"John Wick Chapter 2" begins shortly after the events of its predecessor, exploring the repercussions of Wick’s return to his life as an assassin and how he managed to leave it in the first place. As anticipated, the movie builds upon the background elements hinted at previously, revealing a governing council, other Continental hotels across the globe, and a vast network of assassins. It also delivers on expec…

The title wasn't very appealing as a sequel. The initial movie was surprisingly good, but I anticipated this one, though not with quite as much enthusiasm as I had for 'Jack Reacher 2'. That film was enjoyable, although it didn’t live up to the standard of its predecessor. And this sequel is truly remarkable—one of the best continuations I've seen, and superior to the original. Achieving that is a rare occurrence in …

I was really looking forward to this film, especially since I loved the initial installment so much. But as the credits began to play, I honestly couldn't help but wonder "What just happened?". Please be aware that what follows might reveal a few things about the plot. One of the things I appreciated most about the first movie—as you can see if you read my review of it—was its straightforward approach: eliminat…

It expands upon the established world and builds on the mythology, but the narrative and its central figure essentially revisit familiar ground from the initial installment. That's not really a significant fault, since the first one was also quite excellent. _Final rating:★★★½ - I definitely suggest you find some time for it._

The film picks up immediately following the events of the previous installment, opening with a sweeping view of New York City. Dark comedy is prevalent throughout, as bullets find their marks and Wick proves nearly invincible. This movie sets an exceptionally high bar for action films. The fight sequences are remarkably stable, avoiding excessive camera shake, and it's clear Reeves dedicated significant effort to …