<p><em>John Wick 4</em> is out, and as per many fans of the franchise, it might be the best entry in the entire franchise. The third time around Keanu Reeves film certainly has bigger stakes and a sense of scale that dwarfs earlier movies. It is also the best-reviewed film in the series, with a score of 95 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The film leaves with a definitive ending to John's story, but we know that the franchise will continue in the form of spinoffs, which include a miniseries called The Continental and a film called Ballerina, featured Ana de Armas in the lead role.</p>

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<p>Chad Stahelski, the director of all four <em>John Wick </em>movies, was recently asked in an interview as to which Hollywood stars would he like in the celebrated action franchise. Among the names he mentioned were Cillian Murphy and Jason Momoa. While speaking to Screenrant, he said, "So many people. So many! Keanu and I have a whole board of people we'd love to work with. If you told me Cillian Murphy was going to be in a <em>John Wick</em> movie, I'd be like, "Oh my God!" If you told me Jackie Chan or Jet Li, or Jason Statham? If you said Stallone was going to make a cameo! I'm a little bit old school, so the dream list is, "Clint Eastwood is going to make an appearance." Christian Bale, Chris Hemsworth, or Hugh Jackman; Matt Damon and all these people that I love. We're friends with Jason Momoa, and I can't imagine a better enticement than Jason Momoa coming in and giving you that look! Like, come on. These are all people we'd love to [work with]. Whether that's in <em>John Wick</em> or another project, I'm a fanboy just like everybody else. If I could work with those people, I would."</p>

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<p>Cillian Murphy is known for his ability to portray complex and intense characters, which could make him a compelling villain for John.</p>

<p>Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown, Natalia Tena, Marko Zaror, and Ian McShane also star in <em>John Wick 4</em>. Jason Momoa, on the other hand, is known for his physicality and commanding presence on screen. He has already demonstrated his action skills in films like Aquaman and Conan the Barbarian, so he could also bring a lot of energy and excitement to the franchise.</p>

<p>WION's review of <em>John Wick 4 </em>reads, "In many ways, <em>John Wick 4</em> is the most ruminative this franchise has ever been, delving deeper into the world of assassins, the morality of their actions, and their motivations. Unlike some others in this trade, John Wick is not a cold-blooded killer, but a man driven by grief over his wife's death and seeking revenge for the murder of his dog. He's a man with nothing left to lose, and even he may struggle to articulate his motivations for even staying alive."</p>

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John Wick 4 is out, and as per many fans of the franchise, it might be the best entry in the entire franchise. The third time around Keanu Reeves film certainly has bigger stakes and a sense of scale that dwarfs earlier movies.

John Wick 4 is out, and as per many fans of the franchise, it might be the best entry in the entire franchise. The third time around Keanu Reeves film certainly has bigger stakes and a sense of scale that dwarfs earlier movies. It is also the best-reviewed film in the series, with a score of 95 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The film leaves with a definitive ending to John's story, but we know that the franchise will continue in the form of spinoffs, which include a miniseries called The Continental and a film called Ballerina, featured Ana de Armas in the lead role. Also Read: John Wick 4 movie review: Brutal and beautiful, Keanu Reeves film is a visceral masterpiece Chad Stahelski, the director of all four John Wick movies, was recently asked in an interview as to which Hollywood stars would he like in the celebrated action franchise. Among the names he mentioned were Cillian Murphy and Jason Momoa. While speaking to Screenrant, he said, "So many people. So many! Keanu and I have a whole board of people we'd love to work with. If you told me Cillian Murphy was going to be in a John Wick movie, I'd be like, "Oh my God!" If you told me Jackie Chan or Jet Li, or Jason Statham? If you said Stallone was going to make a cameo! I'm a little bit old school, so the dream list is, "Clint Eastwood is going to make an appearance." Christian Bale, Chris Hemsworth, or Hugh Jackman; Matt Damon and all these people that I love. We're friends with Jason Momoa, and I can't imagine a better enticement than Jason Momoa coming in and giving you that look! Like, come on. These are all people we'd love to [work with]. Whether that's in John Wick or another project, I'm a fanboy just like everybody else. If I could work with those people, I would." Cillian Murphy is known for his ability to portray complex and intense characters, which could make him a compelling villain for John. Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown, Natalia Tena, Marko Zaror, and Ian McShane also star in John Wick 4. Jason Momoa, on the other hand, is known for his physicality and commanding presence on screen. He has already demonstrated his action skills in films like Aquaman and Conan the Barbarian, so he could also bring a lot of energy and excitement to the franchise. WION's review of John Wick 4 reads, "In many ways, John Wick 4 is the most ruminative this franchise has ever been, delving deeper into the world of assassins, the morality of their actions, and their motivations. Unlike some others in this trade, John Wick is not a cold-blooded killer, but a man driven by grief over his wife's death and seeking revenge for the murder of his dog. He's a man with nothing left to lose, and even he may struggle to articulate his motivations for even staying alive." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

John Wick 4 director wants Jason Momoa, Cilian Murphy in future entries

<p>John Wick: Chapter 4 is out in the world. The film brings back Keanu Reeves' titular hitman as he simultaneously flees from and takes on the High Table, the organisation that rules over the global underworld we were introduced in the first movie. Along the way, he acquires allies and enemies or make enemies of old allies. He also faces the new Big Bad in the form of Bill Skarsgård's Marquis Vincent de Gramont. Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick (in one of his final roles), Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane also star.</p>

