Keanu

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Keanu is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the UK on Netflix right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 1,148 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Jordan Peele's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Keanu is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Keanu from the crowd. Friends hatch a plot to retrieve a stolen cat by posing as drug dealers for a street gang. Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2016. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Keanu holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Keanu. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Jordan Peele anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.