http://www.ffwdweekly.com/article/screen/film-features/tai-chi-man-11435/

The sequence where Chen receives a letter from Mark is an object lesson in economy: Each shot is set a minute or so after the last, but varied angles and cuts-on-action give it a sense of cause-and-effect. What could easily seem disjointed feels fluid.

Time Index:

It’s a great honor to bring his directorial debut to TIFF, especially since he grew up in Toronto.
0:50 – Explains the project came together and how he got it financed.
2:50 – There is a government organization that reviews scripts for approval when you make a film in China. The movie was originally set in Beijing, but he couldn’t have underground fighting and a corrupt cop in Beijing so he moved it to Hong Kong.
5:40 – Their contract says every country will see the same cut.
6:50 – He would love to direct again.
7:30 – Philosophy about what it means to collect—Reeves has about five typewriters.
9:05 – Hasn’t seen Point Break Live, but he’s intrigued.
9:50 – He’s seen rough cut versions of 47 Ronin—praises the design.
10:55 – There is a financier and director in place for Passengers, so they’re trying to move forward in development. Reeves describes the plot.
12:35 – Pondering where he wants to take his career next.
14:00 – The assembly cut for Man of Tai Chi was 2 hours 30 minutes. Talks about what they cut.

http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Movie+review+Director+Keanu+Reeves+first+kick+packs+wallop+with+trailer/9109202/story.html

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/interview-man-of-tai-chi-director-and-star-keanu-reeves-talks-the-pull-of-kung-fu-movies-how-his-documentary-informed-his-feature-and-what-is-going-on-with-47-ronin-20131031

Keanu Reeves is aware you know that he knows Kung fu. Amongst the other skills downloaded into Reeves' persona from his experience with The Matrix, awareness must've been one of them. Reeves expresses new productivity with this ascertained meta-knowledge in his directorial debut, a martial arts movie set in China. With Man of Tai Chi, Reeves establishes why we have cared about this former Wyld Stallyn for at least two decades, and why we should pay attention now that he is also behind the camera.

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With Chen's own descent into personal darkness, Reeves the filmmaker makes his most interesting point concerning Chen's audience's desire to witness the loss of innocence; a pretty sharp and damning moment from a celebrity to a culture that immortalizes him with their attention.

It's worth noting that Man of Tai Chi, an awesome Saturday night waiting to happen, is currently available on VOD. But if geographically possible, I'd recommend seeing it in a theater in order to witness the burgeoning of a new cinematic Keanu Reeves, and to appreciate the epic aesthetic this movie desires with its numerous bass drops and moments of pure martial artistry.

I'm not even gonna touch her 'Keanu's Narrow Band' theory- especially since she called his performance as Constantine 'unmemorable'. Besides, I have a little theory of my own: that most reviews tell more about the reviewer himself/herself than about the subject of the review per se ...

But do pay attention at all seven things she points at ;)

And Bound - The Matrix - Man of Tai Chi seen as a trilogy ? That's an interesting interpretation ;)

http://www.deadline.com/2013/11/radius-twc-reports-keanu-reeves-pic-man-of-tai-chi-grossed-1-5-million-vod/

How movies are marketed now.

You’ve been lucky to work with a lot of unique filmmakers during your career.

Well, yes, but c’mon, everyone’s unique. (laughs)

http://www.salon.com/2013/11/01/talking_good_and_evil_with_keanu_reeves/

this article is long and so delicious I am still in afterglow...

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I've been wondering how it did on VOD.

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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/keanu-reeves-man-tai-chi-652718

http://www.deadline.com/2013/11/radius-twc-reports-keanu-reeves-pic-man-of-tai-chi-grossed-1-5-million-vod/

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