John Wick Reviews

I saw the second one first by mistake and it's much better. This one's sadly repetitive and simplistic, IMO it's actually generic, nothing special about it. Unlike the second one. I'd say skip it.

Definitivamente no es una cinta que destaque demasiado por su guión o por manejar un mensaje muy trascendente para la sociedad. Sin embargo, siento que tiene un mérito muy especial ya que logra contar una historia de película de acción bastante "ochentosa" de manera fresca y moderna que resulta bastante efectiva para los públicos actuales, así como también para los fans más veteranos del género.

Hay que hacer mención especial a la dirección artística y a la actuación de su protagonista que logra que uno se tome muy en serio a un personaje que otros actores harían parecer una caricatura.

Es una película de acción sumamente entretenida. Tiene algunos de los problemas típicos del género cómo un guión que a veces peca de ilógico o algunos problemitas de continuidad, pero ciertamente la trama es tan sencilla y efectiva que es difícil que alguien no la encuentre interesante.
La recomiendo para casuales y cinéfilos por igual, siempre y cuando estos últimos no esperen que les cambie la vida.

Since I kept hearing some pretty good things about this movie, I thought I might as well check it out. The very same year, Denzel Washington showed up in 'The Equilazer' which had a very similar plot but even though 'The Equalizer' was also quite successful, I had actually a hard time to care about the damned thing and I thought that this movie was actually slightly better. First of all, even if it was their first directing effort for the two guys who made this movie (Chad Stahelski and David Leitch), they were actually really efficient and, above all, I really enjoyed the melancholic mood also helped by a really neat soundtrack. Furthermore, even though you might not expect to see Keane Reeves in such a badass action flick, the guy actually really nailed it. Indeed, Reeves has always been criticised for his somewhat wooden and emotionless acting skills but it worked perfectly to portray the main character in this movie. Still, the problem with this kind of vengeance tales is that the plot is always so damned generic and predictable and, even if it was very well done in this case, it never managed to go beyond the limits of the genre which was too bad. Anyway, to conclude, even though it didn't completely blow me away, it was still a decent watch and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you like the genre. 

Had a greater expectation with this flick . It was a Good movie not a great one though . Enjoyed the Keanu's come back in one solid action movie .
The action is amazing fully packed until the end . Story is little lagging . The final fight sequence Between Viggo And JOHN doesn't satisfy much , should have been stronger .
In nutshell , a cool movie packed with action . A watchable one .

"In a bar, I once saw him kill three men... with a pencil."

Let's not mince words here: John Wick is the best action movie of 2014. Confidently belying its modest budget, the movie easily surpasses the year's CGI-infested blockbusters and superhero offerings, and even tops more old-school actioners like The Equalizer and Fury. Here is a lean, adrenaline-charged 100-minute thrill ride which understands economical storytelling, disposing of superfluous narrative tangents to focus on what matters. John Wick is a B-movie at heart, and on the surface may look like an unremarkable straight-to-video endeavour, but the execution is flawless, with miraculously choreographed action scenes and exceptional stunt-work elevating this brutal revenge flick into the stratosphere. Add to this a spot-on performance from Keanu Reeves, an R-rating and a well-judged screenplay, and this is a fucking badass movie. It's pure ecstasy that action fans will go gaga over.

A retired underworld assassin for the Russian mafia, John Wick (Reeves) tragically loses his wife to cancer, but she leaves him one last gift: a puppy for companionship. As John struggles to work through the grieving process, his life is thrown into turmoil again when his classic car is stolen and his pup is killed by Iosef (Alfie Allen), the son of powerful Russian kingpin Viggo (Michael Nyqvist). Learning of his idiot son's actions, Viggo immediately realises that his entire operation is now under threat of being obliterated by the most dangerous man alive, and tries to come to a peaceful arrangement with John. However, John is focused on retribution, prompting Viggo to call in as many heavily armed men as he can to take down the killing machine as quickly as possible.

