John Wick: Chapter 2
Summit Entertainment | Release Date: February 10, 2017
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DmorlesFeb 13, 2017
Thought the first JW movie was done well but not great. The 2nd iteration unfortunately cut back on the writing and plot budget and went full bore on the action which is ok if you’re into Michael Bay movies. The action scenes have some greatThought the first JW movie was done well but not great. The 2nd iteration unfortunately cut back on the writing and plot budget and went full bore on the action which is ok if you’re into Michael Bay movies. The action scenes have some great execution - Keanu Reeves is very technical and is very good at mixing shooting with mixed martial arts - however the believability of the sequences is almost zero. One guy doesn’t go in guns blazing and take out all the bad guys - just doesn’t happen that way. Kinda reminds me of a bad video game where all the AI are dumbed down and just run in front of bullets. To add to the ridiculousness of the action scenes - the number of ordinary citizens who are hitmen starts to increase and the story stars to suggest that 100’s of NY citizens are secretly killers for hire. The story stoops to a new low by the time the movie wraps up. Its unfortunate - for a movie that could’ve picked up where the Professional (Leon) left off - JW2 ends up stumbling and falling on its face by the end of its second act.… Expand
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sonderFeb 20, 2017
I absolutely loved John Wick. I watched it three times. I loved the martial arts gunfighting, I loved the plot line. John Wick stands on its own as a seminal movie for the action genre. I was bored by John Wick 2. Many of the actionI absolutely loved John Wick. I watched it three times. I loved the martial arts gunfighting, I loved the plot line. John Wick stands on its own as a seminal movie for the action genre. I was bored by John Wick 2. Many of the action scenes seemed virtually the same as the original. The entire mob illuminati theme teased in a promising way in the trailer got boring in the first half hour. The ending was very unsatisfying. I felt cheated. The only redeeming thing about the movie is Keanu, who is a consumate professional, and who put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into making his role as the World's Biggest Baddass convincing. But, it's not enough to save JW2. I would recommend watching John Wick twice and the trailer to John Wick 2, and call it good.… Expand
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6
shoulderoforionJul 4, 2017
It was alright, the first John Wick was wholly unexpected brilliance that knocked my socks off, this one was just more of the same, but less story to make the fighting stick together. Would have enjoyed some fleshy dialogue to go along withIt was alright, the first John Wick was wholly unexpected brilliance that knocked my socks off, this one was just more of the same, but less story to make the fighting stick together. Would have enjoyed some fleshy dialogue to go along with the ass kickin thank you very much.… Expand
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5
ScienceAdvisorMay 23, 2017
The actors/actresses are even more robotic than in the first part of this apparent series, which seems to be far more artificial (aka directed/intended) than he is capable of. Beyond that, this is highly predictable, to the point where evenThe actors/actresses are even more robotic than in the first part of this apparent series, which seems to be far more artificial (aka directed/intended) than he is capable of. Beyond that, this is highly predictable, to the point where even he prepares for betrayal. But where this all breaks down, is the gun-fu. Even John Wick cannot aim and fire at an enemy before they have come around the corner, which he does countless times. I guess the other reviewers really need some combat training before claiming this is fried gold (8-10/10). What is even more damning is when the dumb person (cannot speak) gives hand signals to thugs that are forward of her position and not looking at her, though somehow telepathically know what she ordered, or the fact that at 1h30min infintiy clips become reality. Which gets even more silly when she start gunting at the 1H43 mintue mark, which belies that she is not incapable of speech after all (incomptent directing). Adding to the horror, is that no handgun in reality has 23 rounds+. In all, this was poorly directed and rediculously formulaic, with an aim to being more Michael Bay (aka mindless) than the first movie. Final review without any studio paying adversiting compensation to raise this beyond what it should be, a mediocre 5/10. By the end of the movie, this rediculous scipt suggests there are paid assasins every 100m, all ready to kill anyone for a few dollars. Laughable, but predictably Lionsgate.… Expand
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FadeBlackFeb 25, 2017
There is a certain sleekness to the action which is enjoyable, and it does not impose upon itself so that earns is some extra points, but overall, far from my cup of tea. Nothing intellectually engaging much at all.
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deckMay 24, 2017
The story is simply unbelievable and overwhelming. The gloomy comic style of the first part, to which one could ascribe a certain degree of realism, loses itself in a mixture of james bond and b-movie. In the case of the action scenes oneThe story is simply unbelievable and overwhelming. The gloomy comic style of the first part, to which one could ascribe a certain degree of realism, loses itself in a mixture of james bond and b-movie. In the case of the action scenes one uses ones already shown. Unfortunately another successor who was quickly produced to earn money with the well-known brand "john wick".
A rateing of 7-10 is not true, because John Wick would have to be like the first part of something intelligent.… Expand
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5
ericrosarFeb 13, 2017
A competent film when reviewed as a "by the books" action film. This needs to be stressed because if you are looking for a character study action/thriller, this is not it due to the lack of the thriller part or character study. Dialogue isA competent film when reviewed as a "by the books" action film. This needs to be stressed because if you are looking for a character study action/thriller, this is not it due to the lack of the thriller part or character study. Dialogue is not its strong suit, neither is character development, however fight choreography is very strong. Keanu performs quite well as "Action Man". So under those parameters, it's just OK. It's an popcorn movie, would recommend renting it though, not theaters.… Expand
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barriocordobaFeb 26, 2017
The movie had that same quality of the first John Wick movie, but it was very patronizing in comparison to the first. John Wick was a super assassin in the first movie forced to come back into the life of killing. In this movie he is forcedThe movie had that same quality of the first John Wick movie, but it was very patronizing in comparison to the first. John Wick was a super assassin in the first movie forced to come back into the life of killing. In this movie he is forced into doing one last job, but he is not as good as he things he is.… Expand
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HeroicAge616Oct 25, 2021
John Wick: Chapter 2 sets up a killer next installment, but for the most part it's narrative rehash of the first movie and clumsy world building feel like a chore.
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6
VideoDeadJun 22, 2017
Keanu is little more than a wooden plank that hundreds of bad guys with guns just seem to run at only to be "gun fu'd" to death rather that just shooting him from a distance. This movie will probably appeal to low intelligence action junkies,Keanu is little more than a wooden plank that hundreds of bad guys with guns just seem to run at only to be "gun fu'd" to death rather that just shooting him from a distance. This movie will probably appeal to low intelligence action junkies, but anyone expecting any kind of depth will get very bored after about half an hour.… Expand
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drlowdonAug 31, 2022
Retired assassin John Wick is forced back into his old life to fulfil a blood oath to an Italian crime lord. John Wick: Chapter 2 is a stylish looking movie with well choreographed action scenes, but after seeing the hundredth nameless goonRetired assassin John Wick is forced back into his old life to fulfil a blood oath to an Italian crime lord. John Wick: Chapter 2 is a stylish looking movie with well choreographed action scenes, but after seeing the hundredth nameless goon get shot in the head I started to lose interest.… Expand
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DukeJonOct 11, 2019
I didn't see the first movie, and I only saw half of this movie before I called it quits. If you're into mindless mindless and stylised violence then you will love this. However the lack of any soul in the movie put me off. John Wick hasI didn't see the first movie, and I only saw half of this movie before I called it quits. If you're into mindless mindless and stylised violence then you will love this. However the lack of any soul in the movie put me off. John Wick has about as much personality as a tree. He is in grief over his dead wife, yet spends the entire movie killing other people in a sickeningly casual way. The bad guys can't shoot him from 6 feet away, and as the body count racks up you begin to wonder if he's going to be revealed as some kind of superhuman at the end of the movie. I didn't get that far. This movie is exactly like a videogame.… Expand
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6
TyranianApr 11, 2019
Solid follow up to first film with equally awesome action though less interesting plot.
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6
frederik1478Aug 12, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is one impressed me this one got me the feeling that a guy was slowly walking down to Hell one Step at a time.

