Faris invites them to play Truth or Dare, and dares Hi-C to shoot Rell.

The Blips threaten Rell and Clarence, but Hi-C – secretly a police officer – breaks her cover and forces the Blips to drop their guns.

In May 2015, Method Man and Will Forte joined the cast, with Darrell Britt-Gibson being added the following month. ), crowd artist / on-set surveyor / storyboard artist, compositor / digital compositor: Digital Apes, first assistant camera (location segments), data handler / second unit: assistant camera, Director of Photography: Belgian Shoot / second unit director of photography, additional location assistant: Belgium (as Michel Detré), co-financier: Concorde Film Trust, Hungary, insurance: Hungarian Production Insurance Allianz, additional office production assistant (as Péter Balázs). [18], A work-in-progress print was screened at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas on March 13, 2016.

At the strip club after the run, Clarence accidentally smokes some Holy Shit, and experiences a drug trip in which he appears in the music video for "Faith" by George Michael, and Keanu speaks to him in the voice of Keanu Reeves. | On their way out of the building searching for Keanu, Rell and Clarence run into the Blips; Cheddar has discovered their real identities when they refuse to shoot a kidnapped Hulka, and forces them to come along to a meeting with the Mexican drug cartel at its mansion in the morning. But don't go in expecting Keanu to be the center focus. The site's critical consensus reads, "Keanu's absurd premise and compulsively-watchable starring duo add up to an agreeably fast-paced comedy that hits more than enough targets to make up for the misses.

[2] The film made $3.5 million on its first day, including $560,000 from Thursday night previews. Cheddar has Keanu (having renamed him New Jack and fitted him with a do-rag), and they ask for the cat.

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(2016). Official Sites Daniel Tosh provides humorous commentary on content from the Internet. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Unfortunately, those odds prove to be perilously high as they find Keanu in the care of the ruthless gangster, Cheddar, and he will only part with him for a price. Rated R for violence, language throughout, drug use and sexuality/nudity, Watch: Clip Of Teenage Keanu Reeves Reporting News Goes Viral, Bill & Ted Face The Music: 10 Hilarious Memes That Prove Why Keanu Reeves Is Breathtaking, ‘The Twilight Zone’ Season 2 Review: The Zone Is Still Hit-or-Miss, but Lands a Legendary Episode, New Movies Releasing on Prime Video: March 2017 Archive, Most Anticipated Film: Spring 2016 Edition, Your Favorite Live Action Animal-Related Movie. There are plenty of laugh out loud moments, but the plot of Keanu falls back into clichéd territory far too often.It's largely a spoof of action films in the same vein as the avidly popular Jump Street films. [4] Many sites reporting on the film had initially believed it to be a parody of the then recently released John Wick, but according to Atencio the two films were developed independently of each other, and the team was initially unaware of Wick until work on Keanu was already underway. Directed by Maarten Treurniet. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor, lead technical director: Digital Apes Ltd, lighting technical director (Digital Apes Ld.

[13] Keanu Reeves himself, who starred in Wick, was eventually in touch with the production, leading a dream sequence in the film to be modified with Reeves providing the voice of the titular kitten.

When Hi-C refuses, a fight ensues in which Faris and her two guests are both shot by Hi-C, frightening Rell.

Rell, who never learned to drive, hijacks Bacon's escape car with Bacon and Keanu in the back; Clarence gives chase in a car that belongs to Bacon's son. When it becomes clear that his solo album is a failure, a former boy band member does everything in his power to maintain his celebrity status.

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Unfortunately, one weekend later, Keanu is abducted by persons unknown. While she fights a heroic battle against the Spanish besieger with her female army, Kenau, driven by hate and sorrow of the execution of her youngest daughter, is threatened to also lose her eldest daughter, because her fear and pain are covered by her stubborn closeness.

45 of 76 people found this review helpful. [19], Warner Bros. originally scheduled the film for release on April 22, 2016,[20] but in January 2016 the film was moved back a week to April 29, 2016. After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.

