Brilliantly atmospheric, action-packed entertainer

Rating: 8/10 (20 May 2015)

Rare is the film which strikes on the perfect mix of world-creation, atmosphere and action. Superbly shot in metallic shades of dark blue, grey and black, set in a world that can ( and should, if you ask me) spawn a cinematic universe on its own, and proceeding with a glorious sense of fun, John Wick is 'the' action movie. And say what you will about Keanu Reeves' acting, he can play a cypher pretty well. Keanu Reeves is John Wick, an ex-super-hit-man who is recovering from a personal tragedy. A couple of gangsters 'disturb' his mourning- the bloodshed starts from there and does not stop till the end of the film! The film is highly reminiscent of the 80's Hong Kong actioners such as 'A Better Tomorrow', both in style and in the themes explored (such as the impossibility of 'retirement' from the criminal world). This movie is highly recommended for any action fan and if your heart does not leap with joy when Victor, the main antagonist says 'No, Wick is not the Boogeyman.He is the guy we send to kill the Boogeyman!' , you are dead inside!