RIP Lance Reddick for being in the most incredible series in history of action trilogies around. So sad you’re gone at the age of 60 but however we’ll be watching this film to tribute. Take care, Lance, you shall be missed. John Wick is becoming the best anti-hero action hero in the series. Great review, Chris.
It’s the fact that every single film since the first one has been John trying to get his freedom. If John Wick 5 was just him at a beach resort, not killing anybody, it’d honestly be very therapeutic
I think a happy ending wouldn’t fit the overall narrative - he’s a guy who’s been trying to get out yet gets dragged deeper with each movie… it’d be more fitting if he dies at the end of this series.
I'd rather him have a bittersweet ending. He has too much blood on his hands to ever be happy, but I don't want a No Time To Die ending for him either. Maybe some kind of exile would be appropriate.
Had the privelege to see this at an advanced screening. The theatre was going crazy from start to finish. What a movie Edit:When you go see it, DON'T skip the post credit scene
@@akashreddy2928 I just searched for it online and there were different ways to get a screening. I had to text a number to be signed up for John wick 4 updates, and it messaged me when there were tickets for grabs at the theater it was showing at.
This series is stuntman porn at its finest and I’m grateful it exists. Really pushes the boundaries of stunts and shows how action movies should be filmed with more long uninterrupted shots and less choppy garbage. This series is not for people who want a deep emotional rollercoaster. This is for (bang, stab, choke, etc) bad guy dead x 1000 type of people. 👌
One of my favorite shots in the movie is one long take of Ian McShane walking through a paint gallery in Paris for fifteen seconds. This movie is just beautiful.
They were in the Louvre. And yeah some of those galleries are massive. If you're not paying attention you might just wander past a Da Vinci and not even realize 😅.
I am stunned that there is no single word of critique. I found it a punishment to sit through this at the cinema. I like action movies, I loved the Raid, Dredd etc. But this? People switching sides multiple times, Wick jumps from point A to B to C... The scene on the roundabout in Paris? Bulletproof suits to justify the script's need for action... Wick jumping out of a third floor for no reason, not getting a scratch... People dancing around guys smashing axes into heads... No stake, no purpose, no sense... I have the impression that Keanu Reeves' presence is somehow skewing the reception of this movie. For me it was like a big-budget Steven Segal flick, which is kind of not a positive rating.
Agree big time, how can people find this a good movie? Unlike the other three movies, there was no story, the action scenes where mediocre or there was no logic. I really don’t understand reviewers nowadays, how they view things some time, but yea big disappointment
@@vincenzoramsay2961 completely agree with you and OP. On top of that, this film feels completely disconnected to the third one. Like what happened to the ending where they were gonna take down the high table? Also, this movie does literally nothing to challenge the high table, it basically confirms that no one can be above them.
SPOILERS . . . . . It's honestly heartbreaking how Charon also met his end in this movie. An eerie coincidence of course and I'm glad he got enough of a proper farewell in this movie, good character overall. RIP Lance Reddick.
John Wick: Chapter 4 gives more medium line deliveries from Keanu Reeves and moments where he realistically would’ve been dead, but the action is still very well choreographed/fun and makes this franchise 4 for 4.
@@Mopark25 there's a dangerous side to awarding stunts. You may start to see "Oscarbait" stunts - which will be bigger and riskier and will keep getting bigger and riskier till someone gets seriously hurt or worse.
@@salvadorHombre I mean, that's on the performers themselves to decide whether or not they want to perform those stunts. It still goes without question that there have been amazing stunt performances that deserve to be awarded.
@@eugger3011 I get that man. But encouraging dangerous stunts with awards is bound to end in tragedy. There are definitely some great stunt performers who deserve awards and recognition and I don't have a solution to offer on how that can be achieved. I just know that introducing an Academy Award for Stunts is going to encourage dangerous stunts that may hurt someone or worse.
@@salvadorHombre Good point. Still, doesn't feel right not to recognize a pretty essential facet of filmmaking that people literally risk their lives for.
Honestly it was a fantastic movie that definitely deserved more in sales than it got but thank God it wasn’t that popular otherwise I’d have to wait longer to see it. My favorite was the fight to the church where killed everyone with a dragon breath shotgun. Superb top down shooting that looked straight out of a video game animation. I will say though the hand to hand combat seems a little silly with how he kills these guys and it times I’m thinking “This guy should be dead already”. All in all that shit was great. Oh and they did my guy Lance Reddick dirty, how do you kill the concierge that was my guy!!!
I was so nervous you would say that Chapter 4 didn’t live up to the others because for me, I think every sequel after the first just kept getting better. Such a relief to hear you say that Chapter 4 was awesome.
2 hours and 50 minute. Gosh, the action is really really cool, many new and fresh action moves and new angle takes. But, the long hour's action scenes without any pause from the beginning till the end made me yawning few times in the theater. And since the 3rd sequel, the story didn't served any new purpose anymore. It's all revolved around: high table, running and chasing, shooting, punching, jiu jitsu throwing. That's all. Imo, the movie should be already ended at 3rd sequel.
