paulclaassen
Critics and audiences around the world raved about 'John Wick'. What did I think? Uhm, still deciding. The film starts off with so many Hollywood cliches: the flashbacks to tell the back story, the rainy weather funeral with black umbrellas... Yes, Keanu Reeves was perfectly cast as John Wick. Yes, the action scenes are non-stop and brutal. Yes, the stunts were awesome. Yet, I still didn't enjoy the film. The film has a bodycount of note, you'd think it's a John Woo film! This is just way too violent for my liking with way too much unnecessary killings. Sure, Wick was out for revenge, but this is a very extreme vengeance film. I realize he did not go on a killing spree because they took his car and dog from him. The reason for his revenge goes much deeper than that, I get it, but still...Does this justify Wick killing over a hundred people? Although it is never mentioned in the film, it is obvious Wick is an ex-hitman and therefore probably does not have a conscience, but I can't help but feel this character goes completely beyond revenge. On the contrary, it becomes cold-blooded murder instead. Also, I understand Wick was one of the best hitman, but is it possible that he can outwit and dodge so many hitmen in the club? If this is the case, this organisation seriously need new hitmen!The film also features the "no gun" ending fight scene. Seriously, Hollywood, this is SO cliched and annoying! If Viggo (Michael Nyqvist), the crime boss, wanted John dead, why didn't he just shoot him? Why would a man in his sixties opt for a fist fight with someone as highly trained as John Wick, instead of just shooting him? This scene was not credible at all. Is it a film I'd watch again? Nope. (I must mention I absolutely loved the soundtrack.)
mariahopkins-18946
John Wick is a great action film, the kind of which are rarely made today. It is R rated but not frenzied like most action films- you know who is killing who and more importantly why. This no- holds barred action film is an example in execution. Keanu Reeves is at home in an action film and once again proves that he can do stunts as good as any actor out there even though he is well in his 50s. There's not much to write about John Wick because there isn't much of a narrative, but boy is it totally worth it. Just go watch John Wick.
cinemajesty
Movie Review: "John Wick" (2014)Premium stunt coordinators Chad Stahelski and David Leitch turn directors for simplistic revengeful story of an extraordinary "Army of One" plot as leading actor Keanu Reeves takes on the entire Russian Mob of New York under heavy gun-fire sequences in stellar choreography by the major stunt work practicing and approving key production personnel collaborators.Quite moments also convince me here as supporting actors as Ian McShane as the back-stage, strings-pulling character of Winston and Michael Nyqvis (1960-2017) as Russian Head-Mobster and Adrianne Palicki as confronting nemesis assassin in a strong hotel room scene as "John Wick" has relentless continuity, formidably carried by actor Keanu Reeves in best form.Cinemajesty Entertainments 2018
