Every shot or scene has a dramatic flare. Stunt man turned director Chad Stahelski understands action. Somehow JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 manages to make nearly every bad guy respectable without the needless execution of the general public even if some of the creative battles happen on crowed subways or concerts. There seems to be an unspoken rule to not draw attention from the public and never kill any innocent bystanders.
The gentleman’s code to killing is a constant theme in this massive underground world of high-class secret assassins. John Wick takes it to a whole new level of class and elegance.
From Bond to Commando, the suiting up montage has been around for a long time. Even the dessert has its place in this lavishly display of weaponry and John Wick has a refined pallet for violence. His tailored suit comes with bullet proof liner and his choice of guns and knives is like pairing a fine wine with the main course. Only the most exquisite suits and weapons are in order for our sophisticated killer. Tailor: “Is this a formal event or a social affair?” His skills are known and respected by all whom he comes across, specifically among the high-class society of hired assassins, but for some reason they continue to poke the scariest man alive, the Baba Yaga, the one you send to kill the Boogeyman. Wick’s dedication and determination of resilience is matched by none. When John refuses to return to the killer profession, his hand is forced once again. Determined to retire once again with his new dog, trouble in the form of an old debt comes knocking at the door. The film kicks off with John finishing his vengeance from the original as he battles a crew of Russian mechanics in hand to hand or even car to hand combat and reclaiming his 69’ Mustang. Keanu Reeves returns to the title role in the sequel to JOHN WICK, aptly named JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2. To him this isn’t vengeance, this is justice.” But because on its own merit, JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2 is wickedly awesome fun on all accounts and even bigger, badder, bloodier, and subsequently better than the original. Action fans rejoice! Not simply because a sequel was made to the terrifically action-packed coolness that is JOHN WICK.