A fantastic sequel that keeps the action up full notch

Rating: 9/10 (18 February 2017)

John Wick is one of my favourite action films of recent memory so I was so excited for this film and I am happy to tell you that I loved this film. The premise of this film sees it start a few days after the last film where Wick has to repay a debt to an old friend and get dragged back into the criminal life. Keannu Reeves once again plays John Wick and he is truly amazing in this film, he is perfect in the action scenes doing the majority of the stunts himself and adding amazing realism to the awesome action scenes in this film. Yes sometimes his delivery of dialogue is a little wooden but I thought he had charisma to him and a coolness that sold me on his character once again. Ian Mcshane is back for this film in a larger role and he is great in this film, i loved his and Reeves chemistry in the film and I thought his character had more depth in this film 'then the first. I did like the guy wick has to work for in this film, he had a mix of charisma and intimidation that i bought him in the role. Common plays a guard for wick's target and he does a good job in the film once again in the action scenes that he does a great job in. My only problem with the cast is Ruby Rose, after her performance in XXX I was hoping for better in this film but she is really overacting in this film and I found her character very cheesy. The plot in this film is okay with wick having to go to different locations and show his true survival instinct in the film. I also really liked how this film expands on the universe that was established in the first film. However, this film's narrative has nowhere near the emotional impact that the first did and you feel like John doesn't really want to go on this mission so why should you. The script has some pretty decent dramatic dialogue that maybe isn't extraordinary but I thought it worked for this film. There is also a bit more humour in this film and it is handled well. The style of this film is absolutely amazing, it has allot more vibrant colours in the film and the action scenes are absolutely out of this world. Long takes of the most creative, devastating action scenes I think I have ever seen and huge credit has to go to Reeves and the stunt team for there amazing commitment to their roles. Overall even though I slightly preferred the first film, I think this is one of the best action sequels of all time and must be seen if you are an action fan or a fan of great movies.