John Wick: Chapter 2

Name: John Wick: Chapter 2
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: February 10, 2017
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 75

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Summit Entertainment | Release Date: February 10, 2017 | R

Summary: Legendary hitman John Wick is forced to back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers.

Director: Chad Stahelski

Genre(s): Action, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 122 min

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MTV News Amy Nicholson

Feb 10, 2017

In the first film, his rhythmic overkills felt brutal. Here, they're more like a dance, and the best bits of the movie have a lightness that made me giggle with delight. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Angelica Jade Bastien

Feb 9, 2017

A more audacious film, bolder and more violent than its predecessor. It’s also surprisingly hilarious, wringing humor from physical pratfalls and dry wit in unexpected moments. Read full review

Dominick Suzanne-Mayer

Feb 9, 2017

Chapter 2 is a hyper-violent piece of pulp action cinema through and through, but it’s also an exemplar of how to make such a film with style and intelligence. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

Feb 8, 2017

John Wick: Chapter 2 also has a very good humor about itself. Read full review

The Film Stage Nick Newman

Feb 8, 2017

Whether or not John Wick: Chapter 2 is superior to its counterpart matters little when the experience is worth enjoying unto itself. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Feb 9, 2017

Reeves was born to this kind of role — quiet, moody, looks nice in black. He’s just as good as he was in the first film, because he’s exactly the same. In many ways, so is the film. That’s fine this time around, because John Wick: Chapter 2 is just as crazily entertaining. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Feb 9, 2017

No, this is not good. This is just not good. Read full review

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Mahoner

Feb 12, 2017

If you're looking for a review to decide whether or not you should check "John Wick: Chapter 2" - all I can tell you is this: did you like the original? This movie OBLITERATES it. I can't recall a sequel being that much better than the first. And I loved John Wick: Chapter 1! It's crazy. IIf you're looking for a review to decide whether or not you should check "John Wick: Chapter 2" - all I can tell you is this: did you like the original? This movie OBLITERATES it. I can't recall a sequel being that much better than the first. And I loved John Wick: Chapter 1! It's crazy. I just got back from seeing it and my adrenaline is still pumping. It's got everything you want in an action movie! Oh man it's soooo good. Review done - go check it. Thank me later.… Expand

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zombiechan

Feb 17, 2017

John Wick: Chapter 2 gave us what we got in the first movie, but cranked it up to an 11. It was charming, fun and continues to show us more of this interesting setting. It shows John Wick killing baddies and shows more about this underground community of assassins and criminals. If you likedJohn Wick: Chapter 2 gave us what we got in the first movie, but cranked it up to an 11. It was charming, fun and continues to show us more of this interesting setting. It shows John Wick killing baddies and shows more about this underground community of assassins and criminals. If you liked the first one, you'll probably love the second one. Go out and watch it.… Expand

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dlukask

Feb 19, 2017

Disclosure: I think the first John Wick is just about perfect, and it felt like a new shift in modern movies. It felt fresh and revealed its world with smart, simple choices. Going into John Wick: Chapter 2, I was curious about how it would continue the story. I didn't have to think aboutDisclosure: I think the first John Wick is just about perfect, and it felt like a new shift in modern movies. It felt fresh and revealed its world with smart, simple choices. Going into John Wick: Chapter 2, I was curious about how it would continue the story. I didn't have to think about that for very long.

Chapter 2 opens at 100mph of amazing action and keeps you interested from the first scene and on. More of the mechanics of this fantastic hitman global network are revealed and developed without hesitation – trusting in the viewer to follow along. The movie is rewarded for that choice, as the story is able to proceed without slowing down. The movie is violent, yes. Cinematically so. But the brutal nature of the carnage here is balanced by many moments of refreshing humor.

I think Chapter 2 is just as good as the original, with the first movie's origin story just barely setting its status apart as a "modern classic" for now – though I would bet that ultimately, these movies will be viewed best as one entity, similar to the way the Kill Bill movies merge to become one massive epic. John Wick might just surpass that.… Expand

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saintdecky

Feb 26, 2017

John Wick, is in no way, an amazing, thought-out, well-told narrative with a good plot. But it does have amazing action sequences and realistic shooting (for the most part).

Acting: Don't walk into the theater expecting amazing Oscar-worthy performances, or even great performances. KeanuJohn Wick, is in no way, an amazing, thought-out, well-told narrative with a good plot. But it does have amazing action sequences and realistic shooting (for the most part).

Acting: Don't walk into the theater expecting amazing Oscar-worthy performances, or even great performances. Keanu Reeves is not a good actor, but he gets away with it in this movie. He doesn't really say much, which is probably a good thing, and his line deliveries are usually just...off. But it does add to the feeling of him being an every-day average Joe who got caught up in a mess. Laurence Fishburne doesn't really do anything; his scenes in the trailer were basically his only scenes in the whole movie. Common was also pretty good in his scenes.

Plot: Let's face it: there is not really a plot. Any hint of a plot is just a pretty basic story-line. However it gets an excuse by making up for it with amazing, well-shot action. I think it could've been at least 20 minutes shorter, those 20 minutes being scenes that barely add to the little plot there is, but aren't too necessary. The first John Wick also had a basic plot, but still felt original and new nonetheless. This one is really nothing new, but still has great action.

Script: I've seen plenty of people saying the script is terrible, and it sort of is. The movie doesn't rely on the script and works fine without it. I just sat back and enjoyed the action, which was great, so I didn't look too hard into it or criticize it too much when watching; instead I just enjoyed.

Action: The attention to detail in this movie is astounding. Of course, the enemies still can't hit him from 5 feet away, but it makes up for that by having him actually run out of ammo and have to reload realistically among other things. The gunshots actually sound like real guns. They crackle and pop and ricochet and don't sound like paintball guns. The fight scenes don't rely on quick cuts and multiple angles; most cuts go on a long time before switching angles during fight scenes. You can actually somewhat see what is going on during the fight scenes. There's not as much shaky cam and quick cutting, so you can see what's what. This movie is also significantly more violent than the first. A larger budget equaled a lot more blood squibbs and headshots.

Overall, John Wick is an enjoyable, action-packed flick with a forgettable plot that is excused by the pure amazingness of its action sequences.… Expand

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nameless

Feb 12, 2017

It is a great ride. I would agree it doesn't have the motivation of the first one but the ride is very similar. It feels long only because the video game deaths are so over the top but if you are looking for something to escape with go for it.

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Kaonazhie

Dec 19, 2017

If you enjoyed the first movie, it's more of the same. I think the first is probably required viewing however - as a standalone, you might be left confused. You could still appreciate the inventive and well-crafted action scenes, however.

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E71

May 31, 2017

More unrealistic "take on a hundred guys at the same time and win" BS. First one was cartoony and cheesy AF. Second one is no better. To think, people like this garbage better than something much more believable and classy like The Equalizer. Dumbing down movies for the future "Idiocracy"More unrealistic "take on a hundred guys at the same time and win" BS. First one was cartoony and cheesy AF. Second one is no better. To think, people like this garbage better than something much more believable and classy like The Equalizer. Dumbing down movies for the future "Idiocracy" generations. What a waste.… Expand

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