Keanu Reeves: An Excellent Adventure

by Brian J. Robb

Book Overview

Keanu Reeves is an extraordinary, once-in-a generation actor, whose talent resists categorisation with an array of diverse roles from the air-headed valley dude in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure to the macho action man in Speed. In this illustrated biography, Brian Robb looks at how Keanu's well-travelled childhood influenced his attitude to acting, and explores the way in which his physical presence has helped to redefine ideas of masculinity...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0859652459
• ISBN13: 9780859652452
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Plexus Publishing (UK)
• Length: 157 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive book about the enigmatic Keanu

All one ever needs or wants to know about Keanu Reeves, one of Hollywood's most intriguing actors, can be found in this book by Brian J. Robb. Originally published in 1997, it was updated two years ago and contains a section on "The Matrix" as well as entailing his (then) upcoming movies such as "Thumbsucker", a newly-released film I saw recently. Keanu is "sui generis". There is no other actor quite like him and I mean that in a good way. Like other actors he's had his moments of triumph and suffered from films that didn't do well, but Keanu seems to emerge from all of this stronger and with a larger range of roles each time. There have always been critics who find Keanu less than convincing as an actor, but in the many films in which I've seen him, Keanu is always compelling and often displays real talent. (If I had to pick a favorite, I most liked Keanu in "Speed") It's hard to imagine a biography about someone who is just in his early forties, but author Robb has combed his subject's life and found much to relate. Besides the complete list of Keanu's films, about which Robb goes into great detail, the actor's life apart from the screen is covered as well. It is a good thing to know that most of the actors and actresses who have worked with Keanu find him to be a very nice guy who tends to prefer a quieter life off-camera...that is, when he's not bike riding or performing with his band, Dogstar. This book is replete with photographs which make a wonderful addition. The writing is crisp and although Robb's book is largely informational, he steers clear of a "kiss and tell" biography. For those of us who enjoy Keanu Reeves, I highly recommend this book.

Great book ~ even if Keanu hasn't contributed to it!

What can you say about a man who is so enigmatic and shuns any attempts to have his private live revealed...Well, Mr Robb does a good job of revealing the Reevester as best he can, but asking those around him...I like this book ~ it's accurate [yeah, what do I know about Keanu ~ A LOT!!] and shows him in a favourable light.Us fans ain't got a lot to go on and I am pleased that someone has made an effort to get to know The One.It is up to date as well, with revisions made to co-incide with Keanu's up and coming movies.AND HAS LOTS AND LOTS OF DROOL WORTHY PIX OF KEANU so it's a must for the fans...And....If ya want to get a sense of what Keanu is all about ~ BUY THIS BOOK!!

a good bio

This book is well researched and considering the enigmatic subject, has quite a lot of information. It will take you from childhood to 1997 and "The Devil's Advocate", and it has many wonderful photos. It also has a very detailed filmography which I have found useful, and for Keanu fans, the face on the cover will be reason enough to own this book !

An Excellent Dudestud!

Brian Robb's fan-oriented book, "Keanu Reeves: An Excellent Adventure", admirably fulfills its purpose. It supplies Keanu's numerous fans with his life's story, and pics galore. There is a pic of this excellent dudestud in black leather pants and boots which will take your breath away, whether you're gay or straight!I highly recommend this book to all fans of the Ke-Master. He rules!