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"John Wick" (2014) REVIEW


Keanu Reeves, man. Keanu Reeves.

Ex-hitman John Wick has retired for over five years. During those years, he settled down, found a wife, and put his past behind him. However, when his car is stolen and dog gets killed by a member of a Russian mob not even three days after his wife's death, John decides that enough is enough. He digs up his old stash of weapons and decides to bust some Russian heads mostly with headshots.

I know, it sounds like a B-grade movie, and honestly, it is, but I mean that in the best way. The acting is great, the action sequences are very creative, and the tone of the movie is consistent throughout, being an enjoyable (and sometimes funny) action thriller with Keanu Reeves kicking butt. I've heard some reviewers saying that this is Keanu Reeves greatest performance, and I have to agree with him. There are a few lines in the movie that sounded plain and boring, but Reeves's acted it to a very enjoyable line. Best action flick of the year? It's near the top. Like I said, the action sequences are very creative, definitely worth taking into consideration on what makes a good action scene.

Though the last fifteen minutes are a bit clunky, John Wick is a very enjoyable thriller that may just be an instant cult-classic!

4/5 Stars

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