John Wick is one of the purest action flicks of recent years, but its taut disposition doesn't mean that plot is neglected. On the contrary, the action-free opening act is a masterpiece of economy, establishing Wick's character and situation mostly through images rather than words. But once Wick is wronged and the beast is unleashed, the flick roars to life, and the result is something to behold. Too many action movies are bogged down by humdrum love stories or other attempts to humanise the central hero, slowing the pace to a drag and denying us the pure testosterone boost we seek. But John Wick has no need for this brand of malarkey, which is another reason why it's such a breath of fresh air. With his wife dead, the titular assassin doesn't get involved with any other women, and he's so skilled that he only rarely finds himself out of his depth.

Some may decry that John is too unstoppable, but I'm personally sick of seeing "badass" heroes being captured or beaten within an inch of their life. John does receive a few injuries here and there, but for the most part he's supremely confident - and I found this quality both refreshing and satisfying. Above all, it's executed in a believable fashion. Furthermore, John meets an array of friends throughout the movie who are wholly aware of his abilities and reputation. Fellow killers and even police officers are wary to engage Wick, respectfully leaving him alone as he conducts his business. Such touches give the production a gorgeous flavour, provoking a few welcome moments of dark comedy to lighten up the violent affair.

The sheer excellence of the action sequences cannot be overstated; they are orgasmic. John Wick denotes the directorial debut of David Leitch and Chad Stahelski, two stuntman who have evidently learned from the best during their respective careers. The shootouts here are mostly devoid of shaky-cam and rapid-fire editing, with the directors instead adopting a wonderful arrangement of smooth camera movements and some astonishingly artistic tracking shots. John Wick wears its R-rating on its sleeve, as well; it's a beautiful antithesis to all of the politically-correct PG-13 action flicks that continually inundate today's cinematic marketplace. Loud, savagely violent and hugely satisfying, all of the movie's action scenes absolutely shit on the likes of Live Free or Die Hard, The Expendables 3, Terminator Salvation, and the RoboCop remake. Admittedly, there are a few evident instances of digital bloodshed, but the CGI doesn't look overly phoney and it's not distracting. Rather than looking like a post-production paint job, the blood is effectively integrated into the various environments.

Reeves has had his ups and downs as a thespian; despite a strong performance in The Matrix, he's bloody awful in motion pictures like Dracula and Johnny Mnemonic, and he's known for being wooden. John Wick, however, plays to Reeves' strengths, showing that he has more skill than his detractors are probably willing to admit. Reeves is cut from the same mould as Jason Statham, with minimalistic dialogue and a focus on physical action scenes, and the star absolutely nails it. He needs more roles like this. Fortunately, the supporting cast is just as impressive, with the likes of Willem Dafoe, John Leguizamo and Ian McShane all hitting their marks with confidence. Nyqvist is also effective as the leader of the Russian gang, while Game of Thrones luminary Alfie Allen convinces as the daft, overconfident young man who awakens the beast within Wick.

John Wick plays out with the same verve as the "one man army" action movies from the 1980s, but with a contemporary polish. If you enjoyed the likes of Taken, Punisher: War Zone or Safe, you will definitely enjoy this deliriously entertaining slice of big screen escapism.

9.2/10

When I saw the premise for this I actually wanted to see it. A movie centered on a man who is taking revenge on those who killed his dog. Nobody likes seeing the dog die in movies so it's always more comforting seeing the antagonists biting the dust for their evil deeds. Of course this will have many cliches as it's a Keanu Reeves driven action thriller. What else would you expect? The directors here have been in a few action films, but this is the first time directing for both of them. The gunplay in this is freaking badass and intense. It's interesting to see a little bit of fighting/martial arts mixed in with shooting makes for something quite unique and fun. I have to say this is by far one of Keanu Reeves best characters. Wow Theon Greyjoy was such a douchebag here. This is such a dude movie. I loved it from beginning to end. I was truly impressed by this one. Yes it's cliche and cheesy, but it's got a cute little storyline wrapped with a ton of brutal violence. If you love action and Keanu Reeves I highly recommend checking this one out.