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<p><strong>SPOILER ALERT</strong></p>

<p>In the film, Yen as a blind assassin and old friend called Caine to John who is brought back into the game to kill the Baba Yaga. He confronts John in Osaka Continental, whose manager is legendary Japanese actor Sanada's Shimazu Koji. The concierge of the hotel is his daughter Akira (Rina Sawayama). Wick takes shelter in the hotel and Shimazu hosts him happily. though he does wonders what is the endgame of this all for John. Her father's hospitability towards John angers Akira, who believes (rightly so) that his very presence at the Continental can endanger the life of everyone in the hotel.</p>

<p>And this is exactly what happens. de Gramont sends assassins to the Continental, and a battle ensues between the assassins led by Caine on one side, and John, Akira, Shimazu and his men on the other side. It ends when Anderson's street-smart Tracker (also called Nobody) intervenes in the fight between John and Caine. Meanwhile Shimazu and Caine engage in a duel when the former decides to stand in the latter's way. Shimazu is shot and Caine defeats him. Akira was also shot and vows revenge against John.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>What happens at the end of John Wick 4?</h2>

<p>At the end of the film, John decides to request a one-on-one duel with de Gramont once an for all. But he can only do that if he is part of a crime family. He becomes the part of the Ruska Roma syndicate after doing a favour for Natalia Tena's Katiya (killing the head of German Table). He fights his way to Sacré-Cœur, the location of the duel, helped along by Caine, who is also de Gramont's second, and the Tracker.</p>

<p>It's a pistol duel and both John and Caine shoot each other. As John is gravely wounded, de Gramont demands to shoot him personally, but turns out John is still to fire the gun in the round. He shoots and kills de Gramont, and then he too succumbs. He is buried next to his wife, his gravestone reading "Loving husband."</p>

<h2>Post-credits scene</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, in a post credits scene, Akira stalks Caine as he goes on to deliver flowers to his daughter. This clearly is a tease for a future project. Despite John Wick's death, we know the John Wick universe will continue to expand with a miniseries spinoff called The Continental. As the name suggests, it focusses on the hotel and its strange clientele. Then there's a big screen spinoff titled Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas as an assassin called Rooney. Akira's story might tie into Ballerina.</p>

<p>WION's review of the film read, "John Wick 4 is also a gorgeous-looking film, even beyond the fights and clever camera wizardry. From the neon lights of Osaka to the fiery reds and oranges of a Moroccan desert, John Wick 4 is a veritable symphony of hues. Many important moments suspiciously transpire during the golden hour. The stunning, elegiac imagery here is not something you expect in films like these. You would find yourself wanting to pause to take in all in. I know I did."</p>

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John Wick: Chapter 4 is out in the world. The film brings back Keanu Reeves' titular hitman as he simultaneously flees from and takes on the High Table, the organisation that rules over the global underworld we were introduced in the first movie.

John Wick: Chapter 4 is out in the world. The film brings back Keanu Reeves' titular hitman as he simultaneously flees from and takes on the High Table, the organisation that rules over the global underworld we were introduced in the first movie. Along the way, he acquires allies and enemies or make enemies of old allies. He also faces the new Big Bad in the form of Bill Skarsgård's Marquis Vincent de Gramont. Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick (in one of his final roles), Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane also star. Also Read: John Wick 4 movie review: Brutal and beautiful, Keanu Reeves film is a visceral masterpiece SPOILER ALERT In the film, Yen as a blind assassin and old friend called Caine to John who is brought back into the game to kill the Baba Yaga. He confronts John in Osaka Continental, whose manager is legendary Japanese actor Sanada's Shimazu Koji. The concierge of the hotel is his daughter Akira (Rina Sawayama). Wick takes shelter in the hotel and Shimazu hosts him happily. though he does wonders what is the endgame of this all for John. Her father's hospitability towards John angers Akira, who believes (rightly so) that his very presence at the Continental can endanger the life of everyone in the hotel. And this is exactly what happens. de Gramont sends assassins to the Continental, and a battle ensues between the assassins led by Caine on one side, and John, Akira, Shimazu and his men on the other side. It ends when Anderson's street-smart Tracker (also called Nobody) intervenes in the fight between John and Caine. Meanwhile Shimazu and Caine engage in a duel when the former decides to stand in the latter's way. Shimazu is shot and Caine defeats him. Akira was also shot and vows revenge against John. What happens at the end of John Wick 4? At the end of the film, John decides to request a one-on-one duel with de Gramont once an for all. But he can only do that if he is part of a crime family. He becomes the part of the Ruska Roma syndicate after doing a favour for Natalia Tena's Katiya (killing the head of German Table). He fights his way to Sacré-Cœur, the location of the duel, helped along by Caine, who is also de Gramont's second, and the Tracker. It's a pistol duel and both John and Caine shoot each other. As John is gravely wounded, de Gramont demands to shoot him personally, but turns out John is still to fire the gun in the round. He shoots and kills de Gramont, and then he too succumbs. He is buried next to his wife, his gravestone reading "Loving husband." Post-credits scene Meanwhile, in a post credits scene, Akira stalks Caine as he goes on to deliver flowers to his daughter. This clearly is a tease for a future project. Despite John Wick's death, we know the John Wick universe will continue to expand with a miniseries spinoff called The Continental. As the name suggests, it focusses on the hotel and its strange clientele. Then there's a big screen spinoff titled Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas as an assassin called Rooney. Akira's story might tie into Ballerina. WION's review of the film read, "John Wick 4 is also a gorgeous-looking film, even beyond the fights and clever camera wizardry. From the neon lights of Osaka to the fiery reds and oranges of a Moroccan desert, John Wick 4 is a veritable symphony of hues. Many important moments suspiciously transpire during the golden hour. The stunning, elegiac imagery here is not something you expect in films like these. You would find yourself wanting to pause to take in all in. I know I did." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

