Review of John Wick (2014) by Micmc23000 — 03 Jun 2019

An true masterpiece of a modern action film. Some of the depth is hidden on the first view but this is a story of a man who gave up his former life for a woman who then dies . He is alone given up his former life and having his current one torn apart . In this depressed and lonley state he receives the gift of a puppy from his deceased wife he sees this puppy as the only joy in his life a chance to prove to himself that there is still good inside him . someone then kills this puppy and steals his pride and joy a vintage Mustang (in the second film it is revealed this contains the last photos he taken of his wife .he then in beautifully choreographed scenes proceeds to rain lviolence down upon those that killed his dog and stole his pride and joy.

The true masterpiece here is the cinematography and choreography of the fight scenes this is what makes it a true masterpiece of the modern action genre .with long takes and few cuts the action scenes stand out from anything that has come before it .with an emphasis on realism that is often missing from action films every with bullet is counted and every target is eliminated with a brutal elegance.