John Wick... An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.
It's a specialized cinema artwork, a perfect example of what an action movie should be.
The main character John Wick played by Keanu Reeves is definitely one of the most badass character ever in film, period.
Brilliantly detailed backstory is what makes his character as interesting, and not just another boring not-vulnerable character that we don't live up with, he sure ain't vulnerable but he has his reasons doing stuff, and it all makes sense.
Characters in this movie have class, it has a lot of villains, but all of them are necessary for the story.
Willem Dafoe is easily the most talented actor in this movie, dominating almost every scene he's in.
Cinematography is stunning, every action scene looks very realistic and perfectly choreographed.
Lights are helping this movie to alter a much darker undertone, mostly all the colors that you notice and that dominate are the black and white.
Storytelling is nearly perfect, directing has its style Chad Stahelski's and David Leitch's duo directing is working just fine, they should start making more movies together.
This movie starts out the same way as it ends, it starts out with a devastating heartbreak and ends with one.
John Wick might be the push for Keanu Reeves to get back on track, it's easily his best movie since the Matrix.
Good characters, badass protagonist, and stunning visuals along with excellent directing and writing are making it into something that the world hasn't quite seen before, but indeed needs.
Rating: 2,5/4
