The hollow man

Rating: 5/10 (4 April 2006)

It's a common assumption that Keanu is stupid. This comes from his acting, when it's not about portraying a drug addict("I love you to death") or a plain stupid guy("Bill and Ted's bogus journey"), where he fits perfectly. However, after a closer look, and after reading some of his personal quotes, I discovered that stupid is not what he is, probably, because he has a pretty interesting insight on life, and that is very uncommon for people who have achieved fame and wealth at an early age. The money certainly didn't spoil Keanu. The problem is, as in this movie, where he tries to portray a compulsive gambler, and fails, that he is definitely not gifted as an actor. He looks like an actor, but doesn't manage to transcend his feelings to the screen. The biggest flaw, though, is, that like Tom Cruise, he has absolutely no smoothness. He's like a brick.
Thus, the rough, hollow , always the same interpretation in all his movies.
What leaves to be enjoyed in this movie, are the kids, which are great, and the somewhat touching story.