Superior action flick

Rating: 7/10 (21 January 2015)

A hit man comes out of retirement to go after the man that invaded his home, stole his car and killed his dog. Keanu Reeves is John Wick, a one man army on a mission to get his revenge, and he will not be denied.
The plot is thin. Strengths lie in the tempo, the action sequences and the cinematography. The overall cast is amazing with (too) small roles for Willem Dafoe, John Leguizamo, Ian McShane and Lance Reddick. The fighting choreography is fresh and inventive. A nice find is the depiction of secret "gun for hire order" with its own code of conduct, form of payment and neutral meeting place in the local Continental Hotel.
This is one of the better action flicks I have seen lately. Strap in and enjoy the ride!