That 'Honest trailers' thing was dumb. The ending wasnt the point.
Was there any point where you were unsure that John Wick, the titular character, wasnt going to win? Or change his mind?
The ending was pretty well set in stone, it was always about the ride.
Fair point and I guess it was nitpicking. Calling something from Honest Trailers stupid though? Come on the entire point of those videos is to make silly stupid jokes about films.
Speaking of hilarious YouTube videos which nitpick movies, CinemaSins also released a John Wick video the other day.
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Watched the first one after reading this thread, not sure what all the hype was about. It was okay. I didn't think the action scenes were anything special, they were competently shot but in comparison to a film like Fury Road, they were lacking.
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Watched the first one after reading this thread, not sure what all the hype was about. It was okay. I didn't think the action scenes were anything special, they were competently shot but in comparison to a film like Fury Road, they were lacking.
Thats odd, I see those as two very different movies.
The action scenes in John Wick are individual rather than these huge productions. I find it difficult to compare the two films because they operate on completely opposite scales.
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Fury Road is an epic, in the tradition of Ben Hur. John Wick is a revenge movie like Old Boy or Unforgiven. Two different genres so it's not fair to compare them.
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Perhaps I put that badly - I know they are different kinds of film, I am talking specifically about the way the action is shot in John Wick not bring anything new or unusual. The impression I got was that it was supposed to be an exemplar of the genre, and that wasn't my impression at all.
It reminded me of the way old kung-fu movies were done, right down to the way the occasional tougher bad guy would go one on one with the hero in a videogame-esque "boss fight", always conveniently when the rest of the baddies were downed or absent. Although that is a standard trope, it was especially blatant, just like how the multitudes of enemies politely came at Wick in packets small enough for him to handle in sequence. And it's all shown from medium to close range in enclosed spaces where cascading those two kinds of scenes is at least visually plausible.
I see how it is a throwback to a more 70s kind of style, but maybe because I am old and grew up with those movies I find it less fresh than formulaic. It was no Unforgiven...
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Thought it was great once again. The first scene is awesome, as is the last half as it keeps ramping up.
Some ridiculous violence and action once again, though they managed to top the violence and choreography from the first movie.
The set designs were incredible, as is the cinematography. Best of all is how the 2 films jump into the mythology with both feet. I think they are so much stronger as a result of not spending huge chunks of time on exposition and trying to establish the universe, you just have to accept it and strap in.
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Saw it yesterday, super awesome, give it a solid 8.5/10. Fully agree with AC's comments re: the mythology of the world.
I hope we get to see a prequel "The Impossible Task" before John Wick 3 wraps up the story.
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After being chased across half the world, Wick eventually has to go after Winston (Ian McShane) who has been counterfeiting those special gold coins, and ultimately brings down the entire Continental/High Table operation. Wick dies in the process (finally realizing it's the only way for him to 'get out') leaving The Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne), Charon (Lance Reddick), and some new character introduced in Chapter 3 to pick up the pieces.
Saw it on the weekend and enjoyed the hell out of it. One of those rare sequels that actually improves on the original. Excellent stunt work, gun play, and fight choreography. Beautiful cinematography as well.
So apparently I need to see the original. I've always liked Keanu Reeves too, who I thought was still regarded as a "guilty pleasure" actor. Didn't realize the original Wick brought him back over to respectable actor status again. Good
This thread is madness. John Wick one of the most perfect action films ever made, Keanu Reeve one of the best action actors ever. Goodness gracious. The first film was Saturday afternoon hangover watchable AT BEST.
This thread is madness. John Wick one of the most perfect action films ever made, Keanu Reeve one of the best action actors ever. Goodness gracious. The first film was Saturday afternoon hangover watchable AT BEST.
Saturday afternoon is booked for when I get my Pope shoes.
Pope Sandals?
Gravity shoes?
Okay, I dont know what they're called, but thats the time that I get them. Except I dont. Because I obviously dont have any.
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This thread is madness. John Wick one of the most perfect action films ever made, Keanu Reeve one of the best action actors ever. Goodness gracious. The first film was Saturday afternoon hangover watchable AT BEST.
I watched it the Saturday afternoon day after getting my wisdom teeth out. Adequate entertainment for that.
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Saw Chapter 2 this weekend and loved the flick,
My only gripe is that I can suspend belief, but John Wick does not miss a headshot the entire movie...the other assassins? Only body shots to the bulletproof suit
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