A review of John Wick 4 looking at what makes the action so amazing and why the movie overall is a masterpiece. Truly an outstanding movie and Keanu Reeves is still going strong. Letterboxd link: letterboxd.com...
@Castelar Garcia man, this is a masterpiece, this must be known as one of the best films in history and by far the best action movie, I mean the franchise. This is incomparably
It was 60M for Chad. 40 is for marketing campaign. Chad is so capable. So effective (JW3 Chad, in his own words, got around 50 ish. Another 25M is for marketing.)
@@Coldvader thats what i thought too, but at least he wasn't an awful character, and the film didn't waste much time explaining his backstory or smth like that so im good with it
I think we need to admit that John Wick has adamantium bones or something. The cinema was laughing so hard at him rolling down the stairs 😂 In all seriousness, probably my favourite action movie of all time.
I know Rina Sawayama said in an interview that she ended up throwing her back out during one scene as well, so I imagine it was a tough one to film 😂 probably half of the cast have some sort of injury story to tell
@@natedoggcata Complaining or not, that scene not being realistic is a fact. Not sure why you're getting so mad about, not everyone is forced to like a style in specific and that's a totally valid critique. John Wick is filled with good fictional action scenes, however, if we're talking about realistic ones, there's a whole other world of titles that blow this one out off the water.
I loved Donnie Yens' toned down drunken master movement style. It was funny, ridiculous, and amazing, all at the same time. He made it seem so natural and realistic.
It shows how incredible Donnie Yen is. The fact that I’m watching a blind man shoot guns precisely and I remotely buy it at all is a testament to Donnie physical performance.
You really liked Leslie chow as daredevil? How about those weirdos dancing at the clubs evenly spaced out, continuing to dance, as gun fire goes off? This was the worst produced of the John Wick series.
@@upgrade1015 the whole point of the franchise is that the public knows of them, they don’t kill innocent. And they all ended up leaving when it got too escalated anyways. Your a bozo
As long as i kept my brain turned off and a fight was going on it was an ok action movie, but as soon as i started processing what my eyes saw it was just... stupid. The only really good scene IMO is the fight in the house near the end where the camera shows the action from a top-down view as in a videogame. That was really neat and something new... the rest... meh...
Comparing the John Wick movies with classic Jackie Chan productions is actually pretty accurate. This franchise is pretty much the modern equivalent of what Jackie did in the 80''s and 90's. Groundbreaking action movies with strong focus on practical stunts and literally revolutionizing the industry in their respective eras,
Would be groundbreaking if main actor is not slow... It's so noticeable with Keanu that he have problems due to age to do some things. Fighting scenes were terrible as most actors are old now and the other fighters were with some handicap in movie for an obvious reason.
@@donovan4222 he was making jokes all the time while killing folks , maybe i choose the wrong word but he is what the action genre needs , we have too many silent protagonists in action movies with straight faces.
@@SETTYBLU_ for what it is easily a 10, of course if you want a deep story and complex plot you won’t like it but as an action movie it dosent get better than John Wick 4
I'm used to seeing actors from other countries get wasted in Hollywood movies. They did NOT waste Donnie Yen and Hiroyuki Sanada here. I'm very happy for that.
@@Arashicasts I actually saw a really interesting take on this from another YTer. I can try and find the link if you’re interested, but basically they said it was Shimazu’s choice to die protecting a friend, and his daughter’s reaction, to it, that first made Caine question his plan to serve his way out of the High Table, and set up his arc for the rest of the film. Which culminated in Caine helping John up the steps, and working together to take down The Marquee. I thought that was really interesting, and I could see scenes in the movie that supported that.
@@Arashicasts It wasn't unecessary. If he let Caine just leave without a fight, the High Table would inevitably return to kill him and his daughter for good. By dying at Caine's hand, he's sparing his daughter.
Couldn’t agree more. When he was shooting people with that fire gun, the overhead view was just fantastic! The cinematography in this film was spectacular
That fight scene shot from above... man... it was so good and realistic! Maybe the movie lasted to long.. and way more dialogue then in previous 3 JW.. but man it was an amazing movie! I would say Laurence Fishburne character didn't add much on this movie!
Agreed, Lawrence Fishburne didn't add much, but it was still good and welcomed. The homage to the Matrix (subway scene) was a nice touch. Lots of Easter eggs
John Wick 4 is an action marathon of revenge, betrayal, and action-packed spectacle of gunfights and explosions. Keanu Reeves has embodied the character John Wick with skill and charisma, and he has shown once again why he is a legend of action cinema.😊
The importance of the presence of those dudes with fully bulletproof gear from the get-go cannot be overstated. The reason why I kept rewatching JW3 was because of the hotel siege and the concept of almost invincible hordes of foes that forces John to kill them VERY up-close and personal. Having them from the very beginning helped this movie a lot. I’ve never watched the same movie twice when it came out in theaters. JW4 is the exception.
