Rating: 8.5/10
Director: Chad Stahelski
Writer: Derek Kolstad, Derek Kolstad (based on characters created by)
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose
Runtime: 122 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 10 Feb 2017
Director: Chad Stahelski
Writer: Derek Kolstad, Derek Kolstad (based on characters created by)
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose
Runtime: 122 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 10 Feb 2017
Summary: After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life.
Review: Much to the delight of those who enjoyed 2014’s John Wick, the second installment of the series (which is intended to be a trilogy, assuming box office performance warrants its continuation) represents a seamless extension of the original film. All the things that made the first movie so compulsively watchable, at least for high-octane action fans, are once again in the forefront: stylized action sequences, minimal “down time”, and a dry sense of wit. John Wick: Chapter 2 doesn’t amp up the humor enough to be considered an “action comedy” but it doesn’t take itself too seriously. This is “more of the same” but, at least in this case, that’s a good thing.
Keanu Reeves continues to show that age has refined his acting capabilities. Although he’s by no means a likely Oscar-winner, he is able to play a role like John Wick, which demands more physicality and “presence” than it does range, with confidence. He takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Watching John mow down waves of bad guys reminds me of a video game. At one point, he has to run around grabbing rounds from dead enemies because he has run out of ammo. Gamers will recognize that (and a lot more). John Wick: Chapter 2 isn’t based on a video game but it could be the template for one.
In the movie’s prologue, John closes out some “old business” that wasn’t finalized in the previous episode. Then it’s on to new material. Although all John wants is to retire and live a peaceful life, his old associates won’t permit it. He owes a marker to a boss named Santino D’Antonio (Riccardo Scamarcio). When he refuses to honor it, Santino repays the slight by blowing up John’s house. A visit to his friend Winston (Ian McShane) confirms that for John to remain in good standing with the shadowy criminal syndicate of which he’s a member, he must honor the marker. That means assassinating Santino’s sister, Gianna (Claudia Gerini), an act that invites swift and violent retribution. John soon finds himself the target of a $7 million bounty and every hit man and hit woman in New York City wants to take him out. His chief enemies are Santino’s mute henchwoman, Ares (Ruby Rose), and Gianna’s personal bodyguard, Cassian (Common), but those are by no means his only adversaries.
In the movie’s prologue, John closes out some “old business” that wasn’t finalized in the previous episode. Then it’s on to new material. Although all John wants is to retire and live a peaceful life, his old associates won’t permit it. He owes a marker to a boss named Santino D’Antonio (Riccardo Scamarcio). When he refuses to honor it, Santino repays the slight by blowing up John’s house. A visit to his friend Winston (Ian McShane) confirms that for John to remain in good standing with the shadowy criminal syndicate of which he’s a member, he must honor the marker. That means assassinating Santino’s sister, Gianna (Claudia Gerini), an act that invites swift and violent retribution. John soon finds himself the target of a $7 million bounty and every hit man and hit woman in New York City wants to take him out. His chief enemies are Santino’s mute henchwoman, Ares (Ruby Rose), and Gianna’s personal bodyguard, Cassian (Common), but those are by no means his only adversaries.
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