The action just keeps getting better and better it is truly amazing and the mirror scene in the museum looked so good and the fighting that dirty fighting on the floor when they're just kicking and fighting and chewing it just gets to a huge new whole level I'm impressed to see what they're gonna do next time.

They found the perfect skummy little villain to play the part in this one. It was so good to see him get what was coming for him and to see the last moment of the movie it was magnifying to see how everybody was looking at him.

This feels like between movies and I like to see where they go in the next one.… Expand
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CoreGamer1408Nov 18, 2018
A 2022 rewatch and seeing "Nobody" hasn't helped this movie age well for sure. The whole continental stuff doesn't really do it for me. John Wick is basically a super hero at this point with all his damage resistance/buffs. Suspension ofA 2022 rewatch and seeing "Nobody" hasn't helped this movie age well for sure. The whole continental stuff doesn't really do it for me. John Wick is basically a super hero at this point with all his damage resistance/buffs. Suspension of disbelief well and truly broken.… Expand
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wiiy71Dec 30, 2017
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amheretojudgeJan 27, 2019
Another Brawling Job.

John Wick: Chapter 2 Stahelski's second round of this everlasting boxing match delivers the insight of the mythological world that these criminals reside in. And with it comes rules, contracts, honor, betrayal andAnother Brawling Job.

