Keanu Reeves: An Excellent Adventure - Softcover

Robb, Brian J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0859653137 ISBN 13: 9780859653138

Publisher: Plexus Publishing Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

<div>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 trilogy&#8217;s breathtaking climax.</div>

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Review

makes great reading for the cine-fan in your life. -- What's On In London, December 17, 2003

Synopsis

Now revised and updated to include in-depth information on Keanu's massively successful blockbuster movie, The Matrix, which is to be followed this year by the release of The Matrix 2. With his starring roles in films as diverse as Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure, the action thriller Speed, the controversial My Own Private Idaho, and Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Keanu Reeves has had an extremely varied and hugely successful acting career. Able to command $10 million per blockbuster, he has also worked with some of the world's most respected directors, including Bernardo Bertolucci, Gus Van Sant and Francis Ford Coppola. In addition, Keanu's stunning looks have made him a teen-idol and gay icon. In this comprehensive and revealing biography, Brian Robb looks at Keanu's life both on and off-screen.

From his turbulent childhood (his parent's early divorce and his father's conviction for possession of drugs) and his youthful travels around the world (including Lebanon, Australia, New York and Toronto); his rebellious streak and an obsession with motorbikes that led to a near fatal crash and an arrest for drunk-driving; his rock 'n' roll ambitions with his band Dog Star; the rumours surrounding his elusive romantic life and questions about his sexuality, to a detailed look at his film and TV work, fans will find here a compelling and accurate portrait that will stand as the definitive biography of Keanu.

Edition details

• Publisher: Plexus Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0859653137
• ISBN 13: 9780859653138
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192