Van Sant, Sam Raimi, Taylor Hackford, Lawrence Kasdan, Stephen Frears, Richard Linklater
5. “Whoa”
6. Keanu’s name means “cool breeze over the mountains” in Hawaiian, which is pretty cool. Compare that to Jean Claude Van Damme, which is loosely translated in German as “giant douchebag”.
7. The night before he was to shoot his kissing-heavy love scene for A Walk in the Clouds, Keanu took a hockey puck to his mouth, which required six stitches. He still showed up the next day for work and shot the scene over the course of six hours. Let’s see a pussyboy like Orlando Bloom do that! Keanu is hardcore.
8. Showing extreme foresight and good judgment (which is more than I can say for Sandra Bullock), passed on an easy $10 million payday to star in Speed 2, because he didn’t think the script was any good. And he was right. Tell me again why people think he’s stupid?
9. Deferred part of his salary on The Replacements (2000) so Gene Hackman could be cast. Obviously, the man knows what makes a movie great. And that would be the Hack Man.
10. Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They don’t just give those out, you know.
11. A personal quote: “I’m a meathead, man. You’ve got smart people, and you’ve got dumb people. I just happen to be dumb.” At least the man is brave enough to admit who he is.
12. Is not nearly as stiff, wooden or stupid as Paul Walker.
13. Has starred in six $100 Million grossing movies. Which is more than the following actors who many claim are “better” than Keanu: Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Colin Farrell, Richard Gere, Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke, Val Kilmer, Jude Law, Matthew McConaughey, Sean Penn, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Kevin Spacey, Vince Vaughn, Dennis Quiad and Al freakin’ Pacino!
14. Almost never shows up in tabloids, an extremely welcome quality considering the glut of media whores we have today (ahem, TomKat!).
15. Yeah it gave people the impression he’s an idiot, and no, it’s not Shakespeare, but c’mon, who doesn’t love Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure!
16. “I am an F-B-I Agent!” That line rules.
17. Decided to leave his band “Dogstar” so that the rest of the group would not be held back by his celebrity or by his busy schedule. Which is more than I can say for a few other jackass actors/wannabe rockers (ahem, Russell Crowe).
18. Managed to keep a straight face all the way through the abysmally crappy Sweet November. That takes talent people.
19. Has worked with the following Academy Award winning actors: Al Pacino, Gene Hackman, Rachel Weisz, Charlize Theron, Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Marisa Tomei, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, Anthony Quinn, Kevin Kline, William Hurt, and then guy who played Bill in Bill & Ted’s. I’m pretty sure he’s won a couple Oscars by now.
20. Is “The One”. Warrants mentioning.
21. Knows his acting limitations and in doing so, does not try to overextend himself in roles he couldn’t do; which means not only that his movies are better, but so is every movie he turns down. He’s making movies he’s NOT in better, someone give it up for this man.
22. Does not own a computer. So you know what that means… is not a MySpace whore.
23. In his review for Speed, Roger Ebert had this to say about Keanu: “Keanu Reeves has never had a role like this before. In fact, in his previous film, he played the mystical Prince Siddhartha, and generally he tends toward dreamy, sensitive characters. That’s why it’s sort of amazing to see him so cool and focused here, a completely convincing action hero who is as centered and resourceful as a Clint Eastwood or Harrison Ford in similar situations.”
24. Has made movies in every single genre.
25. He played Buddha. No, I’m serious, “the” Buddha. Between playing the freaking Buddha and playing a stoner in Bill & Ted’s, why do people think he has no range?
26. Back in the 80’s, he taught stoners of the world something about history (and brought Napoleon to Waterlube). Also, I’d be remiss if I didn’t add that he’s totally non, non non, non non, non, non heinous.
27. And despite being viewed as a “stoner”, has never been pigeonholed on screen. In his various film roles, he has played: an FBI agent, a cop, a serial killer, a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, the One, a Quarterback, a musician, an ad exec, a nuclear physicist (hello!), a redneck, a soldier, the freakin’ Buddha, a gay hustler, and a Dog Boy.
28. He knows kung fu. So, you know, don’t screw with him.
29. When Keanu decides to do a sequel: Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey. When Keanu decides not to do a sequel: Speed 2. Can this guy pick winners, or what?
