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7.4
Summit Entertainment

John Wick

John Wick · John Wick Collection

2014 101 min
Critic7.4
Action Crime Thriller
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Overview

An ex-hit-man comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that killed his dog and stole his car, which were the final gifts from his late wife.
Overall 7.4

Editorial Review

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7.4 /10

Overview

Directed by Chad Stahelski and produced by Basil Iwanyk, David Leitch, Eva Longoria, and Mike Upton under Summit Entertainment and Thunder Road Pictures, John Wick is the stylish action thriller that launched a multi-billion dollar franchise starring Keanu Reeves.

Pros

  • Revolutionary 'gun-fu' combat choreography and stunt work
  • Charismatic lead performance by Keanu Reeves

Cons

  • Straightforward revenge narrative structure
Verdict A sleek, adrenaline-fueled action masterwork that revitalized modern Hollywood stunt choreography.

AI Review

A retired legendary assassin unleashes absolute vengeance after a brutal crime syndicate targets his personal life.

A sleek, adrenaline-fueled action masterwork that revitalized modern Hollywood stunt choreography.

An absolute must-watch starting point for action cinema fans.

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Cast

Keanu Reeves John Wick
Michael Nyqvist Viggo Tarasov
Alfie Allen Iosef Tarasov
Willem Dafoe Marcus
Dean Winters Avi
Adrianne Palicki Ms. Perkins

Characters

John Wick Keanu Reeves
Viggo Tarasov Michael Nyqvist
Iosef Tarasov Alfie Allen
Marcus Willem Dafoe
Avi Dean Winters
Ms. Perkins Adrianne Palicki

Crew

Chad Stahelski Director
Derek Kolstad Screenwriter
Basil Iwanyk Producer
Tyler Bates Music Composer
Jonathan Sela Cinematographer

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Trivia

  • Keanu Reeves performed the vast majority of his own stunt driving and gun-fu choreography sequences.

Quotes

"Yeah, I'm thinkin' I'm back."

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider John Wick: Chapter 2 (7.5/10). A similarly themed alternative is Ordinary Angels.

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