John Wick 4 ending and post-credits explained: How Keanu Reeves film teases the future

<p><strong>John Wick 4 movie review: </strong>John Wick is back, and he's taking names, kicking butts, and using endlessly creative methods to dispatch his impeccably dressed adversaries. The fourth instalment, directed again by Chad Stahelski picks up right where the third movie left off, with Keanu Reeves' laconic hitman on the run from the High Table, the quasi-religious cabal that lords over this underworld and the source of all woe for the titular hitman. Beaten and battered after the third movie's ending, John wants revenge from the High Table and has been recuperating under the care of Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne). But as fans of the franchise know, there's no rest for the wicked, and John has to go off on an all-out assault on the High Table.</p>

<p>This time around, the film serves up a fresh set of allies and foes, each with their own unique brand of cool. Leading the pack of bad guys is Bill Skarsgård's Marquis Vincent de Gramont, a member of the High Table and the perfect foil to John. While our beloved protagonist abides by the assassin code of honour that this underworld operates by, De Gramont is all about flouting the rules whenever it suits him. While John had to earn his place through sheer skill and ability, De Gramont only got in because of his celebrated heritage.</p>

<p>John is a man of few words. De Gramont on the other hand makes grand pronouncements like (I am paraphrasing, mind you) how those who believe in second chances have failed.</p>

<h2><strong>Watch John Wick Chapter 4 Trailer Here:</strong></h2>

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<p>Shamier Anderson plays a bounty hunter calling himself Nobody with a cute and fierce canine emotional support animal companion with a penchant of chomping down men where it hurts the most: in the crotch. Nobody often helps John get out of scrapes but not out of any goodness of his heart.</p>

<p>There's the great Donnie Yen as a blind assassin and old friend to John called Caine who uses his honed hearing sense, walking stick, and gadgets to detect and destroy enemies with an almost sardonic ease. He is forced to go after John after Gramont threatens his daughter's life. He is torn between his loyalty to John and his obligation to the High Table, but you wouldn't know it by Yen's performance, serving up stoic badassery with a side of relish.</p>

<p>The legendary Hiroyuki Sanada plays Shimazu Koji, the manager of the Osaka Continental and an old friend of John who despite the protestations of his daughter (Akira, played by Rina Sawayama) harbours John, though confronting him with the question that has been on many a mind since forever: Is there an endgame here? Or is John doomed to inhabit this purgatory of ever-deadly goons trying to get a piece of him (and those millions of dollars; $40 million by last count) and he carving a path through them until he eventually succumbs? As Ian McShane's Winston in his infinite wisdom tells him, even the dreaded Baba Yaga cannot kill everyone and will run out of bullets before the High Table runs out of heads.</p>

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<p>In many ways, John Wick 4 is the most ruminative this franchise has ever been, delving deeper into the world of assassins, the morality of their actions, and their motivations. Unlike some others in this trade, John Wick is not a cold-blooded killer, but a man driven by grief over his wife's death and seeking revenge for the murder of his dog. He's a man with nothing left to lose, and even he may struggle to articulate his motivations for even staying alive.</p>

<p>Of course, that doesn't mean John has gone soft. Quite the opposite, in fact. He shoots, smashes, slams, stabs, cuts, slashes, and nunchucks his way through countless hordes and hordes of goons sent by High Table's face in the film that is Marquis. It wouldn't be a John Wick movie without some jaw-dropping set pieces, and the film delivers in spades. The action is brutal and beautiful, and on a whole new level in John Wick 4.</p>

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<p>Indeed, it far surpasses anything else that has come before in the franchise, and I do not say that lightly. From a thrilling half-hour sequence in Osaka that involves the use of (and this list isn't exhaustive at all), hands, crossbows, pistols, revolvers, assault rifles, knives, swords, and nunchucks, to John evading a city-worth of assassins, and my personal favourite, a dreamy, almost ethereal hand-to-hand brawl against the German head of the High Table Killa (Scott Adkins) in a Berlin nightclub amid swaying dancers... it has all the makings of an all-time great action film, eclipsed perhaps only by Mad Max: Fury Road.</p>

<p>From New York to Berlin to Paris, each locale provides a new canvas for Stahelski to deliver visceral mayhem. The choreography is so slick and stunt-work so incredible that they will make your head spin.</p>

<p>John Wick 4 is also a gorgeous-looking film, even beyond the fights and clever camera wizardry. From the neon lights of Osaka to the fiery reds and oranges of a Moroccan desert, John Wick 4 is a veritable symphony of hues. Many important moments suspiciously transpire during the golden hour. The stunning, elegiac imagery here is not something you expect in films like these. You would find yourself wanting to pause to take in all in. I know I did.</p>

<p>I never thought I'd say this about a 169-minute movie, but I want to see John Wick 4 again as soon as possible.</p>

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John Wick 4 movie review: John Wick is back, and he's taking names, kicking butts, and using endlessly creative methods to dispatch his impeccably dressed adversaries.

