Keanu Reeves says turning 40 was like being in a club with a secret handshake. The 44-year-old actor - who can next be seen in sci-fi movie The Day the Earth Stood Still alongside Jennifer Connelly - felt more included in his group of friends when he reached the landmark birthday. He said: Its funny - when you get to 40 its like being in a club with a secret handshake! I remember my doctor telling me to enjoy my forties because I will still have my physical capabilities but also my life experiences. We should take advantage of that before the physical capabilities slip away. Keanu - who has previously starred in movies including The Matrix film franchise and Constantine - also said he doesnt mind if he becomes known for starring in sci-fi movies because he enjoys the genre. He added to Britains The Daily Telegraph newspaper: I grew up liking science fiction - its almost like a Trojan horse. You can put any other genre inside. You can do a romance like Blade Runner, you can do an action romance like Star Wars or a comedy like Spaceballs. It really translates well into other genres. As to whether I get stereotyped for doing sci-fi, I dont know. For me, sci-fi is just one of the things I can do. Keanu Reeves at the Bambi Awards 2008 at Oberrheinhalle in Offenburg, Germany - (11/27/07). Bill, Ted, and the Grim Reaper Hes awesome.