John Wick 2 review

Rating: 9/10 (10 June 2017)

John Wick 2 is a film directed by Chad Stahelski. I loved the first part of this film and had huge expectations when this part was announced. I saw the trailer and loved it too. So the first chance I got to see this film, I saw it. And I was in awe. This film is for those who love action to the core. And I am a hardcore action film fan.
Plot: John Wick is called back into action for a favor he has to do for a friend.
Story and direction: This film immediately takes place after the first film. Within 10 minutes we see the first part being wrapped up (which was kind of unnecessary). There is also a dialogue that references the first film - "He killed 3 guys with a F***** pencil.". But still, we get to see a very large impressive action sequence. Actually, this film even has more action as compared to the first. The first one was a little dark. But this one was more on the commercial side. Which I quite liked. We also have a type of a customer service for contract killing for the underworld!!!! I mean I couldn't actually believe that thing. The underworld is shown a bot more in this film. We even see John EWick having suits made for him when he goes for a shootout (That was something unique). When seen from actually a story point-of-view, it's nothing new. That's I guess the only flaw from this entire film I could take. The film also ends in such a way so that we are actually in guessing as to what the third part is going to look like.
Acting: Keanu Reeves one again is a bad-ass as John Wick. I am with him in every scene he is in. Common plays a very convincing and menacing hit-man. Laurence Fishburne was good in the role for what limited time he was given. Ruby Rose as the silent assassin was great. Ian McShane was also good (again) as the hotel Manager. Riccardo Scamarcio was also kind of the bad-ass here.
Favorite Scene: Every action sequence in this film happens to be my favorite scene. Another one would be where he goes to Abram Tarasov's office to make peace with him. I was actually getting chills in that scene.
Verdict: All in all, I had quite the fun watching John Wick 2. It was more enjoyable and entertaining than the first one. A treat for any action film lover. The only fault with this is sometimes it has nothing new in terms of story-telling. But I still will be waiting for a Chapter 3 and I hope Chad does bring us that Chapter 3 very soon.
So I give it a 9/10.