John Wick: Chapter 2

Stahelski's second round of this everlasting boxing match delivers the insight of the mythological world that these criminals reside in. And with it comes rules, contracts, honor, betrayal and blood. Spilling out blood more than ever, this too much of everything still never R rates the screen with bloodbath, it owns that old clean palace and neat clothes that had made it appealing in the beginning. Amping up the charge on action, the accessories comes aplenty which makes fights more lethal and unlike the previous one, more justifiable. The long take action is well choreographed that isn't just confined within oneself but uses the surrounding well enough to keep it more absorbing. The mirror sequence being well shot, personally, I still recommend the battle between Common and Reeves around the stairs.

Similar to previous there is humor every now and then between these fights but what's catchy is that it is drawn from the so called awesomeness of the lead, every character, every guns, every conversation is directed towards him, the hype keeps rising along with our heartbeats. Stahelski's world is always thirsty to know "how" would it be done rather than "who" would do it and being aware of the difference between these two, he makes sure there is still lot to look forward to despite of our host that remains constant.

It adds on new characters and it does it with such smoothness, that you feel their presence before they arrive, the narration has grown far better than the previous one, along with the execution, there will not be any questions raised this time, Stahelski is not going to repeat his mistake. His main armor being Reeves whose training is well paid off, the cowboy quickness, the God-like body language, ferocious pace in action and a tendency to speak very little.

These characteristics that Stahelski keep building deriving from every possible genre, paints a crystal clear picture of a protagonist in our head; Reeves has an easy job to do. The supporting cast falls short this time, although McShane and cameos like Fishburne balances the tone. Scamarcio; the antagonist neither has that uncertainty to scare his viewers nor rudeness to make it more terminal. Rose and Common decently handles the score with few good action sequences.

This installment of the franchise is faster and has a sense of urgency that keeps you at the brisk of your seats, especially its second half, being chased by the entire community, the chase scene never feels like a chase scene, he might be on run, but he never actually does. With a hint of a bit of The French Connection, the feud between Common and Reeves turns into a character itself, the stillness and the style, everything makes you root for them. The reason why it is loved by the fans immensely, is Stahelski's knack of ending it on an unstable note, that gut wrenching finale, that last punch leaves the viewers wolfish for more. John Wick: Chapter 2 is accurately titled it is just another chapter of his life, for when the dust settle, not even a dime has changed.… Expand
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5
CasandraComplexMar 26, 2022
More of the same.. revenge porn unrealistic killing ballet of nonsense.. MONOTONOUS boring boring boring
What looked like cool with moments of oh wow! That was cool quickly gets really freaking old. All these skilled actors and dancers allMore of the same.. revenge porn unrealistic killing ballet of nonsense.. MONOTONOUS boring boring boring
What looked like cool with moments of oh wow! That was cool quickly gets really freaking old. All these skilled actors and dancers all performing AROUND Keanu who most of the time is just waiting for the supporting actors and choreographers to literally play INTO his waiting hands to pretend to be killed by him.. its ludicrous at this point. Keanu CAN'T ACT so the entire cast has to support this fact.. ugh!… Expand
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0326990qdiun123May 20, 2018
Not good.. Action scenes are just boring and unrealistic. I think this movie is overrated
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5
GarethBApr 6, 2019
While I enjoyed the first one, this felt like too much of the same, constant predictable gun play over and over, although John remains a compelling character.
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WalkerboOct 5, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed the first John Wick, a blood-spattered non stop adrenaline high, a man and his, many, many, many guns seeking revenge for those that "did him wrong", pure, straight forward and fun.
The second though was a bit under especially when he went to the "assassins club" and ordered a wardrobe of tactical armoured dinner suits and chose many weapons from a smorgasbord weapons with the salesman fawning all over his customer wonderful selections.
So some of the visceral nature of the first was diluted for me.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021
This sequel is basically a case of more of the same - if you've seen the first instalment/film, then you'll know what to expect. Some good, witty dialogue and lots of violence, some bloody, with gunfights, physical altercations and theThis sequel is basically a case of more of the same - if you've seen the first instalment/film, then you'll know what to expect. Some good, witty dialogue and lots of violence, some bloody, with gunfights, physical altercations and the majority of the film being in low light conditions aka in dark settings.