That scene when John is looking up at the stairs made me laugh because the guy is SO tired and then he has to try and walk up 200 steps when his enemies look down at him
This 100% deserves to be seen in theatres and in imax. It’s amazing. Worth every penny. Holy crap. I’m speechless after watching this. Incredible movie. 👏👏👏
I was already sold on this film being an action masterpiece but the last act paying homage to 'The Warriors' (one of my favorite movies ever) and having its own rendition to an Ennio Morricone song like it was straight out of 'The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly' literally made me fall out of my seat in the theater.
Yes I wondered how many young fans are even aware of that classic gang film though there was already a hint on the radio chick reference in the trailer. I had an ex boyfriend loved that movie and a brother or else I would not have known. It's from 79 I think.
Yes I wondered how many young fans are even aware of that classic gang film though there was already a hint on the radio chick reference in the trailer. I had an ex boyfriend loved that movie and a brother or else I would not have known. It's from 79 I think.
The mansion scene where the camera is filming from above like an isometric videogame impressed me so much. I was literally watching it with my jaw dropped in awe. I dunno if it was entirely one take or not, but man was it impressive.
That bit at the start where that stuntman was launched down an escalator is probably one of the most brutal stunts I’ve seen done. That guy deserves all the respect possible
It's incredible, honestly go to the cinema for the atmosphere. The set pieces just get better and better, the dragons breath shotgun overhead scene is unreal. Very little dialogue it's not needed, at first I thought Keanu was getting too old I was so wrong. Amazing!!!
This was honestly one of the greatest films I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot. They don't often make films like this anymore, and to see it in IMAX was an experience I'll never forget.
I saw it on Thursday night and man it was glorious. I haven't cheered out loud in a movie in such a long time and this movie made me, Seeing it again as well
I'm going to see it tomorrow. This'll be my first john wick seen on the big screen. And considering the hype, it's gonna probably make it twice as entertaining for me. Can't wait!
They have somehow managed to compound the intensity of each movie and it just baffles me. I am honestly dumbfounded and cannot even remotely fathom how you choreograph this masterpiece
@@SuperLari1234 its implied hes dead, not confirmed. you never actually see john die, he collapses from his wounds and the next shot is his grave, but for the 2nd half of the movie you hear john wick say how he wants to leave his life as an assassin. his grave can be an interpretation of this, of "john wick the assassin" being put to rest. he wants to let the whole world know hes dead, even if he actually isnt
When the tune for "paint it black hit" as the entire city was lining up to a shot at him and was walking into it about to fulfill the promise he made to Winston about "killing them all" I was slipping out of my seat in excitement
Donnie Yen is the personification of absolute badass. Stahelski elevated his status as a film director, and Donnie absolutely stole the show his fighting was smooth and slick
The dragon breath scene is my new fav action scene , it was the kitchen fight in the raid 2 but this takes the cake , i was smiling so hard watching that scene.
Unreal how great this movie is. It is amazing that we've gotten 4 super high quality films in the series. That top down dragon fire shot was one of the best things I have ever seen in film. The lighting, cinematography, choreography, and everything was just top shelf. If ever an action movie deserved an Oscar nod for Best Picture, this is the one.
absolutely blown away by this movie. It was a 9 or 10 for me in the action movie category. it was just non stop. I could not believe how quickly the time went.
Definitely agree with you on this. The action scenes were absolutely superb and I never found myself getting bored, but I couldn't really say the same about the first 2 films.
The first two were great, and still deserve a ton of credit for being as good as they were at the time (in my opinion they still hold up very well). That said, JW3 and 4 especially blow the first two out of the frigging water.
Went to see it on Thursday night. Walked out of the theatre realizing it was the greatest action movie I've ever seen. Truly a great send off for John Wick. Legit the one-shot/overhead scenes had me and my friends literally yelling in the theater. Definitely the best cinematography that I've ever seen
Honestly, this movie is probably not going to be nominated for any Oscar’s, but it should. The set design was amazing. Bill Skarsgard’s costumes? I was obsessed. Every time he came on screen, I was just like, “Damn! He looks good.” Also, the sound on this movie was incredible. The cinematography was beautiful as well.
I'm late to the party but I finally got to see the movie today. Highly impressed! Probably one of the best movies I've ever seen. And when I saw those assassins loading up dragon breath rounds, I immediately was like. Why are they going to give John Wick dragon breath rounds because you know that's what's going to happen and that's exactly what happened.
