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Title: Re: Keanu Reeves the greatest action star of our generation?
Post by: Jon on February 12, 2017, 12:11:24 PM
I wouldn't call that a good resume, but that's just me.

If I were to watch an action movie, Keanu would not be on my list of people I want to see. I see him as more comedic (unintentionally) than action star.

Guys that have a good list of action movie resumes:

Liam Neeson
Bruce Willis
Tom Cruise
Jason Statham
Christian Bale
Russell Crowe
Vin Diesel

And I think Dwayne Johnson is charging hard.
Title: Re: Keanu Reeves the greatest action star of our generation?
Post by: Gravedigger on February 12, 2017, 01:08:34 PM
John Wick: Chapter 2 is pretty bad ass. Better than the first, in my opinion.

First two Matrix films are great, third not as good. Speed is a legit action flick, Point Break as well, but I attribute those more to Dennis Hopper and Patrick Swayze (Bodhi FTW).

I think Keanu's got some really good ones, but others have done more.
Title: Re: Keanu Reeves the greatest action star of our generation?
Post by: Adam Wrong on February 12, 2017, 04:38:48 PM
Two words... Liam Neeson - Darkman, Under Suspicion, Rob Roy, Star Wars Trilogy, K19, Batman Begins, Taken trilogy, Clash/Wrath of the Titans, Unknown, Non-Stop, The Grey, Battleship, Walk Among the Tombstones. Far more consistent for the style of films and throw in the odd massive biopic. Plus he's Academy award nominated...

throw in
Jason Statham (consistent action movies for 20 years)
Vin Diesel (3 Massive action movie franchises (Fast & Furious, XXX & Riddick) plus a fair few others)
The Rock (From Scorpion king, he's not done a non action movie - modern day Schwarzenegger style filmography)
Mark Wahlberg
Denzel Washington
Matt Damon
Christian Bale
Colin Farrell
Danny Trejo
Nick Cage
Tom Cruise thanks to Mission Impossible etc
and

Gerard Butler I'd rate higher than Keanu Reaves...