There's not a great deal I can say about it, other than that if you liked the first film then you'll likely enjoy the sequel I suppose but it certainly wasn't what I'd call memorable.… Expand
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AdamyoucanNov 18, 2019
Well, it was a great action movie. Some parts were out there along with some ideas behind the "life".
The one part I don't get, and completely shattered the suspension of disbelief was that 85 lbs 12 year old boy that seemed to be everywhere.Well, it was a great action movie. Some parts were out there along with some ideas behind the "life".
The one part I don't get, and completely shattered the suspension of disbelief was that 85 lbs 12 year old boy that seemed to be everywhere. Nothing about that seemed less than goofy. I mean, put Shayna Baizler, or Rhonda Rousey in there, that's intimidating and filled with belief for a credible villain. Not that, 12 year old boy looking thing. I mean, Shayna Baszler is so much hotter, and cooler, she even has a UFC title.
What does that 12 year old boy have besides............ ........ ....... uh, I have no idea.… Expand
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TheDominator14Jul 29, 2020
Poor plot, absurdity of events. An pathetic sequel to a great first movie.
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matteodreddyDec 13, 2020
the story and script are barely mediocre,plus the combat scenes are too much to be real,on the borderline of impossible,definitely not good
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HabibiehakimJan 6, 2023
More stylists and more colourful, also more feels like a real Hollywood action film compare to the first one which still have that B-movie vibe in it and guess what, the first one is still the better one, yes, John Wick: Chapter 2 got lot'sMore stylists and more colourful, also more feels like a real Hollywood action film compare to the first one which still have that B-movie vibe in it and guess what, the first one is still the better one, yes, John Wick: Chapter 2 got lot's of upgrade in terms of a look, all the performance was great, but story wise is my problem, i feel like the story of John Wick: Chapter 2 doesn't have the heart like the first one do, the villain and the characters are not as convincing as before except of course John Wick, though again the performance are good, Laurence Fishburne make an appearance in this film and he is horrible, lot's more action in here but it is not as exciting as the previous one, i'm still fine with it, though there is still one whole sequence where John Wick is chase by literally everybody because of an open 7 Million contract to whoever can kill him and it is the best scene in the movie because it's incredible and probably the only exciting action in the entire film, it's 20 minutes longer but i must say that i did feel more faster than the first one, the first 30 minutes of the film was boring, and yeah that's about it, overall John Wick: Chapter 2 was a super flawed sequel for me, i think the performance are mostly great, it is more colourful and stylists, but story wise and action wise not so great and not so exciting, it's not horrible, it's not like the plot are stupid and bad it just not an interesting and an convincing one, it feels like a build up for something even bigger, it is basically a build up, a decent build up, overall John Wick: Chapter 2 is a decent flawed forgettable sequel.… Expand
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stoneymahoneyMar 26, 2023
The original movie proved that "less is more" with it's law-of-revenge driven plot, the efficiently-used cast of consistently-portrayed core characters with simple yet compelling arcs driven by purposeful S-tier action sequences crafted outThe original movie proved that "less is more" with it's law-of-revenge driven plot, the efficiently-used cast of consistently-portrayed core characters with simple yet compelling arcs driven by purposeful S-tier action sequences crafted out of multiple layers of intent and objective, all playing out on the surface of a criminal underworld shrouded in mystery and intrigue. With a modest runtime of 100 minutes, it's a succinct masterpiece that ranks as possibly the finest action movie ever crafted.

This sequel does exactly the opposite, proving that "more is less". The veil over that hidden world is unceremoniously ripped away to show a contrived sub-par fantasy lurking beneath - along with the retconning of one of the most important parts of John's character foundation, the reflection of this sequel on the original movie these two factors combine to project is extremely unwelcome. The plot hamfistedly attempts to spin a single line of dialogue from the original movie into the premise for this sequel, employing a contradictory set of rules and openly spelling out the consequences of breaking them to make the way this all plays out painfully obvious. The result is a movie that lacks all the charm and intuitive logic of it's predecessor, that spends too much of it's time introducing new characters and setting up the next movie instead of focusing on making this one worth watching. Which is all a real shame, because the attention to detail and passion behind every other aspect of this film still shines through. The action sequences are spectacularly imaginative with expert camera work that takes them to a whole new level. The sets are gorgeous, but not distracting or overused. The acting is a weakpoint at times - sometimes it's a poor portrayal by the actors, sometimes it's plot requirements ruining the chemistry between otherwise well worked characters - but the core players are up to excellent standard, especially Ian McShane's effortless magnetism and Lance Reddick's disarming honesty. But all that blood, sweat and tears can't make up for writing deficiencies that not only ruin this movie, but come horrifically close to ruining the original too.… Expand
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Ellie_WilliamssMay 7, 2022
В целом ничего, но уже похуже, чем первая часть. Если бы не Киану, думаю совсем слабенько было бы.
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