• A Scanner Darkly (2006): Keanu Reeves stars in this Rotoscope-style-animation action film adapted from the book by famed sci-fi writer Phillip K Dick, and directed by Richard Linklater. The premise puts Reeves in the role of an undercover drug enforcement agent who must take down a narcotics distribution operation from within. All photos: Shutterstock
    A Scanner Darkly (2006): Keanu Reeves stars in this Rotoscope-style-animation action film adapted from the book by famed sci-fi writer Phillip K Dick, and directed by Richard Linklater. The premise puts Reeves in the role of an undercover drug enforcement agent who must take down a narcotics distribution operation from within. All photos: Shutterstock
  • Constantine (2005): Adapted from the 'Hellblazer' comic book series, Constantine is an apocalyptic romp, with Reeves going up against angels, demons, and even the devil himself. The film was not a hit at the box office, but it has garnered appreciation over the years for its better-than-average CGI and big confrontation scenes.
    Constantine (2005): Adapted from the 'Hellblazer' comic book series, Constantine is an apocalyptic romp, with Reeves going up against angels, demons, and even the devil himself. The film was not a hit at the box office, but it has garnered appreciation over the years for its better-than-average CGI and big confrontation scenes.
  • The Replacements (2000): This movie doesn’t force the sport element, but it has you focusing on the characters and events surrounding the game, in this case, American football. But the story of how a franchise team must recruit a whole roster of amateurs and has-beens to replace their stars is fascinating. Reeves plays the leader and captain of this “replacement” team.
    The Replacements (2000): This movie doesn’t force the sport element, but it has you focusing on the characters and events surrounding the game, in this case, American football. But the story of how a franchise team must recruit a whole roster of amateurs and has-beens to replace their stars is fascinating. Reeves plays the leader and captain of this “replacement” team.
  • The Devil’s Advocate (1997): There’s a lot to like about this film, mainly Al Pacino. Most forget that Reeves appears at all, seeing as what people mostly remember is the larger-than-life performance by Pacino. But Reeves does more than enough to hold his own in his role as the conflicted lawyer who doesn’t know what he’s getting himself into.
    The Devil’s Advocate (1997): There’s a lot to like about this film, mainly Al Pacino. Most forget that Reeves appears at all, seeing as what people mostly remember is the larger-than-life performance by Pacino. But Reeves does more than enough to hold his own in his role as the conflicted lawyer who doesn’t know what he’s getting himself into.
  • Chain Reaction (1996): Political thrillers were all the rage in the ’90s. But one that doesn’t get mentioned often enough is 'Chain Reaction', which follows scientists who discover a source of clean energy, but whose lab is attacked and sabotaged. Reeves is excellent, and he’s supported by Morgan Freeman.
    Chain Reaction (1996): Political thrillers were all the rage in the ’90s. But one that doesn’t get mentioned often enough is 'Chain Reaction', which follows scientists who discover a source of clean energy, but whose lab is attacked and sabotaged. Reeves is excellent, and he’s supported by Morgan Freeman.
  • Johnny Mnemonic (1995): This film is an adaptation of a story by William Gibson. The film centres around a dystopian world controlled by computer hackers and big, evil corporations.
    Johnny Mnemonic (1995): This film is an adaptation of a story by William Gibson. The film centres around a dystopian world controlled by computer hackers and big, evil corporations.

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Six of the most underrated Keanu Reeves films

We look back at the most underappreciated films from Keanu Reeves

Faisal Salah
Faisal Salah
Abu Dhabi

June 05, 2019

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Just in time for the release of the third John Wick film in UAE cinemas, we look back at the most underappreciated films from Keanu Reeves' cannon. Keanu's career has had many ups and downs, but some of those lows have now been re-evaluated and are being given a more fair appraisal. Here are 6 of his films that you should give a second chance.

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