Keanu Reeves: Some Women Like to Be Beaten

This post is written by a chick, shocker of shockers.

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Why the sarcasm, Kideternity? Is it really hard to believe that what Kim says is true?

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Maybe he meant SPANKING???

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Wow, nice comment. You're saying that if a GUY wrote the post, it would be praising Keanu's assertion? Are you agreeing that "some of the ladies don't mind it?"
You, commenter, are a pathetic jackass, and Keanu is an idiot. Without reading his soundbyte in context, I would guess that he might be talking about women who like to be dominated, which is pretty freaking different from women who "don't mind" being abused.

But keep in mind, we're dealing with Keanu "Wyld Stallyns" Reeves here. This quote would be a little more surprising if it came from, say, George Clooney. I mean, Keanu? He's at his most convincing when he keeps his mouth shut and slaps a perplexed look on his face throughout a movie (like, say, The Matrix).

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BDSM anyone?

In any case, it is unclear exactly what Reeves meant given the limited quotes availabled in the linked article and Reeves' "communication issues."

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Can't people READ here? The man was talking about a character he played. Take a time and read his WHOLE interview to Playboy and discover that he is against violence, felt bad doing that scene and is VERY intelligent. Dumb are people who still calling the man dumb because of a character he played ages ago.

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Keanu can beat me anytime!

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The media will always report only part of the quotes and part of the story to suit their needs or quota. Make sure before there is judgement, that the full Interview is read and understood as Reeves meant it. I personally haven't read it, but as my parents always taught me, don't always believe everything you read. Learn to question, that's how we become smarter and more diverse.

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Keanu isn't a stupid man. If you knew anything about him you would know he is intelligent and analytical. His statement was taken out of context. He had researched his role and had been informed by experts and real life experiences. Abusive situations are complicated and after reading his original comments from when he promoted "The Gift" you realize that Keanu understood the subject.

Actually, I would like to discuss people who are so ignorant that they judge a real human being by a role that he played years and years ago...then make ignorant comments about a man that they know nothing about.

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When taking a quote out of context, it's easy to prove a false statement.By doing "The Gift", he was able to gain soe insights to the dynamics of an abusive relationship. He, himself, would never hit a woman in anger. He said so in the interview. This is a mountain made from a molehill.

Also, he is not Ted; he's Keanu. He is a Canadian. But he was so convincing as a California airhead, people didn't think he was acting. Is he a cardiologist because he played one in "Something's Gotta Give? A dentist because he played one in "Thumb Sucker"? Is Sean Penn Jeff Spicoli?

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Here is the full quote from the magazine:

You have to read his answer to the previous question to understand this quote:

Reeves: A part of me was afraid of my violent side. Once Hilary (Swank) and I were improvising in a trailer. I just kept sayng, "You're lying. You're lying. You're lying." We were rehearsing this argumentm, and Sam (Raimi) said, "Every time you say, 'You're lying,' instead of saying it, just hit her." Hilary was like, "No, Donnie, I wasn't—" [makes slapping noise] "Donnie, I wasn't—" [slaps] Sam was like, "Grab her face." This went on until finally I pushed her up against the wall and started taking her pants off. I stopped, but it was very scary. It was like, "Oh shit. Okay. Now I get it. I get it." It was very frightening.

Playboy: Did it help Swank prepare for her role in Million Dollar Baby?

Reeves: [Laughs} Yeah. And by the way, I also learned a bit of...well, that some of the ladies don't mind it, so...Nah, that's awful to say.

It reminds me of that argument (hypothetical) from prostitute and a cop. The cop says why do you let your pimp beat you like that and the hooker says, "If he didn't how would I know he cares about me?" Some people, apparently, really believe in that kind of twisted logic.

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People, he's not saying that he, Keanu-the-real-guy, would beat women, he's saying that some women don't see it as a big deal to get smacked around. I'm hard pressed to disagree with him.

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ok not to defend a hollywood actor, but, i do believe that it is possible that there are women that like being hit, and need that emotionally so that they would feel loved. unfortunately i'm saying this from my own experience. Such things are unimagiable, but still happen, and i do believe that is what mr. Reeves was talking about. don't be a hippocrite and think that if u dont feel or see something or just can't imagine something that it doesn't exist.
i can't wait for the hate mail, after this one. thx

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I know Kung Fu

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It's pretty clear Keanu is referring to BDSM and not unconsented to beatings.

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Better question is, "did he have to do that to audition for the Wachowskis?"

Heh...

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Yeah, sounds like he was talking about sex. Even if he wasn't... not all abused women stay with their SO's because they have no other options.

And, if sex wasn't the context, there is a huge difference between "they don't mind" (meaning they stay with the men in spite of the violence) and the sensationalist "Women like to be beaten."

I'd like to see what groups in particular reacted to the quote. Not one of these articles mentions them.

And the guy is not a Buddhist either.

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This article is inaccurate.

1. Who said Keanu is a Buddhist? A decent writer will not draw that confusion simply because the antics of some Brits, who are not as advanced in feminism as American women, caught the attention of the Buddhist Channel web site, which I didn’t know existed until now.

2. Saying that Keanu is not intelligent is too stupid to address.

3. Keanu did not say "some women like to be beaten." Keanu said, when discussing his discomfort with his role in The Gift, said he learned that "that some of the ladies don't mind it, so… Nah, that's awful to say."

Keanu knew the truth might cause uproar among idiots, so he didn't actually say it. Instead he said "No, that's awful to say." No wonder Keanu avoids interviews--look how idiots who call themselves journalists behave when given a few words to blow all out of proportion.

The truth that Keanu alluded to but did not *say* is already acknowledged by the majority of American feminists, most of whom have advanced past the need to detonate at the mere *mention* of the facts—that some women do not mind male violence, especially in a sexual context.

But anyway, I'm glad Keanu made the movie and said what he said about it. If anything, his innocent statement has created a bonfire in "some women's" hearts that will make him more popular than ever and give sappy Beta males more reason to hate him.


Love & Kisses,

Loretta

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Jeez Kim Voynar, if you are going to tar and feather someone at least quote them correctly. And do a little research before you claim his religious beliefs for him.

Not to mention, that his FEMALE co-stars comment on how gentle, polite and caring he is. So to take a comment that YOU misinterpret and try to turn it into something sensational is very very irresponsible.

Also, this is just a reprint of the article that appeared on March 9th in the Glasgow Daily Record - Glasgow,Scotland,UK.

Considering that there hasn't been any worldwide outcry in the past 2 weeks, maybe people should stop trying to make something out of nothing.

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I believe that during a sexual experience there is a fine line between pleasure and pain - why do you think some people consider S & M a way of life?

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