While there might be many actors and actresses that are admired and loved by the public as well as their fans, there are many that have something negative associated with them from their past or present. But Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is one of those incredibly rare celebrities that everyone has nothing but good things and praises to say about them.
Keanu Reeves
And the tales of his good deeds spread far and wide, all thanks to his humble and kind nature that has allowed him to be adored by everyone around the world. And if that wasn’t enough reason to become part of the star’s fan club, Reeves also participated in making the world a better place through one of his most iconic and successful films in the past.
Keanu Reeves Helped People With Low-Income Housing Through The Matrix Reloaded
Keanu Reeves as NEO in a still from The Matrix Reloaded
There is just something so unique and extraordinary about Canadian actor and Hollywood megastar Keanu Reeves that makes him a likable individual. From neither the public nor the film industry does anybody have anything negative to say about him, which is a huge compliment in itself, only multiplied by his amazing acting skills in his films. But if this doesn’t convince you he’s one of the most wonderful individuals on the planet, then this fact from the sets of The Matrix Reloaded will.
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With the success of The Matrix Trilogy, one of the most iconic film series of his career as well as the history of cinema, Reeves was hitting the ceiling when it comes to fame and stardom, which also meant that people were looking up to him. This, in turn, led the sequel to the original film to take social responsibility and do something for the public. Therefore, all the materials that were used in The Matrix Reloaded were thoroughly salvaged and 97% of it was recycled. The recycled wood from the sets was then sent to Mexico, where it was used to build houses for low-income households.
Thus, the actor, as well as the amazing crew of the film would provide support to the less fortunate. While this might be one tale, one of the most famous ones also comes from the sets of the original film of the series, where the Constantine star gifted brand-new Harley Davidson motorcycles to all the stuntmen working on the film with him to show his gratitude towards their work that is often forgotten.
Just goes to show you why everyone adores and respects Reeves within the industry and beyond.
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Why Is The Matrix Such An Iconic Film?
A still from The Matrix
One of the most iconic and popular turn-of-the-century films that still commands respect and awe from whoever watches it, one of the many reasons The Matrix is an icon of cinema is thanks to its deep philosophical sub-context to the world that we live in. The film tells the tale of a virtual world created by otherworldly overlords that control humanity by keeping them in the dark about the real world through a hive mind that simulates a false reality called The Matrix.
This relates to the wider belief by many real-life conspiracy theorists and the public that what we know about the world might not be the reality at all, and that we are all controlled by something greater. The effect and momentum in the social and cultural structure of society that came into existence due to this film’s release has involuntarily left its mark on the history of cinema.
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The Matrix Reloaded, streaming on HBO Max.
