๐ฅ JOHN WICK : CHAPTER 4 (2023)
A FILM BY CHAD STAHELSKI
Overview -
Ever since the original John Wick, the franchise has set a standard of what action in Hollywood should be. Thanks to director Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeve's knowledge of the technical aspects of shooting action, they've been able to deliver expertly choreographed, shot, and edited action films that are now the go to as examples of great action filmmaking.
And so, the expectations for a fourth film were fairly high, especially as it became more apparent this was not only the culmination of everything before it, but a whopping 169 minutes long!
Rest assured, however, that it delivers in spades!
Everything we have come to know and love is here, but with an infusion of creativity like we haven't seen never before from the franchise yet.
Positives -
John Wick Chapter 4 is a an absolute statement for action film-making and every action cinema lovers wet dream!
The cinematography is Oscar worthy, the neo-noir genre has never looked better on the big screen as the bold and vibrant colors makes each scene of this film a bold underlined statement that what you are experiencing is something truly special and spectacular.
There are honestly dozens of shots and scenes that look like they have been pulled straight from an art gallery or the pages of a comic book…!!!
It's a full cast, but everyone gets a chance to shine and could easily have their own films even the dog of Mr. Nobody…!!!
Donnie Yen in particular demonstrates, once again, that he is a legend in this industry with several great fights of his own!
Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada and Scott Adkins are names that I have been desperately wanting to see in this franchise ever since the first film, and all 3 of them make their much anticipated Wick debuts here, and prove why they are masters at their craft..!!!
While Sanada brings a stoic and grand air to his character, an unrecognizable Adkins brings something outrageously fun to his character and he shows an eccentric and energetic performer in his own sequences.
Bill Skarsgard makes for a great and menacing villain.
Shamier Anderson and newbie Rina Sawayama each makes their mark and leaves us wanting more of their characters…
But, of course, this is Keanu's film all the way and he gets to bring everything with him in the biggest film yet!
Chad Stahelski does not pull any punches (or engage the safety) at any time in this gun-fu epic!
Combat scenes are not moments so much as they are entire acts.
The amount of stunt choreography that everybody had to synchronize to is rather incredible, and they continue to find more ways to entertain us with kills, kill types, use of different weapons, locations, dogs, teamwork, lighting and color grading, etc.
I caught myself smiling for minutes on end several times while watching it!
The extremely vibrant colors and aura of the locations is also a feast for the eyes.
The sharp atmospheric imagery creates the ultimate backdrop for not only the action but also just the dialogue.
The sound is also top notch and perfectly compliments the intensity.
It's just an absolute sensory journey that you don't get in too many action films aside from the Wick genre.
Negatives -
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Opinion -
The film delivers on it’s promise of non-stop action and thrilling stunts that showcase Reeves' physical prowess and dedication.
The fight scenes are choreographed with precision and creativity, and Reeves performs most of his own stunts featuring a variety of weapons and styles such as num-chuks, Judo, and jujitsu!
The fight scenes are inventive and brutal, ranging from hand-to-hand combat to gunfights to car chases, among others.
The cinematography captures the gritty and stylish aesthetic of the franchise, while the musical score adds to the adrenaline rush and enhances the mood and tension of each scene. Overall JW4 is an outstanding theatrical experience which you never seen before and never miss after this.
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Movie Info :-
Directed by: Chad Stahelski
Written by: Shay Hatten, Michael Finch
Produced by: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgรฅrd, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown, Ian McShane
Cinematography: Dan Laustsen
Edited by: Nathan Orloff
Music by: Tyler Bates, Joel J. Richard
Production company: Summit Entertainment, Thunder Road Films,87Eleven Productions
Release date: March 6, 2023 (London), March 24, 2023 (United States)
Running time: 169 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
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