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John Wick

John Wick

Action · Thriller · 2014

Ex-hitman John Wick comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.

Movie details

John Wick

“Don't set him off.”

2014 Action · Thriller 1h 41m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.5 / 10

Community rating

Ex-hitman John Wick comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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John Wick: Chapter 2

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John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Chad Stahelski

Written by

Derek Kolstad

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

John Wick

Michael Nyqvist

Michael Nyqvist

Viggo Tarasov

Alfie Allen

Alfie Allen

Iosef Tarasov

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Marcus

Dean Winters

Dean Winters

Avi

Adrianne Palicki

Adrianne Palicki

Ms. Perkins

Omer Barnea

Omer Barnea

Gregori

Court is in session

Put John Wick on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.