Whitaker: “The dark side of Keanu”

Posted on 21. Feb, 2008 by Luciana in Movies

Forrest Whitaker talk in a interview about Keanu’s performance in Street Kings.

“I think it’s one of the strongest things I’ve ever seen him in. It’s another side of him, such a dark side of him,” says Whitaker.

“He’s worn and withered and tired. Not happy with the world and aggressive. He does a good job. There’s not a scene he’s not in.”

Due out in April and formerly entitled The Night Watchmen, Street Kings is based on a script from legendary noir author James Ellroy (L.A. Confidential) and directed by David Ayer (Training Day). As you might expect, it’s thick with cops, corruption and criminality.

“It’s hardcore. I just saw it two days ago. The movie’s so intense,” Whitaker says.

“I called the director from here yesterday to just tell him what a great job I thought he did. It’s such a powerful movie — non-comprising and intense.

“I really liked it,” Whitaker continues. “It’s interesting because I don’t know if it offers hope.

“I tend not to like movies that don’t offer hope or violent movies … but I liked (this movie).”

Source: WinnipegSun.com

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