For that we all love so much Keanu Reeves

It is difficult to find actors who would have discussed more than Keanu Reeves. His praise for the role in the coolest action movies, voiceovers for cartoons and work with motion capture gaming. And still recall the humble behavior, the full benefit when working on the roles and charity. Recently, there was even a petition Make Keanu Reeves 2019 Times Person of the YearIn which fans offer a Time magazine Person of the Year pick Reeves. And under it have already signed more than 150 thousand people.

Layfhaker understands, for what viewers have loved this actor. First and foremost, of course, for vivid role. But not only.

For teen movies - serious and not so

Now about that I remember less, but the young Keanu Reeves became famous for his roles in films for young people. And even then he showed a completely versatile talents.

His first work was the painting "On the banks of the River" (1986). This is the story of a few school friends who have learned that their friend killed the girl. Keanu has played an informal leader who has decided to support a friend and help cover up the crime. At the same time other members of the company believe that the need to act according to the law and to give the young man the authorities.

For this film, followed by a series of works about the school and teenagers, "Last night," "Eternal Song" and other more subtle picture. A couple of years, Reeves appeared in the comedy "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" about two friends absurd, traveling in timeTo write a report on the history. It's funny that Keanu originally auditioned for the role of Bill, and eventually played Ted.

And another film about young people, which can not fail to mention - "My Own Private Idaho." He tells of two boys on a call from Portland who went in search of mother of one of them. Reeves long doubted whether he would be able to play so deep and serious role. But still I agreed, and it was this picture allowed him to say goodbye to the youthful work.

Even then, he began to fully dive into the next role. Reeves and his mate River Phoenix tried to learn as much about the lifestyle of their on-screen characters can be. As a result, both started taking drugs. Later Keanu had to be treated for addiction, and the Phoenix died of an overdose two years after the film's release.

For drama and romance

In the days of youth films Keanu Reeves began to notice the authors of melodramas. In the late eighties he even played a small role in the film adaptation of the novel by Choderlos de Laclos' Dangerous Liaisons. " In the nineties, the actor appeared in "Dracula"Francis Ford Coppola's where he got the role of hero-lover Jonathan Harker. And then came the drama "A Walk in the Clouds" of the former military, who met a lonely girl pregnant, decided to impersonate her husband and was left with her.

Despite the fact that in parallel Keanu Reeves already gained popularity as a cool hero fighters, he went on to star in dramas and melodramas. And his hero-lover looks not worse than the guys with the big guns.

Many critics believe these pictures with Reeves unsuccessful. For example, "Feeling Minnesota" (1996), "Sweet November" (2001) and "The Lake House" (2006) did not receive the highest ratings. But viewers still love them for simple stories and a great actor's game.

And the actor and to this day is not afraid to act in romantic films or melodramas. In 2018 he was on a par with Winona Ryder starred in the movie "How to marry a bachelor" - spoken drama about the acquaintance of two cynics who come to the wedding of friends. In May 2019 appeared first on Netflix romantic comedy "You - my question." However, there have Keanu only a secondary role.

For the fact that he is able to portray the cynic

"How to marry a bachelor" - is not the only film in which Reeves went way maloemotsionalnogo cynic. Being fairly soft and very positive person in life, he is well able to portray on screen, out-snapper.

One of these roles once even gave the actor a new level of popularity. This, of course, the "Devil's Advocate", where Reeves' character is taken to protect any villain would only achieve success and fame. As a result, he, as the name implies, works for Satan himself.

And no less than the audience fell in love with his image in the movie "Constantine: Dark Lord». There Reeves plays the cynic tired of life, able to see angels and demons. The hero has to defend the land, maintaining the balance between good and evil, even though he is not very happy with the occupation.

Reeves did not like John Constantine from the original comic book - witty blonde Englishman unchanged beige raincoat. But after the film, many can not imagine anyone in this role, in addition to Keanu - too bright turned his version.

For what he Neo and John Wick

If we talk about the coolest action hero beginning of the XXI century, that without Keanu Reeves do not exactly get along. It started in the nineties with the painting "Point Break." But the real fans of the action for the first time estimated the actor in "Speed", where he played the intelligence officer, rescuing passengers of the bus explosion. In the story, the bomb is activated when the vehicle speed drops below 50 miles per hour, so the character has to jump into Reeves on the go.

And then Wachowski invited him to play a major role in the experimental film "Matrix». Reeves, like the rest of the cast, about half a year he studied martial arts and even got the displacement of the cervical vertebrae during training. But the image of the "chosen" Neo went perfectly: it combines both philosophical conversations, and a lot of fights, and even a love story.

