Reeves has continuously managed to evolve and reinvent himself along the way.
That’s especially true given his recent return to theMatrixfranchise.
Here are his major films, ranked from worst to best - but first, a note of clarification.
Replicas
Replicasis another problematic Keanu Reeves movie.
That doesn’t necessarily make it okay.
Sure, his grandmother is Chinese-Hawaiian, but there’s something about his casting here that just inappropriate.
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The unnecessary remake of this twice-before filmed Japanese legend is the weakest version of this story.
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Chain Reaction
Chain Reactionis another weak entry in Keanu Reeves' filography.
The actor isn’t all that bad playing a rocket scientist on the run after being framed for murder.
Unfortunately, the surrounding film is a rote, formulaic ripoff ofThe Fugitive.
This may be because the movies share the same director, Andrew Davis.
At least Reeves is surrounded by capable performers like Morgan Freeman and apre-MummyRachel Weisz.
Knock Knock
Knock Knockis another weaker Keanu Reeves movie.
The Whole Truth
The courtroom thrillerThe Whole Truthdoesn’t really call to mind the greats of the genre.
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The Lake House
The Keanu Reeves movieThe Lake Houseis a misguided romance.
Henry’s Crime
Vera Farmiga and James Caan are great in the quirky heist movieHenry’sCrime.
It’sabout a falsely-imprisoned man conspiring with his cellmate to commit an actual robbery.
Just don’t expect more than the traditional sports comedy.
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His performance is totally winning and romantic, but the film’s charm wears itself out around the midpoint.
Still, the original classic tells this story so much better.
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A Walk in the Clouds
A Walk in the Cloudsis a gorgeously picturesque film.
Reeves plays a haunted World War II veteran posing as the husband of a pregnant woman to mixed results.
It’s not ideal casting, but the actor’s unaffected style gives minimal offense.
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I Love You to Death
I Love You To Deathis another middling Keanu Reeves movie.
Keanu is actually one of the better parts, playing a hitman who’s always blissfully blazed.
Reeves voices Neo in only one of the shorts on tap, called “Kid’s Story.”
It focuses on a troubled teen who looks to Neo and Trinity for an escape from his unremarkable life.
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The Keanu Reeves movie features Oscar-winning craftsmanship in every department, most notably Eiko Ishioka’s haunting costumes.
The Devil’s Advocate
Al Pacino shines inThe Devil’s Advocate, in which he literally plays Satan.
The Gift
Billy Bob Thornton writes and Sam Raimi directs in the small-town mysteryThe Gift.
The movie features an all-star cast including Cate Blanchett, Hilary Swank, and Giovanni Ribisi.
Keanu is actually really good in an unexpected role for him: an abusive husband accused of murder.
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It’s not nearly as great as the firstMatrixmovie but no one expected it to be.
It’s hypnotic, haunting stuff, as tough as it may be to watch.
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The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Reloadedis an ambitious sequel that sees the Wachowskis deepening the mythology to mixed results.
Toy Story 4
WhileToy Story 4is largely considered theworstToy Storymovie, it’s still a very enjoyable film.
“It’s a small part, but worth every second.
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It sees an effortlessly-charming Keanu far from the sturm-and-drang broodiness of Neo.
Parenthood
One of Keanu Reeves' earlier movies, 1989’sParenthood,is also one of his strongest.
“That’s what little dudes do,” he famously proclaims.
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Needless to say, the real fireworks come from his explosive chemistry with Sandra Bullock.
John Wick
Keanu Reeves found himself back in the spotlight after his late-career-defining turn inJohn Wick.
A true sleeper hit,John Wickbirthed an action franchise for the ages.
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The Matrix
It should be of no surprise that the pop-culture juggernautThe Matrixis Keanu Reeves' best movie.
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