1. Camp Nowhere (1994)
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Andrew Keegan rocks as Zack Dell, a cool rebel teen in Camp Nowhere. He grabs attention and becomes a teen idol, appearing in magazines and winning fans. Keegan plays Zack with tons of charm, showing off 90s kid vibes. He leads a group that tricks parents into sending them to a fake summer camp with no adults. Zack’s not just a troublemaker; he grows, falls in love, fights bullies, and connects with geeks and outcasts. His energy makes the movie funny and exciting, giving that awesome 90s feel. Keegan’s acting is super, earning a 100/100 for making this cult classic a blast!
Hit Dialogues
1. “You know my Dad. ‘Military camp builds character.’”
Zack chats with Trish about why he goes to military camps every summer. He fights the idea that he and his friends are bad kids. This early scene shows how mad the kids are about being forced into summer plans they hate.
Fans on Reddit and quote sites love this line because it pokes fun at parents’ strict rules in a way kids get. It captures the cool Gen X rebel vibe. People talk about it as part of the movie’s 90s “time capsule” feel. One Reddit user says it makes them want to watch the movie again.
2. “You know, if you were wearing a skirt right now, I’d be in heaven.”
Zack flirts with Trish in a shy, awkward moment, showing his big teen crush. He says something a bit rude, then admits it’s not cool, sparking funny banter. This ties into their sweet on-screen romance during the wild camp chaos.
Fans on TikTok and X love this line for its 90s rom-com charm. They say Keegan’s delivery makes long-haired rebels super cool. Reddit posts call it part of the “young love” vibe that makes the movie so loved and nostalgic.
3. “In Tijuana you can drive at 14.”
Zack tells Trish why he fixes up an old car even though he’s too young to drive. He shows his adventurous, rule-breaking side while talking about future plans with her.
Fans on X and quote sites love this line for its funny rebellion. They share it in posts about the movie’s “major cool” plans. It perfectly shows Zack’s rebel vibe, and one X user calls him a “genius” for saying stuff like this.
Challenges Faced
Being Young and New
Andrew Keegan, only about 15, acts in Camp Nowhere, his second big role after The Halloween Tree. The movie kicks off his fame, so he feels big pressure to do great. Playing a cool rebel with other teen actors like Jonathan Jackson and Marnette Patterson means he has to shine and work well with everyone, which is tough for a new actor.
Wild Cast and Set
A podcast with Hillary Tuck says Christopher Lloyd, who plays Dennis, doesn’t like hanging with the loud, wild kid actors. Keegan, as a main teen, deals with this crazy set. With tons of kids around, shooting scenes takes long and gets messy, making it hard for him to stay focused and act well.
2. Independence Day (1996)
Andrew Keegan shines in Independence Day, a huge hit movie from 1996. He acts with big stars like Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, and Vivica A. Fox. Keegan adds young, fun energy to this wild alien invasion film. Even with slow parts and some bad jokes, he makes action scenes pop and keeps things urgent. His acting fits the movie’s proud, patriotic vibe, mixing serious alien fights with lighter moments. Keegan stands out, even next to famous actors, and helps everyone get their moment. His role in this sci-fi blockbuster with cool effects (still awesome in 2023) makes it fun for teens and up. Keegan’s great work helps make the movie a thrilling hit!
Hit Dialogues
1. “This could be our last night on Earth. You don’t want to die a virgin, do you?”
Andrew Keegan plays the Older Boy in an outdoor night scene at a trailer park. He hides under a tarp with Alicia Casse (Mae Whitman), who is Russell Casse’s daughter. Keegan’s character tries to turn their make-out session into more during the scary doom. The family leaves fast because huge alien ships fly overhead. Crowded highways in the back show big panic. Alicia laughs, pushes him away, and jokes back. Then her brother Miguel jumps in, rips off the tarp, and pulls her away to go.
This line mixes the movie’s funny parts and big action. It shows a teen’s wild urges during a world-ending mess, a fun heartthrob spot for Keegan. Fans on Reddit and in stories (like The Hollywood Reporter’s piece) love it for its weird, easy-to-get panic. They call it a cool small scene that adds laughs. People talk about it a lot in chats on forgotten cameos. It helps make the movie fun to watch again, even though it’s short.
Challenges Faced
Short Role, Big Pressure
Keegan’s part as the Older Boy is super quick, called a “blink-and-you-miss-him” role. At about 17, he’s new to acting and has to shine in just one scene with stars like Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum. Making people remember him in a huge movie with cool effects and a big cast is tough for a young guy.
Crazy Busy Set
Independence Day is a giant movie with awesome special effects and huge sets. Director Roland Emmerich runs a tight, high-stakes set. Keegan, barely in high school, juggles school and this big job. Working on a fast, stressful set with tons of crew and fancy tech is hard for a teen.
Making Friends with Co-Stars
Lisa Jakub, who plays Alicia Casse, says in The Hollywood Reporter she struggles to bond with co-stars because she films for just a few days and then leaves. She does connect with Keegan since they worked together before, which is cool. But his small role means he has little time to fit in with the big cast, making it tricky to feel part of the team.
