What do you get when you cross one of the biggest tech companies in the world with Keanu Reeves? A film that critics really, In fact I don’t like.
A dark comedy-drama about a failed actor named Reef (Reeves) whose life is turned upside down when he is blackmailed over the leak of a questionable video. Result is a new Apple TV movie that has been criticized. In fact, despite its obvious star power, it has a 26% approval rating from 31 reviews and a meager 32% from over 50 audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. I imagine it’s not exactly the outcome Reeves or the tech giant had in mind.
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Fortunately, Reeves’ back catalog is filled with other films that are truly must-see movies. Below, I’ve selected four of his works that are available on one or more of the top streaming services and have high ratings from fans and critics.
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Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
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Where to stream: MGM+, Fubo, Roku Channel and YouTube (US), StudioCanal (UK), and Stan (Australia)
Widely considered to be Reeves’ breakout role in Hollywood, this 1989 sci-fi stoner comedy sees the fan-favorite Canadian actor team up with his long-time collaborator Alex Winter for a totally radical adventure.
In it, the titular metal slackers travel through time to persuade notable historical figures to appear at their high school performance. Bottom line: Teenage pranks occur throughout human history.
With an 83% critical score and 75% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (RT), Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure It’s a wild, well, excellent ride from start to finish, and its eponymous characters are played to perfection by its leads.
Speed
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Where to stream: Hulu (US) and Disney+ (UK and Australia)
Eleven films separate the previous suggestion and this one in Reeves’ film library, including the sequel to the aforementioned film, Break pointand Much ado about nothing. But it’s his role as heroic Los Angeles police officer Jack Traven that reserves this highly replayable action thriller a place on this list.
For those who somehow haven’t seen this masterpiece (no, I’m not using that word liberally, shut up): Speed tells the story of a passenger bus loaded with explosives that will explode (and kill everyone on board) if its speed drops below 50 miles per hour.
Sure, that sounds incredibly simplistic and, to some, probably pretty boring. However, with its over-the-top ’90s scenes, great performances from Reeves and co-star Sandra Bullock, and Dennis Hopper’s villainous Howard Payne chewing up scenery in every scene he appears in, I dare you not to shy away from Speed with a giant smile on your face. Not convinced? Maybe his RT ratings of 95% from critics and 77% from viewers will change his mind.
The matrix
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Where to stream: HBO Max (US and UK) and HBO Max and Stan (Australia)
A dystopian sci-fi epic that needs no introduction. If you haven’t seen any of Reeves’ previous 26 films, you’ve probably seen this groundbreaking, genre-bending film.
In the Wachowskis’ seminal work, Reeves plays Thomas Anderson, a disenfranchised computer programmer whose view of the world (and ours alike) changes completely when he learns that humanity is trapped in the Matrix, a simulated reality created by intelligent machines. Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Ann Moss and Hugo Weaving are among its incredibly talented cast.
A film recognized for popularizing the visual effect known as ‘bullet-time’, The matrix continues to exert its influence on the science fiction genre, pop culture, and the entertainment business in general to this day. The fact that it has been parodied by everyone since The Simpsons to shrek This also shows how universally known and adored he is.
John Wick
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Where to stream: HBO Max (US and UK) and HBO Max and Stan (Australia)
The R-rated action movie franchise that coined the phrase ‘gun-fu’ and introduced Reeves to a whole new audience. John Wick It was an unexpected success after its release in 2014.
As Speedits premise doesn’t initially lend itself to generating excitement among moviegoers. In fact, the story of a former hitman seeking revenge on the men who stole his prized car and killed the dog his late wife gave him didn’t seem all that attractive or original.
However, with its beloved lead actor firing on all cylinders, spectacular and violent action sequences and a moving narrative, John Wick It’s an underdog story for the ages. The fact that it has generated a franchise full of mythology and derivatives. Ballerina and The continent Other than that, it has improved with each entry and been more profitable than the last, it is a testament to how incredibly good it is. For more information on the various film series release projects, read my John Wick Movie guide in order.
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