“Friendship means little when survival is on the line.”
synopsis
Legendary hitman John Wick continues his war against the High Table, the powerful organization that governs the world’s assassins. As the price on his head grows, Wick travels across the globe—from Osaka to Paris—facing increasingly dangerous enemies and elaborate kill zones. His only chance at freedom is to challenge the High Table to a final duel—but first he must survive the relentless hunters sent to stop him.
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mini-review
By the fourth entry, the John Wick franchise has evolved into a strange and mesmerizing hybrid of action movie and balletic art film. Director Chad Stahelski stages gunfights like elaborate choreography, with extended sequences that feel almost surreal in their precision. The plot is thin, but the visual style and inventive action sequences—especially the Paris set piece—make it one of the most visually striking action films in recent memory.
Late-night viewing, dim lights, and the guilty pleasure of watching action choreography taken to absurdly elegant extremes.
Absurdist's Corner
The secret assassin underworld apparently includes luxury hotels, global rules of etiquette, and thousands of impeccably dressed killers waiting in every city.
fun facts
• The Paris Arc de Triomphe action scene was filmed amid real traffic, requiring extreme stunt coordination.
• Keanu Reeves trained for months with firearms and stunt choreography to perform many sequences himself.
• The franchise was originally inspired by classic Hong Kong action cinema and spaghetti westerns.