There’s a reason kittens have Instagram accounts with thousands of followers - they’re adorable. So what better way to unite cat lovers, Key and Peele fans, and basically anyone with a heart than by making an action comedy with an adorable kitten as the title character? As someone with a rather intense kitten obsession, the opportunity to attend a work-in-progress screening of the Peter Atencio-directed film Keanu at SXSW was an absolute treat. Not only did it warm my kitten-loving heart, but it’s also quite the showcase for Key and Peele as well.When the film opens, Rell (Jordan Peele) is heartbroken. Mere minutes later, he completely forgets about his break-up when a kitten shows up at his door. And who can blame him? This kitten is adorable! He dubs the little cutie Keanu and the two become fast friends. However, tragedy strikes when Rell comes home and discovers Keanu has been catnapped by an LA gang leader. Desperate to get him back, Rell convinces his cousin Clarence (Keegan-Michael Key) to pose as the notorious Allentown brothers in an effort to rescue him.Let’s address the obvious first - I’m a cat lover and as a cat lover, Keanu hits all the right notes. This kitten is just the cutest. Whether he’s posing for Rell’s kitten calendar or darting through a shootout in slow motion, you’re going to have a big grin on your face, if not cooing out loud. The challenge then becomes, how can you possibly have this sweet creature in peril without sucking the fun out of the film? Keanu actually does get pretty intense but Peele and co-writer Alex Rubens appropriately have the main human characters taking all the big risks. Whether Keanu is with Rell, the head of the gang or the real Allentown brothers, everyone loves him and that gives the film a uniquely playful vibe that highlights the unstoppable power of cute animals.