Review of John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) by Jhzs — 25 Mar 2023

What a movie…I was graced with a cinematic masterpiece that balances aristocratic civility with spectacular video game-like violence. It was a visually stunning joy ride, as each scene unfolds like a carefully crafted work of art. The lighting and diverse locations perfectly complement the jaw-dropping action sequences, making John Wick Chapter 4 a true sensory marvel. While I had to suspend disbelief and buy in to the fact that this is despite what characters say, consequences are variable in the world of John Wick. This did add a certain delightful quality when normals rules didn’t apply, it didn’t feel out of place - given Wicks journey so far, little would by the time you sit down for chapter 4.

Highlights for me include the confrontation scene in Osaka, everything involving Caine, Killa, and of course that staircase. Certainly sets a high bar for cinematography in the next award seasons, it is tremendously impressive work. For me this was the best action movie I’ve ever seen, top class! As action goes I have felt in recent times that this genre needed more substance, and this brought it in droves and body bags, action doesn’t get much better than John Wick 4.