Review of John Wick (2014) by Spangle — 12 Dec 2015
A sleek and stylish action thriller, John Wick is very much an action movie, but its action is so well done, it never becomes numbing and boring. From brilliantly choreographed fight scene to brilliantly choreographed fight scene, this one is a labor of love from directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch and it shows.
Their direction is assured, especially for a debut. A beautifully shot and crafted action thriller, this film shows it is not just a dog. It is what the dog represents, especially for Mr. Wick. The backstory is great, as is the world created by the film.
I cannot wait for the sequel now, just to see more of this world of crime and its various characters. Keanu Reeves is great, as is Michael Nyqvist. John Leguizamo and Ian McShane have small roles here, but I enjoyed their performances all the same.
Additionally, Willem Defoe is very good. Overall, John Wick is a menacing little action thriller that hits all the right notes and is thoroughly captivating.
This review of John Wick (2014) was written by Spangle on 12 Dec 2015.
John Wick has generally received very positive reviews.
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