Why can't every action film be shot like this?

Rating: Null/10 (22 March 2019)

Keanu Reeves returns as John Wick, a retired hitman, who is nevertheless pulled back into the world of assassins. The movie picks up only a few days after the events of the original film and we find Wick tying up some loose ends. But then a figure from his past comes to visit, intent on collecting a debt owed to him.
And from there it's pretty much one action scene after another, with some quiet yet intent dialogue scenes thrown in to build the world and move the plot along. Pretty much like the first film. And I have to admit, I'm a huge fan. This is a really cool world they have built here, with clearly established rules, interesting characters and locations, and enough style to make The Godfather films weep.
I also absolutely adore these action scenes. I love the wide takes that allow me to see everything that's happening in a given space. I love the long takes that don't break the harmony of movement. I love how they give each character their own unique feel. I love how John Wick is the epitome of minimization of movement. He kills people almost like it's an afterthought. And it looks so cool.
Seeing a movie like John Wick 2 makes you dislike all the other action movies just a little bit. Because it shows you how well it can be done. And after you've seen it, it's hard to go back to those quick cuts and jittery camera movements.
If you liked the original John Wick, this is more of the same while still feeling like it's continuing the story and being its own thing. If you haven't seen the original, go watch it if you would like to see one of the greatest action films made in the last two decades. And then come back to this one.