John Wick

Rating: 8/10 (1 November 2014)

Revenge action films are some of the easiest and most enthralling subgenres in the action genre. You have a character that loses something important whether it be a loved one or something else and they go on a rampage against those people that took everything. It's a simple yet very sympathetic plot line that when done right they can deliver on the action. John Wick is a shining example of less is more where the plot is simple, but the execution is done so well it overcomes those shortcomings.
Good: The main draw is Keanu Reeves who really does deliver a great performance as the titular character. Reeves is a silent force of nature who really brings a lot of sympathy during his period of loss and when he lets loose on the bad guys it is glorious. The movie is directed by a couple of well known stuntmen and it shows with some great choreography in the fight scenes and smooth camera-work with no shaky camera which is refreshing to see.
Bad: The ending is very anti-climactic which hurt the movie a bit considering the energy on display beforehand.
Overall, it is just a well-done revenge action film. Done and simple and it is a lot of fun.