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Keanu Reeves: An Excellent Adventure |  | Author: Brian J. Robb
Publisher: Plexus Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 1152370
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.6 x 0.6
ISBN: 0859653137
Dewey Decimal Number: 790
EAN: 9780859653138
ASIN: 0859653137
Publication Date: August 10, 2003
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Keanu Reeves' combination of authority, forthrightness, and sexy good looks has made him one of the most popular and bankable modern stars. In this revised and updated biography, Brian J. Robb explores Reeves on- and offscreen, including his rock 'n roll career with the band Dog Star, and the twin tragedies that took the lives of his unborn daughter and his former partner Jennifer Syme. This new edition contains 130 photographs and a 48-page coverage of The Matrix and its sequel including location reports, plot previews, and a glimpse of the trilogys breathtaking climax.
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Comprehensive book about the enigmatic Keanu October 6, 2005
Jon Hunt (Old Greenwich, Ct. USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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! November 12, 2000
Nettie (London)
25 out of 29 found this review helpful
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 June 10, 2000
Alejandra Vernon (Long Beach, California)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
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! November 22, 1999
Baruch Fenstermacher (Boston, MA)
28 out of 34 found this review helpful
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!
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