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tyler_jamesAug 31, 2016

Vacuous. But with a chance of fun. .

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qamasterFeb 20, 2017

I do not like implausible movies. in some basement John was attacked by thirty people and he had them all shot like in the dash. And why not three thousand or three million? perhaps it would be more interesting or not? but in fact the filmI do not like implausible movies. in some basement John was attacked by thirty people and he had them all shot like in the dash. And why not three thousand or three million? perhaps it would be more interesting or not? but in fact the film has turned out not bad, but it would turn out better, if to add a little more common sense in the fighting scenes… Expand

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Bad_gerFeb 25, 2017

Unoriginal and uninspiring, John Wick is a typical action film where the good guy can't lose. Lucky and unflinching of any pain he is a one man army that goes on to kill all of his enemies, complete with the expected big boss fight in a heavyUnoriginal and uninspiring, John Wick is a typical action film where the good guy can't lose. Lucky and unflinching of any pain he is a one man army that goes on to kill all of his enemies, complete with the expected big boss fight in a heavy down pour to conclude. You have seen this film before, many times.… Expand

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ScottMcKoneDec 27, 2015

I'm dumbfounded how this movie got 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5 in several reviews. Plot is a bore, no twists or turns, weird structure, unimpressive villain, anti-climactic ending. I could go on and on but I might be mistaken for the movieI'm dumbfounded how this movie got 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5 in several reviews. Plot is a bore, no twists or turns, weird structure, unimpressive villain, anti-climactic ending. I could go on and on but I might be mistaken for the movie itself. Essentially Keanu Reeves dresses in black, shoots a **** of bullets and engages in hand to hand combat. Nice to see him stretch. Great camera movement, lighting, and set design are wasted here. Tsk Tsk.… Expand

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agallochNov 20, 2015

Not entertaining at all. I had no emotional attachment to the character(s), their motivations were stupid, and while there was one segment that was very stylish I thought the rest was boring, unrealistic, etc.

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DQ_SlotkinsNov 2, 2014

Seriously over hyped. I was expecting much, much more than the same old hitman's revenge story. The originality of the Continental Hotel setting gives it an extra point from me, but didn't make the tired plot anymore enjoyable. WHERE ARE ALLSeriously over hyped. I was expecting much, much more than the same old hitman's revenge story. The originality of the Continental Hotel setting gives it an extra point from me, but didn't make the tired plot anymore enjoyable. WHERE ARE ALL THE GOOD SCRIPT WRITERS?… Expand

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MeanJoeGreenApr 23, 2016

this movie proves putting together a star studded cast & slick, well choreographed fights can't cover for a pedestrian storyline or a vacuous paper thin plot. i've seen better made for tv movies. ultimately, you won't really care whatthis movie proves putting together a star studded cast & slick, well choreographed fights can't cover for a pedestrian storyline or a vacuous paper thin plot. i've seen better made for tv movies. ultimately, you won't really care what happens or who to. marginally entertaining. skip this one, even if only to re-watch a good movie.… Expand

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TheWaffleMar 4, 2017

All style, no substance. After your star dispatches 12 baddies without breaking a sweat in his first action sequence, there's no tension. It's like watching a game of whack-a-mole as Keanu points his prop gun at the stunt doubles and theyAll style, no substance. After your star dispatches 12 baddies without breaking a sweat in his first action sequence, there's no tension. It's like watching a game of whack-a-mole as Keanu points his prop gun at the stunt doubles and they fall over while missing him with every shot. Unlike Rambo/Die Hard/The Raid/Dredd or any other worthwhile action flick, John Wick has no motivation and its sense of humor is merely passable. It sports a completely unnecessary 20 minute code on the end that just rehashes the 20 minutes that came before that. The director could at least have set up action scenes where it was plausible that the character would win through strategy or planning, but instead he literally walks into the middle of a room and then starts shooting. This is just a mediocre thoughtless action movie.… Expand

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theofficeNov 9, 2014

The movie attempts to be dark and melodramatic in its detailing of John Wick's killing spree. Overall the story is pretty bland with bland acting and only average action at best. Characters are not very developed and it's difficult to beThe movie attempts to be dark and melodramatic in its detailing of John Wick's killing spree. Overall the story is pretty bland with bland acting and only average action at best. Characters are not very developed and it's difficult to be attached to anyone, even Mr. Wick. The movie is not even that violent. So essentially not too many redeeming qualities. That's not to say it was terrible but probably not worth the price of admission.… Expand

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NuclearByteJan 4, 2015

A movie about a guy who kills hundreds of men to avenge his dead dog..................................................................................