John Wick 4 movie review: John Wick is back, and he's taking names, kicking butts, and using endlessly creative methods to dispatch his impeccably dressed adversaries. The fourth instalment, directed again by Chad Stahelski picks up right where the third movie left off, with Keanu Reeves' laconic hitman on the run from the High Table, the quasi-religious cabal that lords over this underworld and the source of all woe for the titular hitman. Beaten and battered after the third movie's ending, John wants revenge from the High Table and has been recuperating under the care of Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne). But as fans of the franchise know, there's no rest for the wicked, and John has to go off on an all-out assault on the High Table. This time around, the film serves up a fresh set of allies and foes, each with their own unique brand of cool. Leading the pack of bad guys is Bill Skarsgård's Marquis Vincent de Gramont, a member of the High Table and the perfect foil to John. While our beloved protagonist abides by the assassin code of honour that this underworld operates by, De Gramont is all about flouting the rules whenever it suits him. While John had to earn his place through sheer skill and ability, De Gramont only got in because of his celebrated heritage. John is a man of few words. De Gramont on the other hand makes grand pronouncements like (I am paraphrasing, mind you) how those who believe in second chances have failed. Watch John Wick Chapter 4 Trailer Here: Shamier Anderson plays a bounty hunter calling himself Nobody with a cute and fierce canine emotional support animal companion with a penchant of chomping down men where it hurts the most: in the crotch. Nobody often helps John get out of scrapes but not out of any goodness of his heart. There's the great Donnie Yen as a blind assassin and old friend to John called Caine who uses his honed hearing sense, walking stick, and gadgets to detect and destroy enemies with an almost sardonic ease. He is forced to go after John after Gramont threatens his daughter's life. He is torn between his loyalty to John and his obligation to the High Table, but you wouldn't know it by Yen's performance, serving up stoic badassery with a side of relish. The legendary Hiroyuki Sanada plays Shimazu Koji, the manager of the Osaka Continental and an old friend of John who despite the protestations of his daughter (Akira, played by Rina Sawayama) harbours John, though confronting him with the question that has been on many a mind since forever: Is there an endgame here? Or is John doomed to inhabit this purgatory of ever-deadly goons trying to get a piece of him (and those millions of dollars; $40 million by last count) and he carving a path through them until he eventually succumbs? As Ian McShane's Winston in his infinite wisdom tells him, even the dreaded Baba Yaga cannot kill everyone and will run out of bullets before the High Table runs out of heads. In many ways, John Wick 4 is the most ruminative this franchise has ever been, delving deeper into the world of assassins, the morality of their actions, and their motivations. Unlike some others in this trade, John Wick is not a cold-blooded killer, but a man driven by grief over his wife's death and seeking revenge for the murder of his dog. He's a man with nothing left to lose, and even he may struggle to articulate his motivations for even staying alive. Of course, that doesn't mean John has gone soft. Quite the opposite, in fact. He shoots, smashes, slams, stabs, cuts, slashes, and nunchucks his way through countless hordes and hordes of goons sent by High Table's face in the film that is Marquis. It wouldn't be a John Wick movie without some jaw-dropping set pieces, and the film delivers in spades. The action is brutal and beautiful, and on a whole new level in John Wick 4. Also Read: Explained: Elements that make John Wick the definitive action movie experience Indeed, it far surpasses anything else that has come before in the franchise, and I do not say that lightly. From a thrilling half-hour sequence in Osaka that involves the use of (and this list isn't exhaustive at all), hands, crossbows, pistols, revolvers, assault rifles, knives, swords, and nunchucks, to John evading a city-worth of assassins, and my personal favourite, a dreamy, almost ethereal hand-to-hand brawl against the German head of the High Table Killa (Scott Adkins) in a Berlin nightclub amid swaying dancers... it has all the makings of an all-time great action film, eclipsed perhaps only by Mad Max: Fury Road. From New York to Berlin to Paris, each locale provides a new canvas for Stahelski to deliver visceral mayhem. The choreography is so slick and stunt-work so incredible that they will make your head spin. John Wick 4 is also a gorgeous-looking film, even beyond the fights and clever camera wizardry. From the neon lights of Osaka to the fiery reds and oranges of a Moroccan desert, John Wick 4 is a veritable symphony of hues. Many important moments suspiciously transpire during the golden hour. The stunning, elegiac imagery here is not something you expect in films like these. You would find yourself wanting to pause to take in all in. I know I did. I never thought I'd say this about a 169-minute movie, but I want to see John Wick 4 again as soon as possible. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

John Wick 4 movie review:  Brutal and beautiful, Keanu Reeves film is a visceral masterpiece

