This weekend, the fourth installment in the John Wick franchise, directed by Chad Stahelski, debuted in theaters throughout the world after a four-year wait. The film generated a great deal of anticipation before its release. Check out our review to see whether or not the film measures up to the absurd anticipation it generated.
Story:
Jonathan alias John Wick, a retired assassin (Keanu Reeves), seeks ‘independence’ from the High Table, an organization of assassins, in order to live a happy life. Hence, he disobeys the High Table, which raises the price on his head and wants him dead for violating the conditions. The senior member of the High Table, the Marquis de Gramont (Bill Skarsgard), takes it seriously.
After failing to assassinate John, he fires Winston Scott (Ian McShane) as manager of New York Continental and ruins the company. He enlists retired High Table assassin Caine (Donnie Yen) to assassinate John Wick. Why did Caine decide to join The Maquis? Did John Wick murder the member of the High Table who wanted him dead? Did he obtain the liberty he desired? What occurred next? The movie has all the answers.
Plus Points:
The inaudible yet violent In John Wick 3 – Parabellum, John Wick remarked, “Guns, Plenty of Guns.” As said, he employs a variety of historical and modern firearms to eliminate swarms of assassins. The most recent film begins just where the previous one left off.
John Wick is determined to eliminate the assassins dispatched by the High Table. Keanu Reeves is at his finest as Excommunicado John Wick. Similar to prior installments, the protagonist speaks less and kills more! Reeves appears more menacing in action scenes.
Caine, portrayed by Donnie Yen, is the subsequent notable character to note. Audiences will be blown away by the Ip Man actor’s portrayal as a blind assassin and his fighting strategies against John and others. His conversations, particularly with John Wick, are excellent.
The Marquis de Gramont, portrayed by Bill Skarsgard, is a dapper yet merciless antagonist. Bill’s portrayal of the senior member of the High Table and the one who desires John’s death is a pleasure to see on film. Despite having several confrontations with John, he makes a lasting impact on the audience. The remaining actors performed admirably.
From beginning to end, the film contains breathtaking action sequences that will have the audience on the edge of their seats. The film contains a large number of lethal headshots and slashes into the assassins’ skin and bone. Indeed, action fans will adore these incredible stunts.
The last hour is a feast for action fans and fans of the John Wick franchise, since it is replete with mind-blowing, nonstop action sequences. The pictures captured in Paris, New York, and Berlin are breathtaking on the large screen.
Negative Points:
John Wick 4 is engrossing from beginning to end, but the filmmakers missed an opportunity to flesh out the backstories of numerous crucial characters. For example, the filmmakers should have elaborated on Caine’s prior life and his ‘brotherhood’ with John Wick as Baba Yaga.
The dramatic confrontation in the conclusion could have been emphasized further to increase tension. The filmmaker and screenwriter might have added emotional passages between John Wick, Caine, and Winston. The conclusion is quite upsetting for fans of the John Wick series.
There are no references to The Adjudicator (Asia Kate Dillon), who played the antagonist in John Wick 3. If the creators want to reintroduce the character, they should have teased anything about it.
Technical Factors:
John Wick 4 is far superior than its predecessors in every respect, including directing, writing, camerawork, editing, and soundtrack. To create outstanding battle scenes, action choreographers must have a specific appreciation. The excellent background score enhanced the sound of the action passages. The editing is sharp. There is not a single uninteresting moment in the whole three-hour film, owing to the efforts of all the technicians.
Verdict:
Overall, John Wick 4 is a fantastic gift for action aficionados, especially John Wick fans. This film is an epic action thriller due to its exciting action sequences, brief and incisive language, and beautiful graphics. Despite its length, the entire film is enjoyable. Try it out this weekend.