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AxgrinderOct 30, 2014

A very one dimensional film. If you go, prepare to watch Keanu Reeves engage in hand-to-hand combat, then shoot, one person after another, non-stop, for the entire 101 minute run time of this movie. Cause not much else happens. Yes, it’sA very one dimensional film. If you go, prepare to watch Keanu Reeves engage in hand-to-hand combat, then shoot, one person after another, non-stop, for the entire 101 minute run time of this movie. Cause not much else happens. Yes, it’s film noir. Yes, the fight scenes are neatly choreographed, which makes them interesting for the first 15 or 20 minutes. Yes, the concept of a hotel "safe zone" for hit men is unique. But it’s just one continuous fight scene after another. After a while you begin to realize that what you’re watching is a really video game that’s been turned into a movie, complete with video game soundtrack, and a couple of cool classic muscle cars. It's basically grand theft auto Russian style. Everyone in the movie is a Russian gangster and after awhile the accents get annoying. Also, the basic plot is not new. It more or less follows the plot of the 1999 Mel Gibson movie Payback.… Expand

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BshopOct 28, 2014

Worth the entertainment. Reminded me of an early Jet Li or Kill Bill type of revenge-ninja movie.
Pretty much a revenge movie for dog lovers. Action was good at times, okay at others. Minor variations of blood/gore/shooting kills.
InWorth the entertainment. Reminded me of an early Jet Li or Kill Bill type of revenge-ninja movie.
Pretty much a revenge movie for dog lovers. Action was good at times, okay at others. Minor variations of blood/gore/shooting kills.
In summary, see if you like those revenge action movies, worth a rent.… Expand

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tvnewsguidoJan 15, 2015

Mostly a run-of-the-mill revenge-themed FPS.

It is fun to see Keanu Reeves but there is little to elevate this film beyond others of the genre. The cinematography is beautiful and the world created is clever but once the novelty of theseMostly a run-of-the-mill revenge-themed FPS.

It is fun to see Keanu Reeves but there is little to elevate this film beyond others of the genre. The cinematography is beautiful and the world created is clever but once the novelty of these elements wears off you're left with little more than a high body count.… Expand

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ScottshakNov 17, 2014

Wick is sick. Go on, you can take the literal one here.

First things first, you don't kill the cutest beagle on the planet, that too a pup, in a movie! We are not yet ready for that! But if you do, which as a matter of fact, ‪TheonWick is sick. Go on, you can take the literal one here.

First things first, you don't kill the cutest beagle on the planet, that too a pup, in a movie! We are not yet ready for that! But if you do, which as a matter of fact, ‪Theon Greyjoy‬ did, just make sure it is avenged right. ‪Ramsay Bolton‬ are you listening?

Okay, so we already knew the plot thanks to the trailer that spoke louder than ‪Keanu Reeves‬. With thousands of clichéd stories of agents, mercenaries and hit men that are out there, Wick has nothing much to offer. Except one thing - rad action. Headshots, exquisite finishes, gore and Mustang engine revving are sheer orgasmic. But what it lacks big time is a proper storyline.

The direction is not that great either. We often see building shots of the city for like 5-7 times that are downright dispensable. Fight sequences were pretty cool though. Who are the directors again? Stuntmen? Okay. That explains it. What can we expect?

There is literally no drama present in the movie, and the entire movie carries a background beat that goes boom boom, which makes it an effort to concentrate on the dialogues dispersed. The score is well, trance, basically.

It is as if the directors thought - "let's just build up a huge crowd of hooligans and let Keanu shoot them one by one from different angles, nay make him headshot each one of them, and there will be lots of blood spluttering, and let him drive something kewwwwwl too. While we are at it, let us give him a badass name. John Wick! Has a nice ring to it!"

Passable stuff. Watch only for the action.… Expand

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ivan_terribleOct 31, 2014

Workmate told me John Wick is like "Shoot them up" kind of movie. That's true but it's a little bit mild. Entertaining and i like their style. Shoot them with nice suits, overall the movie is just so so.

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TotallyEpicHDNov 7, 2014

Although John Wick may have great acting and tons of action, it may be on the edge of overdone. I'd consider it as just another action-flick, with an original, but dumb plot, this film just didn't appeal to me..

