Sure, it's not for everyone. This is not for whiners or the art house crowd. But there's hot cheerleader chicks for those who like women, cute football players for the rest of us, and some goofy funny moments for those of us who like to laugh. Keanu is Keanu. Gene Hackman is Gene Hackman.
Nobody really overcomes any preconceived notions of their acting skills or their characterizations.
It's a pleasant surprise no doubt. And Brooke Langton as the love interest is quite nice too. She's one of those women that you just like automatically, you understand why any guy with sense would be attracted to her, and you want her to get Keanu. It's saves Deutch and scripter Vince McKewin from having to really make a character for her. We just instantly like her.