There are some bad actors out there. We all know it. Then there are those who are bad actors and keep...getting...work....it's an odd thing. I mean, no matter how poor they are from film to film, there are always people lining up to put them in that next flick. My favorite: Keanu Reeves.
Now I have a theory on Keanu. Perhaps this is why I like him more than the other talentless hacks. I have him figured out. The theory goes like this: when he plays a character who doesn't know what is going on, he's awesome. When he plays a character that has a clue, he's terrible. Think about it. Speed, The Matrix, Bill and Ted's; he's awesome. No freakin' clue. The Matrix sequels, The Watcher, The Replacements, he smells.
No matter if you like or dislike Keanu, you have to admit the theory holds for the most part. Some exceptions to the rule have to do with when he's clueless. This include Dracula, in which he is terrible and has the less of a clue than a knat and the Devil's Advocate, among others. However, there are no exceptions for a smart Keanu. Whenever he's in on it, he's bad.
To finish off, it's a requirement that film makers need to be given their due despite their faults. Tom Cruise may suck, but few people can pick a role that matches them like he can. So open your minds and be cool.
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