<p>Ah, John Wick, the man who makes us all want to trade in our boring office jobs for a life of crime and vengeance (no, not really, but you get the point). The<em> John Wick</em> films are uber-fun, highly self-aware action movies. The first film particularly is a cinematic tour de force that captured the hearts of millions of action movie fans. It is hard to imagine today that the first film was an indie project that almost did not acquire theatrical distribution (it was not confirmed to hit big screens until two months before it releases). Anyway,<em> John Wick: Chapter 4</em> is almost here, continuing the story of Keanu Reeves' hitman as he takes on the High Table. But before it releases, let's delve into what exactly makes this franchise so great.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So grab your guns and your bulletproof suit, because we are about to find out.</p>

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<h2><strong>Keanu Reeves himself</strong></h2>

<p>First and foremost, let's talk about Keanu Reeves. The man, the myth, the legend. There's something about him that just screams awesome — maybe it's the fact that he's been in the game for so long, maybe it's his chiselled jawline, or maybe it's the fact that he's just a genuinely cool dude in real life. Or all of them. Whatever it is, Keanu was the perfect choice for the role of John Wick, and he has proven that time and again. He brings a quiet intensity to the character that's impossible to ignore, and watching him take out bad guys left and right is pure catharsis.</p>

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<h2><strong>Over-the-top action</strong></h2>

<p>Of course, John Wick wouldn't be nearly as fun if it weren't for the over-the-top action scenes. Let's be real here — these movies are basically just hours-long shootouts. But that's exactly what makes them so great. John Wick doesn't waste any time with complicated plotlines or a lot of character development. It's just non-stop, pulse-pounding action from beginning to end with some of the most awe-inspiring stunts in the business. And it's all so beautifully choreographed that you can't help but be in awe of the sheer skill and precision on display on part of people both front and behind the camera.</p>

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<h2><strong>Deep world-building</strong></h2>

<p>But what really sets the<em> John Wick</em> franchise apart from other action movie franchises is the worldbuilding. The filmmakers have created a fully-realised underworld that's both fascinating and terrifying. The Continental Hotel, with its strict rules and assassins-only clientele, is a stroke of genius. And the fact that every character seems to know each other, even if they have never met, gives the sense that this world exists beyond just the scope of the movies. It's like we're only seeing a small slice of a much larger and more complex world. That is world-building at its finest.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Understated, but very much&nbsp;present, humour</strong></h2>

<p>And let's not forget about the humour. Yes,<em> John Wick</em> is a serious franchise about a man seeking revenge for the death of his dog (which, by the way, is the greatest motivation for a character in the history of cinema). But there are moments of humour sprinkled throughout that make it all the more enjoyable. Whether it's John's deadpan delivery of one-liners or the absurdity of a gunfight in a museum filled with priceless art, there's always something to give one a reprieve from all the violence.</p>

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<h2><strong>Embracing the crazy and the ridiculous</strong></h2>

<p>But the real secret to the success of the <em>John Wick</em> franchise is the way it embraces its own ridiculousness. These movies know exactly what they are — gloriously violent, popcorn-chewing action flicks — and they revel in it. The fight scenes as mentioned above are so over-the-top that they border on cartoonish, and the dialogue is often so cheesy and campy that it's almost charming. It's like the filmmakers took everything that's great about '80s action movies and cranked it up to eleven.</p>

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<p>And that's why we love <em>John Wick</em> movies. It's a throwback to a simpler time when action movies didn't take themselves too seriously. It's a reminder that sometimes all you need is a hero with a gun and a grudge to make a great movie. And it's a celebration of the pure, unadulterated joy of watching some truly reprehensible people get their comeuppance in the most satisfying way possible.</p>

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<p>The <em>John Wick</em> movies are not at all high art, but they are not trying to be. They are just pure, unfiltered, adrenaline-fuelled fun. And isn't that what we all need sometimes?</p>

<h2><strong>Joh<em>n Wick: Chapter 4</em> and beyond&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The highly anticipated fourth chapter in the hit film franchise has already received rave reviews, so you know it's going to be a killer (literally). If you can't get enough of this world, the <em>John Wick </em>universe will continue to expand with a miniseries spinoff called<em> The Continental</em>. As the name suggests, it focusses on the hotel and its strange clientele. Then there's a big screen spinoff titled <em>Ballerina</em>, starring &nbsp;Ana de Armas as an assassin called Rooney.</p>

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Ah, John Wick, the man who makes us all want to trade in our boring office jobs for a life of crime and vengeance (no, not really, but you get the point). The John Wick films are uber-fun, highly self-aware action movies.