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RalfbergsJun 24, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Your typical action movie. Contains lots of actions and if you want just chill and watch it for the action then it's quite good, but if you also want to see some plot which makes sense, then I see many weird things there. Especially when John Wick doesn't kill some of the people you know he will kill eventually anyway and because of that delay some of his friends day and similar things. The movie doesn't bring anything new to the table and has lots of similarities to other similar movies. Also some of the actors who try to speak Russian speak so badly, that it's hard to understand if you actually know the language, anyway, good for the action but not much else.… Expand

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TVJerryOct 28, 2014

Keanu Reeves picks up Clint Eastwood's severe, steely style, as an ex-hitman who reeks revenge on a Russian gangster who stole his car and worse. This movie is more about style (cool locations and blasting music) than story (minimal,Keanu Reeves picks up Clint Eastwood's severe, steely style, as an ex-hitman who reeks revenge on a Russian gangster who stole his car and worse. This movie is more about style (cool locations and blasting music) than story (minimal, hackneyed dialogue). The body count is absurdly high, as Wick dispatches men with direct gunshots and occasional blows. Nothing about the film is especially original, but once the rampage begins, it's a non-stop rampage of killing.… Expand

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markvantparkJan 20, 2015

It was only a **** dog !
This is an animal protection movie.
A warning for people not to shoot their neighbour's dog.
Actually I preferred the first dog.
For the rest there is little to say.

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djniceyMar 22, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its not a bad film but its just one generic fight scene after another. The movie could easily have been shorter, the entire plot is:

1) Burglars kill hard mans new puppy.
2) hard man kills hundreds of men because of 1.
3) Man adopts new puppy.

If Wick went straight from 1 to 3 the movie would have made much more sense.

I have no idea why its rated so highly, its just one predictable generic fight scene after another. It has the usual tough-guy trope where one minute he's invincible, the next minute he's weak and vulnerable, next minute he's magically invincible again.

Keanu plays a good role but there is no plot to speak of and the fight scenes have all been done a thousand times before.… Expand

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ggustaFeb 28, 2015

Mayhem is everywhere. The male russian population of the tri-state area was decimated in the disco scene alone. We're running out of racial stereotypes. Movies wont do much with muslims anymore, other than portray them as victims orMayhem is everywhere. The male russian population of the tri-state area was decimated in the disco scene alone. We're running out of racial stereotypes. Movies wont do much with muslims anymore, other than portray them as victims or conciliating peacekeepers. Art DOES reflect reality after all.

And to kill a little snoopy dog in cold blood? You lose a star for that alone. The story is a little complicated. It seems that there was a car and a dog and a man trying to grieve over a lost wife. No one ever loses an uncaring fat ugly wife in the movies like in reality. They lose a smoking hot soulmate. Totally irreplaceable.

And a perfect all orig 69 boss mustang fastback. Russians and ISIS might start makng their own mov- oh never mind. Willem Dafoe, too cool. Hope he is back for a prequel.Ian McShane too.

An outtakes reel with some state farm spoofs would have gotten a higher rating. Mayhem is everywhere.… Expand

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Bruce722Jul 26, 2015

If you're asking me if John Wick is entertaining, the answer would be a resounding "yes". The action is fantastic throughout most of the film, the gunplay is some of the best in modern cinema, and the unique elements of the film make for aIf you're asking me if John Wick is entertaining, the answer would be a resounding "yes". The action is fantastic throughout most of the film, the gunplay is some of the best in modern cinema, and the unique elements of the film make for a combination of intrigue and strange humor that make the fairly short movie a joy to watch. If you're asking me if John Wick is a good quality movie, the answer is more of a "meh, not really... but it's not bad." The acting is almost non-existent (seemingly by design to fit Keanu Reeves' style), the plot is about as generic as they come, and the ending is laughable. During the first 90% of the film, they made an effort to be as realistic as possible. That end sequence almost erased all of it. It was still an entertaining movie but I was hoping for more.… Expand

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HTGamerJun 4, 2018

"John Wick" is a one-man-army style of action movie. John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a retired top-class assassin who is also a member of an underground criminal society. After the son of a Russian mobster invaded Wick's home, killed his dog and"John Wick" is a one-man-army style of action movie. John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a retired top-class assassin who is also a member of an underground criminal society. After the son of a Russian mobster invaded Wick's home, killed his dog and stole his favorite car, John Wick gets angry and unleashes Hell. "John Wick" is a fun and stylized action film with a shallow plot. But while the first movie laid the foundations, it's the sequel that got everything right.… Expand

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OzyMar 2, 2015

This was a great action flick. Not an all time favorite however. As i love to watch great movies over and over; i usually base my score on whether a movie has enough merit to watch again. In this case i found the story too predictable. HardThis was a great action flick. Not an all time favorite however. As i love to watch great movies over and over; i usually base my score on whether a movie has enough merit to watch again. In this case i found the story too predictable. Hard nut man crawls out from his hole to kill bad guys who killed his dog - his dead wife's last gift. I even predicted he'd find another dog :( There were no twists, no new age story line nothing just the same old kick ass story. Not that it was bad, by all means its definitely worth watching. Its exciting! I just expected a little more story intrigue.… Expand