30. Is none of the following: a Scientologist (Tom Cruise), a john (Hugh Grant), a drug addict (Robert Downey Jr.), a cheat (Jude Law), a phone-thrower (Russell Crowe), hard to work with (Val Kilmer) or a mean bastard (Sean Penn)
31. Besides his obvious acting talents, Keanu also: surfs, rides motorcycles, was a good enough hockey goalie to earn the nickname “The Wall”, performs Shakespeare, reads philosophy, plays guitar in a slew of rock bands, ballroom dances, horseback rides, and “knows” kung fu. Is there anything he can’t do?
32. His name is actually pronounced “kay-ah-nu”, not “key-ah-nu”, and yet never makes a fuss out of it (ahem, DEMI!).
33. Has romanced on-screen: Charlize Theron (twice), Sandra Bullock (twice), Monica Bellucci (twice), Rachel Weisz (twice), Carrie-Anne Moss (thrice), Diane Lane, Connie Nielson, Dina Meyer and Uma Thurman. This does not necessarily prove his specific level of suckage, but it does prove that hot actresses want to bang him on-screen, which is an important quality in today’s movie stars. For example, nobody wants to nail Adam Sandler, and he’s not nearly as good an actor as Keanu, even if you count Punch-Drunk Love twice.
34. Was in the Pilot episode of the awesome short-lived Jay Mohr show, Action. And since that show ruled all, he in turn, receives a percentage of the ruling. Let’s say 17%.
35. To his everlasting credit, never made a cameo appearance on Will & Grace, which makes him only one of five movie stars in the world never to have done so.
36. Was the host for a documentary show called “Children Remember the Holocaust.” He supports the faith, I support him.
37. Has a college class based around his movies. “The Films of Keanu Reeves” at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Name another supposedly “sucky” actor that has a college class named after him? That’s right, you can’t, because Keanu’s the only one. Because he kicks ass AND educates the youth of tomorrow.
38. Turned down the Val Kilmer role in Heat to do a production of Hamlet in Canada. If I haven’t said it before, let me say it now, the man is devoted to his craft. He works on it, he tries new things. He keeps working. Even if you think he’s not getting better, at least he’s trying. How many movie stars keep pushing themselves after they hit it big? How many just coast along on generic roles and unspectacular performances? Keanu pushes himself. Fuck all to his limitations, he pushes himself and I respect him for it.
39. British theater critic Roger Lewis of the Sunday Times in London (who knows something about Shakespeare, after all he is British) had this to say about Keanu’s Winnipeg-based performance of The Prince of Denmark in Hamlet: “He quite embodied the innocence, the splendid fury, the animal grace of the leaps and bounds, the emotional violence, that form the Prince of Denmark. He is one of the top three Hamlets I have seen, for a simple reason: he ‘is’ Hamlet.”
40. Brought unto the world the phrase “Bogus, dude”, for which we are all eternally grateful.
Now tell me, after reading this piece, do you still think he sucks?
I didn’t think so.
Bangarang!
Thanks for the link PrimaDonna!
His character certainly looks like he’s going to be a character
Good to see him happily back at work – looks like the poor guy is getting some sun as well – hope it’s not as hot in the ‘mean streets’ of LA as it is here!
With the cast they’ve built up, and the story line, I’m looking forward to seeing this one too
Can you tell me what the f…k should I do now, with this hole in my heart
Live around it my dear
That kind of thing keeps ya alive, ya know!
Hot dog Jay Man, this thing has rolled over 400!
Cool!
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and here… http://www.dlisted.com/node/10988
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You missed a 5…405 reasons, only in this site but,there are hundreds of them, each one with hundreds of good reasons!!!(And still accruing)
Reasons why he sucks ? Only one…ENVY. Humans after all.First, show what you have done, then give your opinion. The one that can throw the first stone… does not exist !!! Keanu : YOU ROCK !!!!
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Happy Aniversary, Jay !!! June 14th !! The date of the first coment in here.
“It is not about being a hammer, because it is not about of how to strike, but how to resist” Keep going Keanu !!!!
Of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks !!!
Tacos Jay Man 406/365 !
Cool Breeze !!!
Are those photos of Keanu with the fans recent in the links you provided, PrimaDonna? If so, Keanu simply amazes me how young he looks for his age. He looks like a college boy in these photos. He simply never ages. He is so handsome! Oh..la..la!
To all of you, the ones that realy suck :
” When a great genious appears in this world, is possible to recognize him by this signal: All stupids go against him ”
” Great men are like beautiful flowers, that grow in spite, of the manure which envious ones throw on them ”
“Many think that to have talent, is a matter of luck, but do not think that having luck…is a matter of talent ”
A SMILE IS LESS EXPENSIVE THAN ELECTRICITY AND GIVES MORE LIGHT
Yeah Joanna, quite a few pics of his Night Watch stuff showing up lately
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The man does look good, doesn’t he? Working certainly agrees with him!