Ah, John Wick, the man who makes us all want to trade in our boring office jobs for a life of crime and vengeance (no, not really, but you get the point). The John Wick films are uber-fun, highly self-aware action movies. The first film particularly is a cinematic tour de force that captured the hearts of millions of action movie fans. It is hard to imagine today that the first film was an indie project that almost did not acquire theatrical distribution (it was not confirmed to hit big screens until two months before it releases). Anyway, John Wick: Chapter 4 is almost here, continuing the story of Keanu Reeves' hitman as he takes on the High Table. But before it releases, let's delve into what exactly makes this franchise so great. So grab your guns and your bulletproof suit, because we are about to find out. Keanu Reeves himself First and foremost, let's talk about Keanu Reeves. The man, the myth, the legend. There's something about him that just screams awesome — maybe it's the fact that he's been in the game for so long, maybe it's his chiselled jawline, or maybe it's the fact that he's just a genuinely cool dude in real life. Or all of them. Whatever it is, Keanu was the perfect choice for the role of John Wick, and he has proven that time and again. He brings a quiet intensity to the character that's impossible to ignore, and watching him take out bad guys left and right is pure catharsis. Also Read: Before John Wick 4, let's recap the blood-soaked journey of Keanu Reeves' hitman Over-the-top action Of course, John Wick wouldn't be nearly as fun if it weren't for the over-the-top action scenes. Let's be real here — these movies are basically just hours-long shootouts. But that's exactly what makes them so great. John Wick doesn't waste any time with complicated plotlines or a lot of character development. It's just non-stop, pulse-pounding action from beginning to end with some of the most awe-inspiring stunts in the business. And it's all so beautifully choreographed that you can't help but be in awe of the sheer skill and precision on display on part of people both front and behind the camera. Deep world-building But what really sets the John Wick franchise apart from other action movie franchises is the worldbuilding. The filmmakers have created a fully-realised underworld that's both fascinating and terrifying. The Continental Hotel, with its strict rules and assassins-only clientele, is a stroke of genius. And the fact that every character seems to know each other, even if they have never met, gives the sense that this world exists beyond just the scope of the movies. It's like we're only seeing a small slice of a much larger and more complex world. That is world-building at its finest. Understated, but very much present, humour And let's not forget about the humour. Yes, John Wick is a serious franchise about a man seeking revenge for the death of his dog (which, by the way, is the greatest motivation for a character in the history of cinema). But there are moments of humour sprinkled throughout that make it all the more enjoyable. Whether it's John's deadpan delivery of one-liners or the absurdity of a gunfight in a museum filled with priceless art, there's always something to give one a reprieve from all the violence. Embracing the crazy and the ridiculous But the real secret to the success of the John Wick franchise is the way it embraces its own ridiculousness. These movies know exactly what they are — gloriously violent, popcorn-chewing action flicks — and they revel in it. The fight scenes as mentioned above are so over-the-top that they border on cartoonish, and the dialogue is often so cheesy and campy that it's almost charming. It's like the filmmakers took everything that's great about '80s action movies and cranked it up to eleven. Also Read: Top 10 greatest action movies of all time And that's why we love John Wick movies. It's a throwback to a simpler time when action movies didn't take themselves too seriously. It's a reminder that sometimes all you need is a hero with a gun and a grudge to make a great movie. And it's a celebration of the pure, unadulterated joy of watching some truly reprehensible people get their comeuppance in the most satisfying way possible. The John Wick movies are not at all high art, but they are not trying to be. They are just pure, unfiltered, adrenaline-fuelled fun. And isn't that what we all need sometimes? John Wick: Chapter 4 and beyond The highly anticipated fourth chapter in the hit film franchise has already received rave reviews, so you know it's going to be a killer (literally). If you can't get enough of this world, the John Wick universe will continue to expand with a miniseries spinoff called The Continental. 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Explained: Elements that make John Wick the definitive action movie experience

<p><em>John Wick Chapter 4</em>'s release in the offing. The fourth film in the celebrated action and neo-noir franchise, it continues the adventures of Keanu Reeves' titular hitman as he takes on the dreaded High Table with Laurence Fishburne's Bowery King. Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown, Natalia Tena, Marko Zaror, and Ian McShane also star. The film is the second last of the <em>John Wick</em> movies. The series will end with the fifth movie.<em> John Wick: Chapter 4</em> has received highly positive reviews, with a score of 93 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before the film releases, here's a brief recap of the franchise from the first movie to the third.</p>

<h2><em>John Wick</em> (2014)</h2>

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<p>In the first movie, we are introduced to John Wick, a legendary hitman who has retired from his profession and is trying to live a normal life with his wife, Helen. After Helen dies of an illness, John receives a posthumous gift from her, a little dog named Daisy. John forms a bond with Daisy, but his peaceful life is shattered when a group of Russian gangsters led by Iosef Tarasov break into his house, steal his car, and kill Daisy. Iosef is the son of Wick's former boss, Viggo Tarasov, who warns his son that he has angered someone he should not have. Viggo sends his henchmen to kill Wick, but they fail, and Wick returns to the underworld, seeking revenge. We are introduced to a world that exists in parallel to our world, where hitmen and hitwomen operate from the shadows.</p>

<p>John goes on a killing spree, eliminating anyone who gets in his way. Wick confronts Viggo, who reveals that Iosef is hiding at a safe house, and begs Wick to spare his life. John spares Viggo's life and kills Iosef. However, Iosef tortures and kills a close associate of John, who then kills Iosef too.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><em>John Wick: Chapter 2</em> (2017)</h2>

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<p>In the second movie, which takes place four days after the events of the first movie, John is forced out of retirement again when Santino D'Antonio, an Italian crime lord, demands that John honor a blood oath to kill his sister, Gianna. After completing the task, Santino puts a bounty on John's head as he wishes to tie up loose ends like John, and every assassin in the world comes after him. John travels to Rome to confront Santino, but is ambushed by Santino's bodyguards, including Ares, and is badly injured.</p>

