As Good As Advertised

Rating: 9/10 (15 June 2017)

Top Assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) tries to stay retired, but others won't let him. When asked about it he says, "I'm working on it."
The movie opens with John Wick getting his car back. Hang on, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
Later John Wick is on his way to Rome to repay a debt to fellow Assassin Santino (Richardo Scamarcio)who wants John to kill his sister, Gianna (Claudia Gerini), who will take a seat at the High Table of Assassins. Santino wants that seat. Santino betrays John and puts $7-million bounty on John's head. John Wick needs to end Santino.
This movie has been what we were waiting for and it doesn't disappoint. The fight scenes, CGI and fantastic choreography are still staples within this franchise. True, this is somewhat longer than the first John Wick movie as some of the gun battles did go on a little too long. But, hey, this is a John Wick movie and we were prepared.
We see more story development in here and it was welcomed and the acting by all is excellent. Almost reminded one of the Bond, James Bond movies. The photography, and cinematography were spot on and the music was heart stomping good. We also see more celebrities in supporting roles. This John Wick thing is catching on.
Notables: Ian Mcshane, as Winston, the manager of the Continental Hotel (a safe haven for Assassins) in NYC and later he bans John Wick from his hotel because John killed a man on "their hallowed grounds." Common as Cassian, a bodyguard to Gianna; Claudia Gerini as Gianna, the sister of Santino; Laurence Fishburne as BK, the Bowery King who helps John Wick get to Santino; John Leguizamo as Aurelio, John Wick's vehicle body repair man; Ruby Rose as Ares, an Assassin who only spoke in sign language; Bridget Moynahan as Helen in flashbacks as John Wick's deceased wife; and Peter Stormare as Abram who has John Wick's car.
At the end we see John Wick actually run away before all the Assassins can try to kill him. Winston gives him a one hour head start and John Wick gives Winston a message for all Assassins if they come after him. and this means we will be seeing John Wick 3. Can't wait. (9/10)
Violence: Yes. Sex: No. Nudity: Almost. Language: One f-bomb seen in a sub-title as Ares signed it.