Keanu Reeves has built a reputation on-screen and off for being tremendously likable and charismatic, as evidenced by a recent AMA ("Ask Me Anything") on Reddit that proved incredibly popular. Reeves responded to various questions from fans on the website; one of the most interesting responses came from a question that asked him which of his films was his favorite.

As most would be aware, picking a single favorite when it comes to the topic of movies is difficult, and that also goes for those who star in them; therefore, they also have personal favorites they're attached to. Admitting he was unable to select just one, Reeves responded with a total of 10 movies, and some of his pics were quite surprising. What follows are some of Keanu Reeves' best movies, according to Reeves - and who's a better authority on his filmography than the man himself?

10 'John Wick' (2014)

Director: Chad Stahelski

Unlike another action series starring Keanu Reeves, the actor singled out only one of the John Wick movies as being among his personal favorites: the first. Indeed, the 2014 original is arguably the simplest, most satisfying of the John Wick movies and undeniably the most self-contained, expertly sowing the seeds for later, larger films to build on.

John Wick has a familiar, almost charmingly simple plot revolving around an ex-hitman getting revenge on a group of gangsters who were foolish enough to steal his car and murder his dog. Expertly paced and compelling, John Wick features one of Reeves' best performances and hectic, groundbreaking action, explaining why it kickstarted such a successful series.

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9 'Point Break' (1991)

Director: Kathryn Bigelow

Over 20 years before John Wick, Keanu Reeves proved he had what it took to be an action star with 1991's Point Break, another thrilling and entertaining movie in his body of work. Reeves plays a young undercover agent sent to infiltrate a gang of bank robbers, only to find himself getting a certain excitement out of the gang members' lifestyles.

Before Point Break, Reeves was best known for appearing in smaller-scale, generally comedic movies, with his performance here showing he had both range and a believable presence as an action movie star. Point Break is bombastic and a little cheesy but incredibly endearing and just a blast to watch. The film ranks among Kathryn Bigelow's best movies and is one of the decade's best as far as the action genre is concerned.

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8 'My Own Private Idaho' (1991)

Director: Gus Van Sant

Another one of Keanu Reeves' personal favorites from his filmography is My Own Private Idaho, which was released the same year as Point Break while also being a completely different film. It's a quiet, character-focused drama about a pair of young men going on a road trip together, loosely inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV.

My Own Private Idaho is moving, insightful, sad, and often somber. The passing of Reeves' co-star, River Phoenix, two years after the film's release makes things feel particularly bittersweet in hindsight. Nevertheless, the two are both very good here, capturing the restlessness and confusion of youth with earnest and raw emotion. My Own Private Idaho is well worth a watch for anyone unconvinced of Reeves' acting capabilities outside the comedy or action genres.

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7 'The Matrix' (1999)

Directors: Lana and Lilly Wachowski

Keanu Reeves stated in the aforementioned AMA that the "Matrix trilogy" was one of his favorites he appeared in, meaning three out of four movies in the saga qualify for his top 10. Of those, the original is the hardest to fault and undeniably the best, being an exceptional blend of martial arts action and thought-provoking science-fiction.

The Matrix follows a seemingly ordinary man who becomes involved in a huge battle between humanity and machinery after he's told the life he's been living is a computer simulation and that advanced machines have enslaved the human population. The Matrix is interesting, subversive, strangely prophetic, and above all entertaining, a 90s classic that has shown very few signs of aging in the more than 20 years since its initial release. Reeves' performance in this saga is probably and understandably his most well-known, a reputation he seems to cherish.

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6 'The Devil's Advocate' (1997)

Director: Taylor Hackford

Keanu Reeves is known for underplaying things much more than chewing scenery, which makes his pairing with notorious devourer of scenery Al Pacino in The Devil's Advocate an interesting one. Pacino plays the boss at a prestigious New York law firm, and Reeves is a relatively young lawyer who's just joined the firm and is unprepared for where his new position is about to take him.

The Devil's Advocate is a law-themed drama/thriller with a deliciously wicked supernatural spin. Some may find it silly in parts, but there's also something strangely captivating about it. Pacino steals the show — naturally, he has the showiest role — but Reeves makes for a great protagonist who sees a strange new world through fresh eyes, much like the audience who are also along for the wild trip.

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5 'A Scanner Darkly' (2006)

Director: Richard Linklater

A Scanner Darkly is probably one of the least expected personal favorites Keanu Reeves mentioned in his AMA. It's fair to label it a cult classic of sorts, though, and even fairer to say that it's certainly an interesting movie for those who like their science-fiction psychologically heavy and even psychedelic.

The film features unique, often disorientating animation and centers on an undercover cop whose life starts to unravel after he comes under the influence of a mysterious new drug. Although frustrating or even slightly off-putting movie at times, A Scanner Darkly is among the best adult animated films thanks to its hard-to-forget qualities, striking visuals, and Linklater's trademark sensibilities.

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4 'The Matrix Reloaded' (2003)

Directors: Lana and Lilly Wachowski

The second film in The Matrix trilogy, The Matrix Reloaded builds upon the story and the world introduced in the first movie. It's a strong sequel, even if it's not quite as good as the first movie, with some spectacular action and an emphasis on the romance between Neo (Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss).

It's a little less narratively coherent, with the Wachowskis biting off a great deal and inevitably mostly finding themselves able to chew it... but the film is a little bumpy at times. Still, The Matrix Reloaded is a worthwhile and very entertaining sequel, and anyone wanting to spend more time with the characters and unique qualities of this series' world ought to give it a chance.

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3 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' (1989)

Director: Stephen Herek

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was indeed one of the most excellent releases of 1989. It's a goofy and good-hearted time-travel comedy about two high school slackers who are at risk of failing history, only for their luck to turn when they come into contact with a time-traveler from the future and use a time machine to witness various historical events for their class presentation.

Reeves' portrayal of Ted ranks among his most popular and iconic roles, being instrumental in gaining him recognition and additional popularity as an actor. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is a fun and lightweight movie that doesn't take itself too seriously, contributing to its enduring and nearly flawless reputation as a modern cinematic classic.

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2 'River's Edge' (1986)

Director: Tim Hunter

While A Scanner Darkly is a lesser-known Keanu Reeves movie, River's Edge would have to be the most obscure mentioned by the actor in his Reddit AMA. It's one of the few early movies starring Reeves that isn't comedic, given River's Edge is a bleak crime/drama film about a group of friends torn apart when one member of the group murders another.

The resulting film isn't fun to watch, with the premise potentially being one reason why it's not super popular. Still, River's Edge is worth watching for fans of Keanu Reeves, and the man himself is clearly (and justifiably) proud of it. The film also boasts compelling performances from the likes of Crispin Glover and an expectedly scene-stealing Dennis Hopper.

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1 'The Matrix Revolutions' (2003)

Directors: Lana and Lilly Wachowski

The final film in the original Matrix trilogy, The Matrix Revolutions scores a spot among Keanu Reeves' favorite films, though the fourth and arguably better - or at least more interesting - The Matrix Resurrections is ultimately left out in the cold.

The Matrix Revolutions wraps up the main narrative of the trilogy surrounding the large-scale war between machines and humanity with less compelling action than seen in its predecessors and a story that's not amazingly well-told. However, there are sequences in the movie that work, and a good deal of the emotional scenes between Neo and Trinity have an impact. The Matrix Resurrections is a flawed yet ultimately solid concluding chapter of the original Matrix trilogy.

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