The outcome of a poll looking to discover the public's most memorable stunt or special effect didn't go to classic scenes such as the French Connection's Car Chase or Skyfall's Train Fight; instead the surprise winner was the work behind the camera on several films leading to Keanu Reeves being capable of showing emotion.
"We had no idea movie lovers felt this strongly about Keanu's range," said Kay Gripp, who commissioned the survey. "Over his career, you can see how technology has developed. Bram Stoker's Dracula was so early in the days of CGI that they had to rely on practical effects to give any outward display of sentiment. If you look closely, you can see the strings being used to move Keanu's usually lifeless face beyond its normal rictus. However, by the time we reach John Wick, computing power had advanced so much that you'd almost believe he had feelings towards that dog."
When asked what the future held for special effects, Gripp felt the advance of Artificial Intelligence would be the key, remarking, "With every evolution, we get closer to the holy grail of special effects, which is - of course - a version of Sean Connery with the trifecta of a slim build, realistic hair, and a convincing accent for the role he's playing."
In Hollywood, upon hearing about his win, Keanu Reeves was moved enough to allow an eyebrow to raise slightly and to give the following statement to his fans, "Whoa."
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