Sweet stylish action

Rating: 8/10 (14 December 2019)

This review contains spoilers.
John Wick is an action movie that premiered in 2014. The movie is directed by Chad Stahelski, produced by Basil Iwanyk, David Leitch, Eva Longoria, Michael Witherill, written by Derek Kolstad, and starring Keanu Reeves. The movie is about a hitman's return to the criminal world after a tragedy befalls him.
John Wick is a great action movie. The movie has many excellent action set pieces that are incredibly well choreographed and produced. The movie uses Keanu Reeves incredibly well in the lead role of John Wick. Keanu Reeves is able to portray the tough man and quick stylish action that the movie's direction requires. The movie has awesome scenes that are awe-inspiring to watch. It makes for a thrilling experience simply sitting through the 101 minutes of running time.
Surprisingly for an action movie, John Wick has a compelling world. John Wick introduces the world of assassins to the audience and it is one of the most interesting worlds. Although there are many cliches that are used in this movie, the overall world seems interesting with its own culture, customs, and hierarchy. These customs come into full view about midway through the movie. It makes for an interesting when the movie uses these customs to dispatch of the villains.
The characters in this movie are well-acted and are interesting. This movie gives character to every important player in the movie. This is surprising from an action movie. Of note is that John Wick is already a well known player in the world that had retired. Many of the characters that talk to John are already scared of his reputation. This results in dialogue that is unique to action movies where the characters already have a pre-existing relationship with the main character.
I highly recommend 'John Wick'. This movie will please action junkies and it will also appease audiences looking for an interesting world.
Grade: A