Keanu Reeves has extended his remarkable Rotten Tomatoes streak with the release of Good Fortune, a new comedy in which he plays Gabriel, a clumsy angel who sets off a life-swap between Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen’s characters. Premiering in cinemas this weekend, the film’s positive 75% rating continues Reeves’ run of 12 consecutive movies rated in the fresh category since January 2019.
Keanu Reeves’ Consistent Success on Rotten Tomatoes
Maintaining a steady stream of well-received films is a difficult feat for any actor, given the myriad factors that contribute to a movie’s success or failure with critics and audiences. From unpredictable scripts to directorial choices, many challenges can affect a film’s Tomatometer score. Reeves, however, has managed to navigate these obstacles impressively, keeping his movies fresh in the eyes of reviewers.
Good Fortune’s 75% rating adds to this streak that kicked off with John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and includes a dozen movies over six years. Although some films like The Matrix Resurrections and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run scored lower, at 63% and 66% respectively, Reeves has shown resilience in delivering entertaining projects that appeal to critics and viewers alike.
His fresh titles also include Always Be My Maybe, Toy Story 4—which stands out as the highest-rated with a 96% score—Bill & Ted Face the Music, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and the John Wick spin-off Ballerina. Good Fortune now joins this list, gaining praise from audiences as well as critics for its humor and message.
How Good Fortune Reimagines Classic Life-Swap Comedies
Good Fortune, with a brisk 98-minute runtime, belongs to the well-established genre of body-swap and life-swap comedies. The storyline centers on Gabriel (Keanu Reeves), an angel whose good intentions lead him to interfere in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen).
“A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen).”
While some critics have noted that the plot feels familiar and sometimes predictable, many agree that the enjoyment comes from the comedic journey rather than surprises in the outcome. One review stated,
“Plenty of laughs with powerful social commentary,”
while others commended the great casting and even labeled the film an instant classic.
Keanu Reeves’ Growing Portfolio of Comedy Roles
Reeves’ performance in Good Fortune highlights his versatility, especially in comedy, and sets the stage for his upcoming roles. Notably, he will reunite with Cameron Diaz in Outcome, a project directed by Jonah Hill, scheduled for release on Apple TV in 2026. Fans and critics alike are curious if this streak can carry forward into another successful year for Reeves.
Given the actor’s consistent track record and growing experience in comedy, it seems likely that his future projects will continue to resonate well, keeping up the momentum that has marked his recent filmography.