I was in theaters recently watching the movie. All the reviews were super hyped everybody was telling me "this is a masterpiece!" Well, to me, it was okay. I mean the cast was fabulous and the action scenes were well made. But the action scenes - to me, were just too long from time to time. It was more like "look what we can do and we brag about it 10 minutes longer just because". To me, they were a bit tiresome. so the movie was all in all 30-40 minutes too long for me. Also the story and lore now is a complete fantasy novel and john wick is a superhuman at this point. Caine as a character is so ridiculous (a blind assassin, come on). I expected something else I guess. It's just too over the top for me now. Nothing wrong with enjoying it but... to me it was/is overrated... sorry :( :(
This movie is utterly ridiculous. Wick is basically an invincible super hero and if the movie was indeed a super hero movie or a video game adaption, it would be way easier for me to invest in this. This whole story takes itself way to seriously for being so out of touch with reality. I would not bet that it's more realistic than Fast X. There is basically no humor and the dialogue scenes are long, unnecessary and dull. The movie is way to long and the CGI is bad. I like Keanu, I like the passion and hard work that he and the movie crew invested for these movies. There are certainly things to enjoy. The set pieces look great (but also very clean and sterile), the action is fun at times and beautifully shot, but also repetitive, unbelievably over the top and it doesn't have any emotional weight. You don't really care for any of these characters and these endless waves of henchmen feel like bots right out of a Call Of Duty game. Btw, is it possible to shoot an action scene without bad CGI nowadays? With actual blanks being fired, blood squibs and guns that need to be reloaded at times? Why does everything look like a video game nowadays? Speaking of video games, the overhead shot sequence is obviously paying homage to the video game "The Hong Kong Massacre". This sequence is easily my favorite part of the movie. It's awesome. I give respect for the cinematography, the stunts and effort that went into the action scenes. I like that they use martial arts actors in these movies like Donny Yen, Mark Dacascos, Scott Adkins (a way to underrated actor imo) and the two actors from the Raid movies that they used in John Wick 3. They pay homage to these actors and their action movies in a way, I respect that. The Wick movies are also very consistent with their look, atmosphere and the world they build. It's just that this whole scenario is so ridiculous and absurd and it kinda feels like they try to emulate the Matrix movies in a way (they even got Morpheus back^^). They lost me at the end of John Wick 2 to be honest. It's just not my cup of tea at this point. I like the first movie. It isn't a great movie, but it's a pretty decent action flick, with a Keanu in top form and a heart for dogs.
The film was too long and alot of the fight scenes just felt like reworks from the previous movies to me, and I`ve never seen so many people get shot at with a handgun at point blank range in a film and not get hit or not get killed when they are hit. As much as I have enjoyed the John Wick films I think it`s best that they end after this one ( no spoilers here )
the Osaka portion of the movie was my absolute favorite. So much style and amazing set design in every frame. Not to mention the amazing score as well! reminded me a lot of blade runner or cyberpunk 2077. I wanna watch the movie again just for that alone!
@@ilovesdeathraceand that was an amazing sequence as well! Can't imagine the amount of work needed to accomplish that top down look and make it look like it was one shot. Hats off to the crew for sure!
God I wish my Dad was still around to see this movie. John Wick 3 was the last movie him and I saw in theaters before he passed. He absolutely loved these movies, and I'm sure he would've loved this one as well, I can't wait to see it.
Gosh, that just brought tears to my eyes because John Wick is the type of movie me and my dad really bonded over. Miss him extra when I see movies I know he would've enjoyed.
@Xiamera Clarke I know what you mean, I find myself saying, "My dad would've loved this," when I check out a new movie or show. It literally happened the other day when I was watching The Last Of Us. I like to think there's an afterlife, and it's your ideal paradise with whatever you want, so I like to think my dad sees movies and shows early. Might sound silly, but it's a nice thought in my mind.
Feel like not enough people talking about the score. The ost was outstanding. It was loud. It was emotional. It was angry and it was beautifully epic in so many ways
The score was amazing! In the fight scene in the Osaka Continental as they were about to extend "hospitality" I literally was put in mind of the opening run scene of 28 Weeks lLater. It was moving.
It was amazing until they got into Paris and dropped the bass too soon. Everything that came after Gesaffelstein was like a downer, which I get because of the sequences, but Justice felt so out of place. Other than that, phenomenal.
Hard to believe that this man hunt for John Wick all started from the death of his beloved dog… all he wanted was to be left alone and grieve over his wife’s death in peace. Amazing film. I enjoyed all chapters.
Keanu Reeves Matrix Series: $1.8 Billion Keanu Reeves John Wick Series: 590 Million With Estimates of John Wick 4+5 to hit 800 Million Combined = 3.2 Billion in 9 Movies.