And I agree with ya Jay, it may even be Night Watch that does the trick. Be nice if SD would, but that may not be mainstream enough
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Not that I’m insinuating that Oscar is political or anything
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Sweet november does not suck.
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Keanu Reeves transforms into Dr. Lancelot Ware, founder of Mensa.
Wouldn’t be surprised at all
The Master of Misdirection himself might say differently, but Those who Watch would (affectionately of course) disagree with him
Here’s a thought. I’m curious as to why does just about every Keanu comment thread have at least one person asking if Keanu is gay? I don’t get it. Does Keanu look gay? Does Keanu act gay? Does Keanu dress gay? I just don’t get where these other people see something in Keanu that make them suspect he is gay. And besides, who the hell cares if hes gay or not? It’s not like you’re ever going to get the chance to sleep with him so why not just enjoy the eye candy and stop wondering if he prefers fish or sausage. Besides, thinking too much will give you a headache whereas just doing nothing but gazing at this tall, dark and handsome adonis will give you sweet pleasure. God sure was good to Keanu! sigh
stop wondering if he prefers fish or sausage.
ROFLMAO!
And certainly no one’s business but his own
OMG! I just about died laughing after reading that line “stop wondering if he prefers fish or sausage” from your post, Heather. You have a point though. There are so many Keanu forums where someone asks if Keanu is gay. Like See’r wrote, it’s no one’s business in the first place. But to answer your question, we Keanu fans know why Keanu hasn’t dated lately because of his past personal losses of his ex-girlfriend and baby daughter but people who aren’t aware of his past judge him as gay just because he’s still single and not dating. They just don’t get why Keanu Reeves aka “The One” who can have any woman he wants, is still single in his forties and is rarely seen dating…so of course, they assume the only answer is he’s gay. That’s how close-minded some people are. And then there’s always those jealous men out there that say he’s gay because they’re jealous that so many women are crazy over him. Fact is, Keanu FATHERED a child and almost married a WOMAN before tragedy struck. So these close-minded people need to just leave him alone where his sexuality is concerned.
By the way, has anyone been seeing those photos of Keanu on the set of his new movie Night Watch? OMG! Keanu in a cop uniform is super HOT! I always love a man in uniform but gorgeous Keanu in a uniform is sending me over the edge! Hubba-Hubba! And I know this was asked before, but how does Keanu never age? I want to know his secret.
The first site has 20 amazing photos of Keanu on the set of Night Watch. You can view all the sexy Keanu photos from these links..
http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/07/12/keanu-reeves-amaury-nolasco/
http://www.dlisted.com/node/12520
http://popsugar.com/390600?sidcheck=1&idcheck=1
I finaly got it !! Now love is reduced to fish and sausage…buaj !! And you wonder why he does not date ?? Where did humans lost their spirit ?? Where are them, that can not see further than their noses? If you think love is about fish and sausages… go to the nearest market. Making love is the most beautiful and sublime thing that we humans can enjoy but, when you practice it just like a sport, it loses the meaning and you find your self empty and that emptiness cannot be filled with a sausage or a penis.That is why, loneliness is a conditionant of our times, because they think is only about pleasure but, the pleasure goes away, specialy when there is no love to support it. No one is to judge and I know its just my way of seeing things. Keanu is a soul not a sausage, he sure knew once, what love is and he respects it. When you have dead as near as he does, the more you respect life. He gives value for what things mean, not for what they are worth. Ask Kim. A man has the right to look down @ another man, just when he is helping him to rise. Final thought: This world stinks… like sausage and fish. And we are the only responsible ones, to have lost the respect within our own selfs. Thank God there are still men like Keanu that even with his nice looks, does not prostitutes his life and exchanges human body liquids, just with who ever, just for the moment,just for the pleasure, just to shut peoples mouths. Happiness is not to be found in the top of the mountain,but in the way to raise. Love is not to be found in the climax, but in the beautiful moments you live with your beloved ones. He has been there. Sausages and fish…buaj !!
Keanu is a soul not a sausage
I’m sorry Maria Inez, I know you aren’t looking for a laugh, but I couldn’t help getting a chuckle out of this one
PrimaDonna, how does K man stay so youthful, and young in appearance? It’s the spirit that inhabits the gray matter, the Wild Child is still very much a part of him – thank the Gods
“A man does not stop loving when he becomes old, he becomes old when he stops loving” We all know he is a loving person, that is the formula.
