I have a ridiculous weakness for Keanu, and have had for years. He's so very pretty.
Amy is me. and the nice-guy reports don't hurt either.
I just think you're freakin' out 'cause you have to fight someone prettier than you.
Dawn ,'The Killer In Me'
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quester - May 14, 2008 6:47:45 pm PDT #5694 of 10000
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Matt the Bruins fan - May 14, 2008 6:51:03 pm PDT #5695 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
The nice guy reports don't entirely make up for the intermittent disappearance of his acting talent, but I always wish for him to do well even if it's people other than me attending his movies.
Amy - May 14, 2008 6:53:02 pm PDT #5696 of 10000
Because books.
He definitely has a limited range. But if he stays within it, he can be really convincing.
And I mentioned the pretty, right?
It's good to hear he's a nice guy. I like that.
DavidS - May 14, 2008 8:17:25 pm PDT #5697 of 10000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Plus, he was genuinely good in River's Edge. Like, no monotone!
True thing. Also the aforementioned Parenthood.
Point Break! (big influence on Hot Shots)
One thing that Keanu does very well on screen is move. This is often an underrated part of acting, but it's something he has in common with actors like Cary Grant (ex-acrobat) and Burt Lancaster (ditto).
Oh yeah, and I watched the Lake House on cable and he was good in that. Much better movie than expected.
megan walker - May 14, 2008 9:39:42 pm PDT #5698 of 10000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Oh yeah, and I watched the Lake House on cable and he was good in that. Much better movie than expected.
It was pleasantly surprising. Not that it needed to be, since my Keanu-love knows no bounds.
Sean K - May 14, 2008 10:13:25 pm PDT #5699 of 10000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
One thing that Keanu does very well on screen is move. This is often an underrated part of acting
Very much so. And screen physicality is completely different from stage physicality. But yeah, Keanu really knows how to move for the camera.
Jessica - May 15, 2008 3:37:29 am PDT #5700 of 10000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
But yeah, Keanu really knows how to move for the camera.
Oh yes, he does.
Damnit, why am I here at work and not at home watching The Matrix?
Steph L. - May 15, 2008 3:42:18 am PDT #5701 of 10000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Damnit, why am I here at work and not at home watching The Matrix?
I think I've found the flaw in your job description...
Jessica - May 15, 2008 3:46:56 am PDT #5702 of 10000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
At my next review, I'm gonna ask for a promotion to Undersecretary of Staying Home To Watch The Matrix.
Steph L. - May 15, 2008 3:50:24 am PDT #5703 of 10000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Overachiever.