Good not great

Rating: 7/10 (20 February 2017)

If you are an action junkie, this is the film for you. If you are a Ruby Rose fan, this is the film for you. If you liked the first film, this is a must see. If you hate exaggerated action sequences, that at times make no sense, then avoid this film at all cost.
It's good action, with the most diversity I've seen in a while on film. Quality acting and casting. More stylized than the first film. Pure eye candy from beginning to end in terms of visuals.
Unfortunately I can't give this film a high rating because it would put it in the same class as Saving Private Ryan or 12 Years A Slave and this film is far from those films in terms of overall quality.
The gun play is a lot more concise than with most films but the viewer has to spend to much time suspending belief. The first sequence is an action junkies wet dream but it makes no sense what-so-ever. A lot of the sequences defy logic and really run counter to the overall plot.
John Wick is supposed to be this high level assassin. The trademark of a professional or even a military trained operative is being prepared. And there are times John gets in trouble and it's his own doing because he really isn't prepared for a heavy assault.
The most annoying theme was him getting hit by on coming cars. I mean, is this a comic book film? Problem for me was two fold: A- A trained operative always is aware of his surroundings. Why can't John Wick avoid getting hit by an on coming vehicle? B- How is he able to get up after getting hit by a car traveling at high speeds?
Just absolutely ridiculous.
It's a film that makes great strides to be elegant, and mature but falls short of that in its action sequences and plot devices.
Again, if you are a fan, you will love this film or even if you are just an action junkie who wants to hang out on your day off and you need a decent film to watch. This is for you.
But if you have a hard time suspending belief or dealing with a film that is filed with glaring continuity issues, avoid this film.
I give it a solid 6 out of 10. Not a bad film at all, just not as great as so many have claimed.