Keanu (2016)

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Friends hatch a plot to retrieve a stolen cat by posing as drug dealers for a street gang.

Overview and Introduction
"Keanu" is a 2016 American pal action-comedy movie directed by Peter Atencio. The movie which stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, tells the story of two middle-class African American males who masquerade as harmful gangsters in an effort to discover and obtain a taken cat named Keanu. The script was composed by Peele and Alex Rubens.

Beginning and Premise
The movie begins with a cute small kitty leaving from a violent scene where two assassins have killed everybody at a drug-processing center. The kitten winds up on the doorstep of Rell Williams (Jordan Peele), who has actually simply gone through a difficult break up. Rell quickly becomes attached to the kitten, who he names Keanu, as it helps him overcome his heartbreak. One day, Rell's house is burglarized and Keanu goes missing.

Plot Development
Rell is persuaded that his drug-dealing neighbor stole his precious family pet and roped his cousin, straight-laced married man Clarence Goobril (Keegan-Michael Key), into helping him recover Keanu. The 2 find themselves in over their heads when they find that Keanu has actually been taken by a gangster named Cheddar (Method Man), the leader of the feared gang, 17th Street Blips.

Continuation
In order to obtain Keanu, both Rell and Clarence impersonate the two assassins who caused the bloodbath at the drug-processing facility at the start of the movie. They penetrate the gang and pretend to accept work for Cheddar in return for Keanu. In the middle of competing gangs, shoot-outs, and dealing with hardened wrongdoers, Clarence and Rell's rural façade begins to fall apart, landing them in various comedic and harmful scenarios.

Climax and Conclusion
The climax of the movie comes during a shootout between the 17th Street Blips and a group of drug dealerships, led by the real killers from the opening scene of the movie. Rell and Clarence handle to make it through, protect Keanu, and go back to their regular lives. Clarence's wife, Hannah (Nia Long), is oblivious to her hubby's harmful adventure, rather, being pleased with his newly found assertiveness. Rell, who at this moment had bonded with among the Blips' strippers, was left sad when she selected the goon life over a life with him.

Main Themes
"Keanu" include numerous styles such as identity, self-discovery, relationship, and tremendous love for an animal. Regardless of its comical and action-packed approach, the film seeks to provide an essential message about how far one can go for the important things they enjoy and treasure.

Conclusion
"Keanu" is indeed a wonderful mix of funny, action, and relationship, specified by the charismatic chemistry between Key and Peele, as well as the cuteness of the title character. The film checks out the concept of how pretending to be someone else can result in self-discovery while delivering constant laughs and enjoyment. Even though the plot might be a bit improbable, it's a fun play on action-hero tropes, paired with comical punchlines that only Key and Peele could effectively manage.

Top Cast

  • Jordan Peele (small)
    Jordan Peele
    Rell Williams / Oil Dresden
  • Keegan-Michael Key (small)
    Keegan-Michael Key
    Clarence Goobril / Smoke Dresden
  • Keanu Reeves (small)
    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu (voice)
  • Tiffany Haddish (small)
    Tiffany Haddish
    Hi-C
  • Method Man (small)
    Method Man
    Cheddar
  • Darrell Britt-Gibson (small)
    Darrell Britt-Gibson
    Trunk
  • Jason Mitchell (small)
    Jason Mitchell
    Bud
  • Jamar Malachi Neighbors (small)
    Jamar Malachi Neighbors
    Stitches
  • Luis Guzmán (small)
    Luis Guzmán
    Bacon
  • Will Forte (small)
    Will Forte
    Hulka
  • Nia Long (small)
    Nia Long
    Hannah