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juanito_deformeDec 24, 2014

A non-stop rampage of killing with style, is the best way to define the movie, lay the foundation of the John Wick feelings gets a bit weak while the script got cheesy at the beginning, some scenes could been done much better "No the actionA non-stop rampage of killing with style, is the best way to define the movie, lay the foundation of the John Wick feelings gets a bit weak while the script got cheesy at the beginning, some scenes could been done much better "No the action ones, they are quite good" but you can't feel connected with the principal characters in any point and cause that they seem a bit fake. It is a a good movie a must watch I think so, but don't expect it to become a classic in your library.… Expand

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GinaKOct 26, 2014

John Wick was a disappointment, but some problems may have been caused by the theater I saw it in. The worst problem was the intrusiveness of the “musical” score, which I think would have worked great as background to the action, but wasJohn Wick was a disappointment, but some problems may have been caused by the theater I saw it in. The worst problem was the intrusiveness of the “musical” score, which I think would have worked great as background to the action, but was either deliberately too loud in the print or the theater jacked up the sound out of incompetence. Other than that I enjoyed all the “character actors” in supporting roles, and Keanu Reeves was (I guess) as good as he could be in the lead role. He did have presence and was fun to watch. As for the rest, there was not much plot and few surprises, a bit too many “head shots” to the point where they got boring (!). Other than a nice gray tone and some swanky sets, this movie was surprisingly dull for an “action” film. I can see why it didn’t make #1 at the box office this week.… Expand

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KamamuraJun 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is like a barrel of the cheapest vodka - unpretentious, but competent in what you buy it for. Namely to cheer over some good, old, raw violence. The plot is simplest it could be. Uberassassin Neo loses his wife to cancer and Theon Greyjoy kills his car and steals the little puppy she left for Neo to take care of (or the other way around, it does not really matter). There is only one thinkable reaction to this - murder Theon, his Russian mafia boss father, and everyone that gets in the way. Luckily, there is this hotel owned by Odin and managed by leutenant Daniels from Wire that houses all the assassins in the world and sees that they don't assassinate themselves in the hotel. Except they do. Then there is this chick. Well, better not to think about it much, it's as braindead as all the corpses the thin plot manages to manufacture on the way. At least the action is slick and well choreographed, no cheap shakycam like Bourne, and there is satisfying number of nice black cars, leather and quality booze - yes, sir, Blanton's is a fine bourbon, so points for that!… Expand

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ksipeMay 11, 2023

Meh. Ok action movie with at least at surface sensible plot and some cool scenes. Pretty cheesy. I didn't enjoy it.

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AuthorityApr 6, 2017

This should be called Plot Armor: The Movie. It's a dumbed down revenge action movie that can't even make the action parts interesting. No bullet can touch the hero even when his opponents (plural is right) have a clear shot. When thatThis should be called Plot Armor: The Movie. It's a dumbed down revenge action movie that can't even make the action parts interesting. No bullet can touch the hero even when his opponents (plural is right) have a clear shot. When that conceit isn't enough, the movie's IQ drops even further when the villains stop shooting and politely wait within melee distance for Wick to dispatch them.… Expand

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AproxxAug 19, 2018

Its just not my kind of movie. Its too stupid. Too worthless. When people talked about the dog, the dog, the dog, I realized it was going to be something stupid. It wasn't. That's the good part. After that excuse for the movie to exists, itsIts just not my kind of movie. Its too stupid. Too worthless. When people talked about the dog, the dog, the dog, I realized it was going to be something stupid. It wasn't. That's the good part. After that excuse for the movie to exists, its brain-less action, but without the hand on hand combat of the Jason Statham movies.

So.... this is quite terrible actually, but Im boring like that… Expand

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anitquityMay 19, 2019

While the action scenes are impressive, if you watched only the first 15 minutes you've seen everything you need to see. There are only so many ways to watch John Wick kill someone.

The problem, though, is that there is no real plot, noWhile the action scenes are impressive, if you watched only the first 15 minutes you've seen everything you need to see. There are only so many ways to watch John Wick kill someone.

The problem, though, is that there is no real plot, no real bad guy, really nothing to root for or keep you engaged. Just watching action/violence for the sake of it. Really disappointing, unless you can watch kung fu mixed with Quentin Tarantino-type violence and choreography for 2 hours and not need anything else from a movie.… Expand