in the past decade, it seems that John Wick has become synonymous with action-pact movie that you watch to let steam off. Just like Minions for children, John Wick is the perfect movie for adults to entertain themselves without overthinking.
After "retiring" from being an assassin, John Wick is forced back into business after Russian (mafia?) steal his car and kill his puppy.
Yes, that's more or less the plot. And like Minions, it doesn't really matter. What does is the action-pacted movie before our eyes. Wick is fueled by pure hate and what happens is completely unrealistic. But who cares!
Like Die Hard or Schawtnagger movies, all we care is seeing bad guys die and the hero kill them in imaginative way - including with a pen (according to lore).
In short, John Wick is the perfect movie to watch if you want action without overthinking. Keanu Reeves was the perfect choice; his demeanor and realistic physique make him a good, unpredictable killer.
final rating: 4/5