"[24] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 63 out of 100, based on 35 critics, indicating "generally-favorable reviews". How hard can it be? Six months later, Rell and Clarence have only three weeks left on their jail sentences, but have commanded respect among the inmates – including the remaining Blips – for killing the Allentown Boys.

He will only return the cat to them if they come along as expert advisors for the Blips on a run to sell a new drug called "Holy Shit"; both reluctantly agree. | Clarence and Rell realize that the team-building exercise the two took the gang through has improved their communication; they pick up guns and shoot their way out of the mansion in pursuit of Bacon, who has taken Keanu, only for Rell to be shot in the leg and Clarence shot in the hand. Release Dates On Christmas Eve, three lifelong friends spend the night in New York City looking for the Holy Grail of Christmas parties. The two meet Hi-C, a female gangster, who initially is skeptical of them but takes them to meet the gang's leader Cheddar, who mistakes them for the Allentown Boys. The runtime feels a little long in the tooth too, especially towards the climax.The supporting cast is okay, with a few surprises here and there, but the real hero here is Keanu the kitten. Unfortunately, one weekend later, Keanu is abducted by persons unknown. He rides along James on a 24-hour patrol of Atlanta. There's something about the quick witted banter between Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele that it becomes addicting to watch after a while. The film went on to gross $9.5 million over the weekend, finishing third at the box office, behind The Jungle Book ($43.7 million) and The Huntsman: Winter's War ($9.6 million). [22] In its second weekend, the film grossed $3.3 million (a drop of 65.2%), finishing 5th, behind Captain America: Civil War ($179.1 million), The Jungle Book ($24.5 million), Mother's Day ($11.1 million) and The Huntsman: Winter's War ($3.9 million).

Now for that cute kitten, these two middle class bumblers find themselves neck deep in a dangerous alien world of drugs and gang violence with only their desperate audacity, creativity and sheer dumb luck giving them a chance to survive.

As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.

Also featuring Tiffany Haddish, Method Man, Nia Long and Will Forte, the plot follows two friends who infiltrate a gang in order to retrieve their stolen kitten. "[28], "Disney's 'The Jungle Book' to Lead Third Weekend in a Row Ahead of 'Keanu, "Key & Peele's First Feature Film To Start Production Next Spring", "Key and Peele Star in Keanu Movie Red-Band Trailer", "Interview: Tiffany Haddish Talks Homelessness, Comedy & the Power of Affirmations", "Nia Long Cast In Key & Peele Movie 'Keanu, "Will Forte to Co-Star With Key and Peele in Comedy 'Keanu' (Exclusive)", "Josh Harto Finds 'Gold'; Raul Castillo Joins 'Special Correspondents' – Film Briefs", "KEANU REEVES IS DOING A VOICEOVER FOR KITTEN COMEDY KEANU", "Is 'Keanu' A Parody Of Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick'? Rell's cousin Clarence comes over to cheer him up and meets Keanu as well. Kenau (2014) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. | Keanu [18] Since Key is allergic to cats, he had to take a medication in order to interact with them. Hi-C, who has been taking care of Keanu, speaks with Rell through a visitation phone, where she reveals that she's just been to the veterinarian and discovered that Keanu has a rare disease: he will remain a kitten permanently.

Hulka directs them to a downtown strip club; Rell and Clarence go there, where Rell convinces Clarence to adopt a "gangsta" persona in order to infiltrate the gang, calling themselves "Tectonic" and "Shark Tank". Use the HTML below. After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. Security guard Ben must prove himself to his girlfriend's brother, top police officer James. Was this review helpful to you? Rell's life is changed forever when a cute kitten comes to his door, and he names it Keanu. Instead of going undercover to take down drug dealers, the duo played by Key and Peele, pretend they are drug dealers to win back the kitten that was taken from them. While Clarence stays behind and introduces the young men to the music of George Michael (whom he says is black, to overcome their skepticism), Rell and Hi-C go to make the sale.

Rell's life is changed forever when a cute kitten comes to his door, and he names it Keanu. Two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party and become neighborhood sensations.