Chad Stahelski deserves the biggest credit along with the stunt coordinators and each stuntmen. He's 100% right that stunt teams deserve Oscar recognition. And credit to Keanu Reeves n each cast to do all the action
-I saw this today. I went in with huge expectations because of how good this series has been. I also went in with the notion that I might be going in with way too high expectations and ready to be disappointed. The first 20 minutes was crazy and I was waiting for it to be less. It didn’t. -As for the “oner”, I’m a huge fan of them also but the way it was done was even better. However, the part made me REALLY love it was the music. I was losing my mind. -Agreed on awards for cinematography. They at least deserve a nomination or two. Just fantastic. -I saw Chapter 3 twice in the theatre. So, I’m going back at least once.
while everyone were awe for the action sequences, i was shocked by how many languages john wick could speak. he is literally speaking every possible language.
It's indeed an action masterpiece. Skarsgard delivered my favorite villain line: "second chances are the refuge of man who failed". Come on, tell me that's not peak dialogue from a villain?.10/10 film. I have watched it twice already and I0m going to be going a third time.
Saw it last night and absolutely LOVED it! Terrific action film with spectacular visuals and stunt work! My favorite scene hands down was when he jumped in the barracuda! EPIC!!!
Yeah I like how the enemies were skilled. Harder for John wick to kill but him being able to pull off all that is insane. There was a lot of talk about his impossible task during the first couple of movies but seeing him fight in this movie was an impossible task.
This is probably the best action movie ever made, not only because of the actual action scenes but because it is a genuinely great movie. Every scene is filmed with meaning and an incredible level of artistry. The cinematography is jaw dropping, even the most violent and gruesome scenes look like a painting. The writing is elegant and precise. The sound effects and soundtrack are amazing and make the scenes they are in even better. This could be said about the entire series, but Chapter 4 just doubles down on everything while doing new and creative things. And of course, Donnie Yen and Hiroyuki Sanada in action movies are always a very high high. And the rest of the cast is just so great as well. Wow, just wow, I still wish I could forget it so I could experience it for the first time again
I know there will be a good amount of people who probably don't know this. The woman speaking into the mic and playing music is a direct homage to the warriors movie. If you've never seen it I'd recommend a watch it's a classic
Might have my take of the best film of 2023 so far. Excellent way to end the series, and done in an appropriate manner (saying this is the last film) that feels genuine.
This movie was everything I wanted in another John Wick movie, the set designs are stunning, I loved the visuals and the lighting in each scene, the camera work is absolutely amazing. I absolutely loved the creativity and watching it come together was an incredible work of art. I agree with you on the budget, it's amazing how much they were able to do with that low a budget, don't get me wrong that is an unfathomable amount of money for me, but, when you think of John Wick you wouldn't have guessed that as the budget. I 100% loved the suits that John rocked in this movie, super super clean. I cannot wait for the next installment! More John Wick yes please, always.
Pretty much agree with all of this review. My wife and I were coming out of the theater going "Wow....". The set pieces, the pacing, the balance between action and story, the ending. 11/10.
Tbh the goofy elements of 2&3 like random assassins everywhere is what gave those films the fresh breath of life imo. That and the complete OTT combat made it feel like I was watching a real life video game. But 4 really just took this and made it feel ultra realistic. May actually be my favourite movie of all time. My only critique of 4 is that some bits felt hard to see due to how dark it was, but was nowhere near as bad as that one episode in GoT.
My biggest takeaway from this movie was their bringing back the room for John in fleshing out his inner struggles that the last two movies seemed to have ditched in favor of the worldbuilding and plot, which was fine but I thought it added little to John's character arc which only ever reached its heights in the first movie. With this they finally brought back that balance between emotional character-driven story beats and hardcore action. My favorite JW movie hands down
I loved how the movie, especially the fight scenes didn’t take themselves seriously and just went full creative brutality. It’s like the Kingsman church scene, but better and 3 hours long. Also when they set up the last part of the movie where usually you’d think it would be done in 30 min, then hit us with 1:30 hours of brutality goodness. I adore that movie and have never laughed so much at senseless violence. Never laughed so much in any movie for that matter, my voice was gone after. One of the moments that is stuck in my head towards the ridiculousness of the movie, besides the obvious is one scene on the stairs in Paris, is where Donnie Yen is fighting enemies, but because he’s blind, randomly shoots into nothingness 😂😂😂 Also, whoever thinks the Berlin club scene (the real club scene) is anything like shown, be advised it’s wrong. What was shown was not even close to how it is. Basically imagine less clothes, more ppl, more fucked up ppl, and better music, but they did nail the no one giving a shit attitude to what’s going around you, that’s accurate. Also props to them for getting the actual Berghain main Bouncer to play Klaus, that was hilarious how all he said was „I am Klaus“