Filming a Scary “Death” Scene
A source says Keegan’s character likely dies in a giant fireball from an alien ship. His scene is set in a city like Los Angeles, which gets blown up early. Acting like he’s scared and reacting to fake explosions (probably green screens) is tough. He has to match his moves with special effects, which is a big challenge.
3. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
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Andrew Keegan nails it as Joey Donner, the cocky bad guy in 10 Things I Hate About You.
We found on-site “10 Things I Hate About You” is an American teen romantic comedy that adapts Shakespeare’s play The Taming of the Shrew.
He’s a star in this funny, romantic movie based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Keegan’s Joey is a selfish high school jerk who likes Bianca, but he’s super charming and fun to watch. He adds laughs and drama next to Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Heath Ledger. Keegan’s acting makes Joey a bad guy you love to hate and kind of cheer for. His cool, sneaky vibe fits the movie’s high school feel, making it a favorite for Millennials. Keegan’s energy boosts the romance and fun, making this the best rom-com ever. You have to see it for his awesome performance!
Hit Dialogues
1. “You’re going to pay me to take out some chick?” …“20 bucks.” … “Fine, 30.” … “This isn’t a negotiation. Take it or leave it, trailer park.” … “50 bucks and we got a deal, Fabio.”
Joey argues with Patrick Verona about paying him to date Kat so Joey can get to Bianca. They haggle, and Joey acts cocky, calling Patrick “trailer park.” Patrick fights back, and they settle on 50 bucks.
This talk is super fun because it shows Joey’s rude attitude and the movie’s quick, funny lines. Reddit fans say Keegan’s acting makes Joey a bad guy you kinda like, and this scene kicks off the main story.
2. “Watching that chick wreck my car doesn’t count as a date.”
Joey gripes to Patrick after Kat smashes her car into his, mad that his plan to date Bianca isn’t working. He sounds spoiled and hates Kat’s bold attitude.
This line is a big hit for its straight-up humor and Joey’s whiny tone. It shows he’s a bratty bad guy. IMDb quotes list it, and fans love how it nails Joey’s selfish personality.
Challenges Faced
Filming Far from Home
Keegan films in Tacoma, Washington, his first out-of-town shoot, he says in People. At 20, he leaves Los Angeles and adjusts to new places like Stadium High School. Staying focused away from family is hard for a young actor.
Fitting in with a Cool Cast
Keegan acts with stars like Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles, who later get super famous. He holds his own, but it’s scary in a big group. David Krumholtz in Vulture jokes about Keegan’s muscles, showing they bond. Playing a mean guy while making friends off-screen takes effort.
Doing Tough Scenes
Keegan performs in big scenes, like when Bianca punches Joey at prom. He works with Larisa Oleynik to make it funny and timed right. Scenes like Kat hitting Joey’s car need him to act chaotic, which is tricky with director Gil Junger’s new style.
Handling Fame
The movie makes Keegan a huge teen star in the late 1990s, the transcript says. Fans swarm him, and he later says in interviews it’s overwhelming. Dealing with teen magazines and attention at 20 is tough while filming.
Acting in a Shakespeare Story
The movie uses Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, mixing teen talk with fancy lines. Keegan, as Joey (like Hortensio and Gremio), keeps his character shallow but fits the smart script. This is hard for a young actor new to Shakespeare stuff.
4. The Broken Hearts Club (2000)
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Andrew Keegan stars as the main character in The Broken Hearts Club, a funny and sweet romantic comedy.
Andrew Keegan showed a more vulnerable side of his acting in The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000), where he played the newbie. The film went on to win Best Picture at the GLAAD Awards that year.
He plays a guy who learns he’s gay, showing a soft side that wins the movie Best Picture at the GLAAD Awards. Keegan acts with big feelings, making him the heart of this 2000s story about gay friends in West Hollywood. His real and relatable acting stands out, even if some question the cast’s real-life roles (except for Billy Porter, who’s openly gay). Keegan’s performance shows he can do lots of different roles in Hollywood. He handles the movie’s humor and charm easily, making it better than boring old stories. His sensitive acting makes this film awesome and worth watching!
Hit Dialogue
1. “But… weren’t you happy with her?”
Kevin chats with Jack, the group’s kind father figure, at their favorite restaurant. Jack tells Kevin he came out as gay later in life and left his marriage to find true love. Kevin, a young guy learning he’s gay, asks this to figure out why Jack made that choice. He’s confused about love and relationships. This happens in a quiet scene in the middle of the movie’s funny and romantic moments.
This line touches fans because it shows Kevin’s sweet, curious side and the movie’s big message about love for everyone. Fans on Reddit love how real it feels for a young gay guy growing up. It shines in the film’s deep, calm scenes, and Keegan’s acting makes it super memorable.