Strictly speaking, Reeves was not the first candidate for this role. First, the script offered Will Smith, Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio and even Nicolas Cage. But it is Keanu Reeves in the form of Neo has become a true icon of pop culture at the beginning of the XXI century.

In addition, on the set of "The Matrix" actor first worked with stuntman Chad Stahelski. They became friends, and after only a few years Reeves invited him to make a film "John Wick", who later became one of the best militants.

To prepare for the role of the killer Keanu Reeves practiced a lot by improving the skills of martial arts and possession of various types of weapons.

Despite the fact that the actor at the time of the shooting was already past 50, he tried to work out the maximum number of scenes on their own. And, as it can be seen with a weapon he does handle very well.

More recently, it became known'Matrix 4' Officially a Go With Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lana Wachowski Lana Wachowski lift and the fourth part of the legendary "Matrix". Keanu Reeves will return to the role of Neo and, I think, perfectly cope.

For cyberpunk in all its manifestations

"The Matrix" was not the first film in the genre of cyberpunk, where Keanu Reeves starred. In 1995 he published a picture of "Johnny Mnemonic" by the eponymous short story by William Gibson. The plot tells about the courier who carries in his mind the data downloaded by the customer.

Originally wanted to make a film and several sequels, but rather adaptations of other works of Gibson. But the failure of the first part put paid to those plans. Some critics believe that the significant role played by the failure of the invitation Reeves: having caught the star of the youth film, the producers wanted to make the picture lighter.

Still Keanu has fully justified itself, "Matrix", and eventually "Johnny Mnemonic" has become a cult.

In 2006, the actor starred in the film adaptation of the novel "A Scanner Darkly" another classic cyberpunk Philip K. Dick. This is the story of the police under the cover, which is trying to find out about a new drug delivery channels. The hero is introduced in the criminal environment, but becomes a drug addict and he begins to follow along.

This film is unusual not only the plot, but also visually. The main character wears a special suit, every second change its appearance, and under the influence of drugs it is visited by visions. Therefore, after shooting each frame of the picture painted by hand, which made it possible to create an atmosphere of madness, which describes Dick.

A trailer for the game was released Cyberpunk 2077, which also starred Keanu Reeves in June 2019. His character can be seen at the end of the video.

Of course, after the appearance of Reeves all at once began to talk of a possible adaptation of the game. But these rumors have not been confirmed yet.

For modesty and charity

Keanu Reeves is one of those who does not like to talk about his life and activities outside the cinema. Therefore, its identity over time has acquired many legends, and sometimes to understand where truth and fiction is difficult.

Keanu Reeves often interested in various sports, with whom he encountered on the set: after exit "Point Break," he took up surfing, and after the film adaptation of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" loved horse sport. And more good actor plays the bass guitar.

We know that he is really very modest. He is regularly seen in public transport. And more often than not the actor denies wishing to make him selfie. In 2014, widespread story 'No one recognised him!' Keanu Reeves waits 20 minutes in the rain outside his OWN party rather than make a sceneHe stood for 20 minutes in a queue in the rain to get to their own party.

More a lot of talk about how he met his birthday alone in the park, just bought myself a cupcake. That's true, but still should be noted that while Reeves was preparing for the role in the movie "Troy, New York" and get used to the image of a man absorbed loneliness and own uncertainty.

He often agrees to understating its fees to help the promotion picture. So the authors 'Devil's Advocate' managed to attract Al PacinoAnd the creators of "doubles" - Gene Hackman. Similarly, the actor did while working on the sequels of "The Matrix." It is rumored that money out of his fee went to pay for work of costume designers, make-up artists and experts in special effects.

In addition, Keanu Reeves founded The Tragic Life of Keanu Reeves Foundation, which funds children's hospitals, and research in the field of cancer treatment. And he mentions it quite often. He also supported the organization PETA, animal rights, and the Pediatric Research Foundation SickKids.

for memes

Well, except for serious actors' achievements and really reputable deeds, Keanu Reeves has often become a hero of all kinds of memes. A huge number of well-known roles and different images make them suitable for all occasions.

For example, here is the frame of the paparazzi, spread through the network called "Sad Keanu" and became a symbol of loneliness.

Or frame of the "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" as a reflection of the confusion and misunderstanding.

There are also photos that often sign "Keanu Reeves stole paparazzi camera", although in fact it is a frame from the film "Troy, New York." But the main thing here - the face of the actor.

Recent memes - "Mini Keanu Reeves." This is a photo from the presentation of the game Cyberpunk 2077 at E3. Twitter user KojiMads shared disproportionately uzhaty frame that instantly became viral.

And, of course, the very picture of Cyberpunk 2077 as an indicator of the highest possible coolness.