<p>John is aided by a former colleague, Cassian, and heads back to New York to confront Santino. Santino tries to use the Continental Hotel's rules to protect himself, but John kills him in the Continental's lobby, which is a violation of the hotel's rules, and John becomes 'excommunicado'.</p>

<h2><em>John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum </em>(2019)</h2>

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<p>In the third movie, we pick up immediately where the second movie ended. John is now on the run, with a $14 million bounty on his head. He seeks the help of somebody called the Director. John attempts to find a way to clear his name and reach the High Table, the governing body of the criminal underworld. He is hunted by the Adjudicator, who enforces the High Table's rules, and her henchmen, including Zero, an assassin who idolises John.</p>

<p>John travels to Casablanca, Morocco, to meet with an old friend, Sofia, who owes him a favour. Together, they fight their way through the city and retrieve a key that John needs to reach the High Table. John finally confronts the High Table's leader, the Elder, who tells him that to clear his name, he must kill Winston, the owner of the Continental Hotel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After returning to New York, John is attacked by Zero and his students, but he manages to reach the Continental for protection. The Adjudicator arrives and demands that Winston give up his position, but he refuses. The Adjudicator revokes the hotel's neutrality and sends an army of enforcers to kill John and Winston. After a fierce battle, John defeats them all but is ambushed by Zero. Winston shoots John, causing him to fall to the street below. However, John survives and is taken to the Bowery King's hideout, where they agree to team up against the High Table. Winston, meanwhile, swears fealty to the High Table.</p>

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John Wick Chapter 4's release in the offing. The fourth film in the celebrated action and neo-noir franchise, it continues the adventures of Keanu Reeves' titular hitman as he takes on the dreaded High Table with Laurence Fishburne's Bowery King.

John Wick Chapter 4's release in the offing. The fourth film in the celebrated action and neo-noir franchise, it continues the adventures of Keanu Reeves' titular hitman as he takes on the dreaded High Table with Laurence Fishburne's Bowery King. Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown, Natalia Tena, Marko Zaror, and Ian McShane also star. The film is the second last of the John Wick movies. The series will end with the fifth movie. John Wick: Chapter 4 has received highly positive reviews, with a score of 93 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. Before the film releases, here's a brief recap of the franchise from the first movie to the third. John Wick (2014) In the first movie, we are introduced to John Wick, a legendary hitman who has retired from his profession and is trying to live a normal life with his wife, Helen. After Helen dies of an illness, John receives a posthumous gift from her, a little dog named Daisy. John forms a bond with Daisy, but his peaceful life is shattered when a group of Russian gangsters led by Iosef Tarasov break into his house, steal his car, and kill Daisy. Iosef is the son of Wick's former boss, Viggo Tarasov, who warns his son that he has angered someone he should not have. Viggo sends his henchmen to kill Wick, but they fail, and Wick returns to the underworld, seeking revenge. We are introduced to a world that exists in parallel to our world, where hitmen and hitwomen operate from the shadows. John goes on a killing spree, eliminating anyone who gets in his way. Wick confronts Viggo, who reveals that Iosef is hiding at a safe house, and begs Wick to spare his life. John spares Viggo's life and kills Iosef. However, Iosef tortures and kills a close associate of John, who then kills Iosef too. John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) In the second movie, which takes place four days after the events of the first movie, John is forced out of retirement again when Santino D'Antonio, an Italian crime lord, demands that John honor a blood oath to kill his sister, Gianna. After completing the task, Santino puts a bounty on John's head as he wishes to tie up loose ends like John, and every assassin in the world comes after him. John travels to Rome to confront Santino, but is ambushed by Santino's bodyguards, including Ares, and is badly injured. John is aided by a former colleague, Cassian, and heads back to New York to confront Santino. Santino tries to use the Continental Hotel's rules to protect himself, but John kills him in the Continental's lobby, which is a violation of the hotel's rules, and John becomes 'excommunicado'. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) In the third movie, we pick up immediately where the second movie ended. John is now on the run, with a $14 million bounty on his head. He seeks the help of somebody called the Director. John attempts to find a way to clear his name and reach the High Table, the governing body of the criminal underworld. He is hunted by the Adjudicator, who enforces the High Table's rules, and her henchmen, including Zero, an assassin who idolises John. John travels to Casablanca, Morocco, to meet with an old friend, Sofia, who owes him a favour. Together, they fight their way through the city and retrieve a key that John needs to reach the High Table. John finally confronts the High Table's leader, the Elder, who tells him that to clear his name, he must kill Winston, the owner of the Continental Hotel. After returning to New York, John is attacked by Zero and his students, but he manages to reach the Continental for protection. The Adjudicator arrives and demands that Winston give up his position, but he refuses. The Adjudicator revokes the hotel's neutrality and sends an army of enforcers to kill John and Winston. After a fierce battle, John defeats them all but is ambushed by Zero. Winston shoots John, causing him to fall to the street below. However, John survives and is taken to the Bowery King's hideout, where they agree to team up against the High Table. Winston, meanwhile, swears fealty to the High Table. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Before John Wick 4, let's recap the blood-soaked journey of Keanu Reeves' hitman

