Once I saw the running time, I kept thinking "what is this, John Wick: Endgame?" While Stahelski loves his maximalism, there's a bit of just-too-much happening that veers into bloat. John Wick: Chapter 4 fights between excess and bloatįor as much as I loved to turn the pages of Chapter 4, I did find myself looking at my watch during the third hour. They're part of what makes John Wick movies feel like action movies for film nerds with Letterbox accounts. Credit goes to cinematographer Dan Laustsen - who had the same role for John Wick chapters 2 and 3 - for the elevated aesthetics in this action movie. Nobody communicates to his dog - had me laughing hard.Īnd throughout, especially with a touching sunrise shot at the near-end of the film, you may find yourself 'ooh'ing and 'ahh'ing - as John Wick's fourth adventure is as delightful to the eye as it is gory. In particular, a stairs scene - and the way Mr. From the wild west-style chaos early on, to the Osaka Continental hotel and excellent big Arc de Triomphe set piece, John Wick: Chapter 4 continues to offer the getaway escapism that we seek at the multiplex.Īnd, throughout, comedic notes constantly keep the audience guessing about what's happening. While a video game-esque scene in Paris - which looks like either John Wick: Hex or the Hotline: Miami games - was one of the film's most memorable action scenes, the fourth Wick film partially rules thanks to its excellent changes of scenery. John Wick: Chapter 4 is a delightful global adventure Unfortunately, the late Lance Reddick is barely in the movie. But everyone else made me think 'I want to know more.' This a sure sign that Stahelski and Reeves are ready to tell new stories. While the Marquis is completely devoid of the enigmatic cool of Wick and Winston, his scene-chewing swagger - completed with a killer opulent wardrobe - screams he's the villain with blunt-force obviousness. Oh, and make sure to keep an eye out for Akira - the character played by actor/singer/model Rina Sawayama. Nobody come off as remarkably cool and worthy of spinoff movies, and will have you ready for a John Wick Cinematic Universe. But everyone else made me think 'I want to know more.'Ĭaine and Mr.
And while Caine and Wick have a shared past and respect, the tracker (aka Mr. That would be a nameless tracker (Shamier Anderson) and Caine (Donny Yen), both have reason to kill John, thanks to the vengeful Marquis Vincent de Gramont (Bill Skarsgård), who sees Wick as a threat to be eliminated.
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