See´r:
Hopefuly you didn´t got the chuckle out of nobody´s sausage! Ja,ja,ja ! (Sorry, couldn´t resist…pay back time, you started it !!
Luv ya !
I want to say for the record that I think Keanu is a hundred times better than over-rated Johnny Depp or Orlando Bloom who both always seem to steal the spotlight. I personally can’t stand Johnny Depp’s fakeness. He has publically critisized America in one of his interviews and lives in Paris for that reason but yet he comes to America to make his millions on AMERICAN movies. America must not be that bad after all, right Johnny?..and can I ask you why you always look like a complete dirtbag when you show up to your movie premieres? Johnny do not compare to Keanu in the least. Same goes with Orlando Bloom. Keanu is not only better-looking than the two of them put together, he’s also got a better personality, better movies and…yes, is the better actor. He’s got charisma and a coolness about him that keeps your eyes locked on the big screen whenever he’s on. He reminds me of James Bond..tall, dark and handsome with a cool demeanor. He is an icon and he’s been around 20years and he will be in the next 20yrs. He’ll always be loved and unforgetable, you’ll see.
Right on, KeanuRulez! I so agree with you! I never could understand the appeal of Johnny Depp. Keanu on the other hand, is every woman’s dream guy. I could watch him all day and night. ((sigh))
Oh and this article was on Keanuweb.com today. Hmmm, where Johnny Depp or his movies in this lineup, huh?—-
Some major Keanu action in the Times of London today
Times Online ( UK) – August 2, 2007
[languages: English (original); Italian]
“We thought you might be interested to know that, in our rundown of the 10 best action movies ever, there are three Keanu Reeves movies – making him easily the most bankable action movie star ever!” [by: Michael]
Full story: here
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/artsandentertainment/film/article2180595.ece
I would say that in his younger years Keanu looked more pretty/cute, boyishly charming, but now in his forties he is truly handsome. He looks mature and more masculine, whatever, and even more beautiful than before. His eyes became more expressive, lips are as beautifully carved as ever, and his smile (when he smiles!) is charming, genuine and catching. He has grown some “weight” in cheeks, but that doesn’t spoil the whole impression. His eyes change color from black to hazel and even to almost cherry on photos. He can smile and look with such a dignity that it’s amazing! He doesn’t smile much, but when he does you can’t help smiling back. He has that unique quality to touch something inside your soul, and he’s getting better with time, like noble wines.
Oh hey, Asan! You’ve noticed the eye color too! Fascinating, not black, not really brown, and with that eerie reddish cast in certain lighting
I’ve only seen a handful of people with color like that (and a few fingers left over to count with even!).
The young Keanu was spectacular (so full of fun) but the mature Keanu.. Oh yeah.. geez, don’t get me started
Keanu: the face of an angel, the body of a God, and a heart as big as the heavens. The Matrix movies had it right, he is “THE ONE”
Awesome article man! Kudos for you! Keanu is “the man”!
Not literally though… you guys already know what i mean. *cough-alancumming-cough
Still my respect for him reamains.
Go neo!
wow posted on June 13, 2006 – online for than a year now – and people are still cracking up. Respect, man! ;D
So, comment N° 426:
I just can agree with the majority – most excellent article about THE ONE! My second time to read it now and still roflmao…
Think I’ve never read anything that entertaining and fcking true about totally bodacious Mr Reeves before! *lol I guess this piece earned you a whole bunch of new readers ;D – and deservedly so!
I could blather on and on about it and quote every single line – well, I think I’d better just print it out haha
Just keep up your most entertaining style of writing! Absolutely love it lmao
Need to stop myself now or I’ll be still writing about my most favorite topic tomorrow
Station!
Wurz, how can you say you respect Keanu and then insinuate that he is gay all in the same comment? I’m sorry, but that isn’t what I call respect when you go around hinting he’s gay when in fact, he isn’t. When will people get it through their thick heads that the man fathered a child? And before you naysayers say that a gay man can easilly father a child to cover up what he really is, let me point out that Keanu is a decent, honorable man and would never use a woman like. That’s so NOT him. I’m so sick of the “gay” insinuations already. He lost his ex-girlfriend and baby daughter to tragedy, for Christ sakes! Maybe that’s the reason why he’s scared to commit to another relationship. Leave the poor man alone!
Seriously people, I do not want to keep repeating this. Sexual preference is not what we are talking about here. I will NOT approve comments based around whether or not Keanu is gay. Try to stay on-topic, kids.
Thank you for playing!