<p>The early social media reactions to<em> John Wick: Chapter 4</em> are finally here. And thus far, it looks like Keanu Reeves' fourth time around as the titular assassin is another winner for the. The film, which comes out later this month, continues the story of John as he takes on the High Table with Laurence Fishburne's Bowery King. &nbsp;Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown, Natalia Tena, Marko Zaror, and Ian McShane also star. The film is the second last of the <em>John Wick</em> movies. The series will end with the fifth movie.</p>

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<h2>What are some of the early reactions to&nbsp;<em>John Wick 4?</em></h2>

<p>Los Angeles Times critic Katie Walsh tweeted, "I really liked #JohnWick4! Amazing to remember that big franchise blockbusters can look like this (good). Dan Lausten, you have my heart, my sword, my whatever. Didn't feel too long, you can ignore the lore (who cares!!). There is one (1) thing that I hated (because it's dumb)."</p>

<p>Collider's Steven Weintraub wrote, "#JohnWickChapter4 is f*cking awesome. Literally had to pick my jaw off the ground from some of the insane and inventive set pieces. You are not prepared for what Keanu does with the dragon's breath shotgun. Also @DonnieYenCT brought his A game. Can't wait to see it again."</p>

<p>CinemaBlend's Eric Eisenberg wrote, "I had reservations about John Wick: Chapter 4's nearly three hour runtime, but the movie earns it. It's an epic with smart pacing that never lets the action feel exhausting, and the set pieces are phenomenal. Great cast of series newcomers, but Donnie Yen is the MVP. #JohnWick4"</p>

<p>Digital Spy's Ian Sandwell wrote, "John Wick: Chapter 4 is absolutely HUGE. Yes, it's long, but its outrageously good set pieces more than make up for it. A slick, brutal and stylish action epic that sees Keanu Reeves push himself further than before, and with moments that'll have fans talking... #JohnWick4."</p>

<p>Consequence's Liz Shannon Miller wrote, "#JohnWick4's three-hour runtime makes so much sense when you're going *that* hard. The third act alone... just glorious.</p>

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<h2>What is the<em> John Wick</em> franchise about?</h2>

<p>The <em>John Wick </em>franchise is a series of action thriller movies that follow the story of John Wick, a retired hitman who seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. The first film, released in 2014, introduces John Wick, a former hitman who is drawn back into the world of assassins after his beloved dog is killed and his car stolen.</p>

<p>The subsequent movies, <em>John Wick: Chapter 2</em> (2017) and <em>John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum </em>(2019), continue the story of John Wick as he battles against the criminal underworld and tries to navigate the complicated network of assassins and hitmen. The franchise is known for its intense action scenes, complex world-building, and iconic performances by Keanu Reeves in the lead role.</p>

<h2>When will<em> John Wick 4 </em>be released?</h2>

<p><em>John Wick: Chapter 4 </em>will release on March 24, 2023.</p>

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The early social media reactions to John Wick: Chapter 4 are finally here. And thus far, it looks like Keanu Reeves' fourth time around as the titular assassin is another winner for the.

The early social media reactions to John Wick: Chapter 4 are finally here. And thus far, it looks like Keanu Reeves' fourth time around as the titular assassin is another winner for the. The film, which comes out later this month, continues the story of John as he takes on the High Table with Laurence Fishburne's Bowery King. Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown, Natalia Tena, Marko Zaror, and Ian McShane also star. The film is the second last of the John Wick movies. The series will end with the fifth movie. What are some of the early reactions to John Wick 4? Los Angeles Times critic Katie Walsh tweeted, "I really liked #JohnWick4! Amazing to remember that big franchise blockbusters can look like this (good). Dan Lausten, you have my heart, my sword, my whatever. Didn't feel too long, you can ignore the lore (who cares!!). There is one (1) thing that I hated (because it's dumb)." Collider's Steven Weintraub wrote, "#JohnWickChapter4 is f*cking awesome. Literally had to pick my jaw off the ground from some of the insane and inventive set pieces. You are not prepared for what Keanu does with the dragon's breath shotgun. Also @DonnieYenCT brought his A game. Can't wait to see it again." CinemaBlend's Eric Eisenberg wrote, "I had reservations about John Wick: Chapter 4's nearly three hour runtime, but the movie earns it. It's an epic with smart pacing that never lets the action feel exhausting, and the set pieces are phenomenal. Great cast of series newcomers, but Donnie Yen is the MVP. #JohnWick4" Digital Spy's Ian Sandwell wrote, "John Wick: Chapter 4 is absolutely HUGE. Yes, it's long, but its outrageously good set pieces more than make up for it. A slick, brutal and stylish action epic that sees Keanu Reeves push himself further than before, and with moments that'll have fans talking... #JohnWick4." Consequence's Liz Shannon Miller wrote, "#JohnWick4's three-hour runtime makes so much sense when you're going *that* hard. The third act alone... just glorious. What is the John Wick franchise about? The John Wick franchise is a series of action thriller movies that follow the story of John Wick, a retired hitman who seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. The first film, released in 2014, introduces John Wick, a former hitman who is drawn back into the world of assassins after his beloved dog is killed and his car stolen. The subsequent movies, John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019), continue the story of John Wick as he battles against the criminal underworld and tries to navigate the complicated network of assassins and hitmen. The franchise is known for its intense action scenes, complex world-building, and iconic performances by Keanu Reeves in the lead role. When will John Wick 4 be released? John Wick: Chapter 4 will release on March 24, 2023. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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