Few figures in the strange world of film criticism drew the respect of cinephiles, actors and directors alike quite like Roger Ebert, and throughout his career, the legendary writer talked at length of the inner workings of cinema whilst always delivering his words with a unique, almost humanist touch.
However, like any critic worth their salt, Ebert never stopped short of dishing out a bad review where he thought it necessary, and no star, regardless of their stature or prior quality of filmography, was safe from his barbarous pen. Even Keanu Reeves received the worst of Ebert’s criticism, joining the long list of actors who felt his wrath.