The John Wick trilogy is as entertaining as it gets for an action flick. Keanu Reeves stars as the model hitman, feared so much by the criminal underworld that he earns the title of ‘The Boogeyman’. John Wick 2 sees Reeves continue his killing spree in what can only be described as a ‘ballet of violence’. The film strives and succeeds to create the most action-packed fight scenes in cinema. What sets John Wick 2 apart from the other films within its genre is its propensity for innovation, creating some of the most entertaining action scenes since Keanu Reeves’ magnum opus The Matrix. Of course, focusing so heavily on making such iconic brawls means that other parts of the film suffer, such as the plot. However, this is not the backbone of John Wick 2. The film is meant to be enjoyed, not scrutinised over. Its main function is to entertain its audience and it constantly over-delivers on that front.
Score: 3.5/5
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