Challenges Faced
Dealing with Fans on Set
Teen girls spot Keegan during a park swing scene with Timothy Olyphant, a big romantic moment. They know him as a teen heartthrob and wait to get his autograph after the scene. When Olyphant offers his, they say no because they don’t know him. This shows Keegan’s fame but makes it hard to focus. At about 21, he has to stay professional while handling fan attention.
Acting a Deep Gay Role
Keegan, famous for cool “bad boy” parts like in 10 Things I Hate About You, plays Kevin, a shy guy who just came out as gay. He shows big emotions and struggles with who he is. This is tough because it’s new for him, and back then, some people didn’t accept gay roles. Like his co-star Dean Cain, Keegan’s agents might warn him it could hurt his career, but he takes it to show his acting skills.
Working with a Big Cast on a Small Budget
The movie costs only $1 million, so it’s a small indie film with a tight cast, including Zach Braff and Billy Porter. Keegan acts in emotional scenes like funerals and hospital visits, which are hard in his first big serious role. With new director Greg Berlanti, he works to avoid cheesy stereotypes and make real, deep characters, which is tough on a small budget.
5. O (2001)
Andrew Keegan rocks as Cassio in O, a modern take on Shakespeare’s Othello. The movie gets great reviews for its real high school vibe and sticking to the story. Keegan’s Cassio fits perfectly in this sad tale of jealousy, fights, and violence, making the story easy for kids who don’t get the original play; it’s a good swap. He adds truth to the drama, where a jealous guy goes crazy, shoots friends, and causes heartbreak and jail time. Keegan’s acting adds cool details to Cassio, helping the movie shine, even if it’s not perfect. Whether you like Shakespeare or not, Keegan’s work makes this movie worth seeing. He proves he’s great at tough, dark roles!
Challenges Faced
Switching to Serious Acting
At about 22, Keegan moves from funny teen movies like 10 Things I Hate About You to a heavy drama in O. He plays Michael, a basketball player, and shows deep feelings like hurt and betrayal. This is tough because he’s known as a cool “heartthrob.” Acting serious instead of funny takes a lot of work, but people love how he shows new skills.
Playing Basketball Scenes
Keegan acts as a basketball player, so he runs and plays in sporty scenes. These need him to move fast and look real on the court. It’s hard for an actor not used to sports roles. No one says he got hurt, but the active scenes push him to train and keep up.
Delays from Scary Themes
The movie waited two years to come out, from 1999 to 2001, because school violence like Columbine makes people worry about its story of teen fights and betrayal. This doesn’t directly bug Keegan, but it might make the cast feel down or slow his career, since the film’s heavy topics cause a big wait.
6. Kill Speed (2010)
In this movie, “Kill Speed” is an action crime thriller about two best friends who use homemade planes to smuggle drugs from Mexico to California. They chase a rich lifestyle but soon face the dangerous consequences of their choices.
Andrew Keegan acts in Kill Speed, a fast-action movie, but it flops with a 3.8 IMDb score and bad reviews, even with a cool idea. He tries hard in a messy cast, held back by a small budget and weak script. Keegan brings some energy to awesome airplane scenes that feel like Top Gun (but not as good). The story gets slow and boring, with lame action, but Keegan’s character is okay, not as dull as the rest. A random Goldberg cameo pops up, but Keegan’s effort shows he can do low-budget films. The movie doesn’t soar, but his work makes it okay for a rewatch if you like action ideas that could’ve been better with more money.
Challenges Faced
Leading a Cheap Action Movie
Keegan stars as Strayger, a drug-smuggling pilot, in the low-budget, direct-to-video film Kill Speed. Directed by Kim Bass, a pilot who knows planes, the movie has little money for big effects. Reviews say Keegan’s acting feels “weak” and doesn’t hold the movie together. The bad script and unlikeable characters make it tough for him to shine. Moving from teen heartthrob roles to this action lead is hard and frustrating for him.
Doing Tough Flying Scenes
The movie focuses on fast planes smuggling drugs, with lots of thrilling flight scenes. Keegan, as a pilot, acts in action-packed moments like fake plane chases or speedy stunts. No one says he got hurt, but filming with real planes or green screens on a small budget is tricky. He has to work hard to match the technical stuff and make it look real.
7. High Tide (in production)
Andrew Keegan jumps back into acting with High Tide, a movie still being made when the video was recorded. This role shows he’s serious about acting again after his spiritual break. We don’t know much yet—no reviews or release date—but Keegan’s part looks exciting. His past roles, from rebels to soft leads, make fans eager for this new chapter. We can’t say if it’s good yet, but Keegan’s skills will likely shine in this new film!
Conclusion
The films of Andrew Keegan show his evolution from ‘funny teenager’ roles like in Camp Nowhere to the deeper and more serious roles in O. He managed to demonstrate his considerable range in O as a rebel, a bad guy, and a sensitive character all in one. The energy and charm, no matter how bad the films were, was ever-present. He was always a fan favorite, and his films show the courage and range of roles he was willing to try. Even now, fans continue to watch his work with affection.