I once saw him kill three men in a bar with a pencil

Rating: 5/10 (13 June 2020)

If your into over the top martial arts, Incredible athleticism, unbelievable shootouts and jam packed action then this film is for you.
The story is about a man called John Wick (Keanu Reeves) who's wife has just passed away. He receives a parting gift from his wife, a small puppy named Daisy to help him deal with his mourning and grief.
John has a run in with a Russian gang at a gas station who become aggravated and frustrated by not being able to persuade John to sell his car. The gangsters decide to break in to his house at night and assault John, steal his car and kill his puppy in the process.
This sets up the vibe of the film. With John hellbent on revenge and retribution. He stops at nothing as he brutal hunts down all that were involved in burglary.
A few thoughts about this movie. First I wish they used real Russian actors for their parts. It would have made this film much more believable and authentic. My wife who is Russian said she couldn't understand the accents and some of the dialogue. And I myself thought they were plain and humourless.
The story itself is pretty weak. An ex hit man hunting down all those involved in stealing his car and killing his dog. Don't expect any twists and turns or unexpected moments the film just it is what it is.
That being said I do hate to give this film such a low rating. John Wick and Viggo Tarasov (Michael Nyqvist) was great in his role as the Mob boss and were both exhilarating to watch on screen. However the movie offers not much else in it's approach by trying make a new franchise that is both predictable and a little boring. Cinematography, visual effects, character development and story were all average at best. Amusing but a film that I will only be watching once.
5/10