Hey Jay, can we talk about how Keanu is such eye candy? I love to gush about his lovely ASSets. hehe
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Jay, I like what you wrote,and I like Keanu, But I have a questions for you if so many people don’t like him and such why are they even bothering to write a replie to it? Also since they don’t like him why are the going to see him at the movie? I don’t personally don’t spend 8 to 10 dollars on a movie tickets to see actors I don’t like (ie.Cruise,Bloom,Depp)
And one other thing,in Much to Do About Nothing, I really like it, he was very sublime as the villain, and beside it also had Denzel Washington,Kate Beckinsale,Emma Thompson to name a few so why don’t they b**ch about any of them?
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Ummm. One problem. He was never a gay hustler. That was the movie, My Own Private Idaho (you’ve got a picture from that movie on this very page http://www.thejay.com/wp-content/keanuriver.jpg)
In that movie, yes Keanu sold himself to men and women, but the late River Phoenix(the blonde one, brother of Joaquin Phoenix) was the gay one who in infatuated with Keanu in the movie, but Keanu turned him down – but they were still best friends. Keanu only sold himself for the money, he didn’t particular enjoy fucking guys(his character that is), he just did it because he needed the money and didn’t want to ask his dad. But you made some very strong arguments.
I agree–Keanu does not sucketh.
Are you a lawyer? Your arguments for Keanu not sucking is just as creative as “if the glove don’t fit, you must acquit.”
Because I would definitely vote not guilty!
Sounds like you hit the 5:00 o’clock cocktail hour by #38–and you almost got through the whole thing with out an expletive.
You were back on track on numbers 39 and 40.
I think his best acting was in “The Lake House.” Even my husband was surprised that he did a great job in it!
My girlfriend cannot understand why Diane Keaton’s character would choose Jack Nicholson’s character over young “Dr. Keanu” in “Something’s Gotta Give.” My friend and I are both soccer mom-types but cooler, (we do Pilates and go the Coffee Bean afterward) and we just love Keanu. We are the same age as he is but we giggle together like teenagers when we talk about him–even in front of our husbands!
Yes, very entertaining essay–I thoroughly enjoyed it! I look forward to reading more of your work. KUDOS.
Pardon my grammatical error on the second line of the last post above. Here is my revised line:
Are you a lawyer? Your arguments for Keanu not sucking ARE just as creative as “if the glove don’t fit, you must acquit.”
You know us journalism-types, everything has to be perfect before it goes to print!
Well, done. “I am an FBI agent” is maybe my favorite line in a movie ever.
Is Keanu gay or bisexual? There are so many rumors that he is and thats why hes still single. I wouldn’t mind if he was gay. A guy can dream, cant he? Hes a real goodlooking man and im one of the few guys who likes his movies and think hes cool too. Great article.
It’s funny how women hope Keanu is straight and gay men hope Keanu is gay but it really shouldn’t matter whether Keanu is gay, bisexual or straight. He appeals to both men and women not because of his sexual preference but because of his equal balance of masculinity and vunerablity. These traits are appealing to men and women. It also helps that the camera loves Keanu…he looks so composed and sexy on screen.
Bravo! Keanu Reeves is such an underrated actor! I enjoy his movies, his acting and his egimatic presence. There should be more articles like this about him.
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Hi Jay how are you? theres some great comments on this site, iv been a fan of Mr Reeves since the start, he is a great man. P.S are you single? you are very cute.
Jen: Why thank you. And yes, I am single. Check my About section to get my Facebook and MySpace links. Friend me up and we’ll talk.
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I can’t believe this blog is still getting comments. How dare people and movie critics say Keanu sucks, especially considering the number of comments alone on this blog proves that he doesn’t. Look how fuckin popular he is; he’s a fuckin icon, man. When Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and other overrated actors are long forgotten in the future, people will look back to the cool dude who brought us such great moviefare such as The Matrix, Scanner Darkly, Speed, Point Break, Constantine, etc.
He’s like the hot girl in school that every girl says “she’s NOT that HOT” , but everyone knows she is! Keeanu is so hot and most important, he puts azzes in the movie seats.
You rock! All the people who claim Keanu don’t know much about his acting or him. No one is more dedicated or serious about their craft than Keanu. All the reasons you stated for Keanu not being a sucky actor are right on and valid. I’m a Keanu Reeves fan for life and will go see all of his movies in the theaters from now on. And yes, he is very hot. The Night Watchman here I come.
Umm number 10…yes they do just give them out, after YOU apply for one and pay 8 grand to have your case heard. Then they “give” you one…
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