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John Wick
2014 101 min United States of America R 18+
★7.4
Action, Thriller
Director: Chad Stahelski
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Description
Ex-hitman John Wick comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$43.04M
Worldwide:
$86.09M
Starring
Keanu Reeves
Actor
Michael Nyqvist
Actor
Alfie Allen
Actor
Awards
5 wins & 10 nominations total
Key opinion
John Wick is widely regarded as a stylish and energetic action film that revitalized the genre through fluid choreography and a compelling, if simple, revenge narrative. While some critics find the plot predictable and reliant on tired clichés, the majority celebrate the film for its atmospheric world-building and Keanu Reeves' committed performance.
| Acting | Keanu Reeves delivers a highly effective, physically committed performance that grounds the character's vulnerability and rage. | |
| Direction | The action choreography is exceptionally fluid and realistic, distinguished by practical concerns like ammo management and tactical movement. | |
| Theme | The film constructs an intriguing, immersive underground world of assassins that elevates the simple premise. | |
| Cinematography | The noir-inspired cinematography and moody lighting effectively communicate the protagonist's internal emotional state. | |
| Screenplay | Viewers are split on the screenplay: some praise its lean, efficient narrative structure, while others dismiss it as a collection of generic tropes and Russian-mafia clichés. |