The continuity in all 4 movies are absolutely amazing. And that over head shot: John going room to room clearing bad guys was just a masterpiece of a scene…
Chad Stahelski and his team are the best people in action movies working today. It’s not just the action which is outstanding but his worlds are so stylised it’s like being in a grand opera Can’t imagine what he actually has planned for his Ghost of Tsushima movie
@@tomlinsona0704 yep! It was announced almost exactly 2 years ago, Stahelski has just been so booked with the John Wick movies that he hasn't started in earnest with it yet. They do have a script just about completed.
I love how Mr Nobody was playing the game like a stock broker. Loved his dog too. The difference between this dog and the previous ones, was that the previous dogs were basically stunt dogs, this one was also an actress, there’s specific points in which she adheres to blocking and mood.
@@sneedfeed3179 He was trying to keep John alive long enough to get his bounty up to the number he wanted before making his move, that’s why I’m saying he was playing it like a stock.
He was investing in John being alive. When he takes a phone deal with the marqui he increases the price everytime he answered the call 😂. That's a man who knows what he wants lmao.
Funny, he never looked worse while fighting in this movie for obvius reason and also less convincing(believable) that he can defeat an entire army of professional assassins. Brainless fans who will denied true about something they love
@@octavius8562 the one where he goes to like Saudi Arabia and walks through the desert turns into hilarity. The first one is nice, the dark rainy city, the fucked up motive, etc
@sammysams The Raid has better hand-to-hand fight scenes, but the shootouts and cinematography are nowhere near John Wick's level. Also, why the fuck do so many people seem to only know The Raid? As if it's the only good action movie out there...
I thought the overhead shots with the dragon's breath rounds was amazing, I don't think I've seen that before. The entire Osaka set piece was some of the most stylish action I've ever seen!!!!
For those curious like me, Donnie Yen is not actually blind. He just happened to play two blind characters in two major films. It surprisingly took me a long time to find out if he was actually blind or not.
After seeing John wick 4 twice now I have to say that The trailer did this movie little to no justice but in a good way! I was absolutely blown away by this movie and unlike the other John wick films I found myself more invested in the story rather than the action this time around. The villain was amazing and the side characters really stood out. Everything is bigger, the stakes are higher but the movie never feels bloated, the best john wick film and a perfect ending in my opinion
i totally agree .. when the trailer came out I had no intention of watching this in theatre .. but when the reviews came in and everyone recommended it and it kept garnering applause from all corners of the fraternity, i watched it in theatre and got blown away .. there was a guy sitting next to me who had brought his son for second viewing and he was still enjoying every second of it
Stuckman and Jahns are my go to yt movie critics. If they both love a movie I (mostly) know I'll enjoy it too. Can't wait to watch this. PS: I need The Raid 3. I know it will probably never come but I would give a kidney for that one.
jhans spoils too much of the movies. had to stop watching him a few years ago. stuckman likes what he likes. sometimes we're on the same page and sometimes we are not. When he gushes about a film, only then will I take his advice. See his review of Fury Road as an example.
@@Kevinschart Yeah,it's like that with any movie reviewer,sometimes you're on the same page and some times you're not.But,at the end of the day it comes down to it:DID YOU ENJOY the movie ???? Or not ???
The first 3 John Wicks all feel different. The first is a simple “revenge” action movie, the second is a clean and slick expansion on the first movie, the third is so over-the-top bonkers that it becomes absurdly comedic. And they’re all great in their own way. It’s one of the only current franchises that I’m looking forward to seeing more sequels from!
I remember watching Nightcrawler in 2014 with Jake Gyllenhaal. It had projector issues during the film so because of that I got to see the first John Wick for free. So crazy to see how far this franchise has come.
My story is a litt similar when John wick first came out I had a choice between John wick and nightcrawler I chose John wick and turned out to be a good idea later I ended up watching nightcrawler on video didn't like it nowhere as much
@@gerrygizzygarcia2572 different types of movies. Nightcrawler was immersive and great too, Jake Gyllenhaal was unsettling AF as the sociopath Lou Bloom. Both are some of the best movies of 2014.
Watching this movie made me realize that this series really needs a video game adaptation, some fight scenes felt like actual epic boss fights I can only imagine how fun they can be in a video game format.
Sifu is definitely a game to support if we want something like a John Wick game. But I wish someone would build on the super hot formula to give us that bad ass feeling when taking a whole room of enemies out.
@@dustinhogle3844 Hex wasn't TERRIBLE. Certainly disappointing, but the concept was interesting and I had fun with it in the end. Overall agreed though - there's still a lot of potential and ideas for a John Wick video game that can reach the bombastic heights the movies get to.
those were the vibes I got with the first movie when we see him casually and not in kill mode. Like, if the story of John meeting his wife, I see that guy being Spike.
He didn’t have any negatives for this film! I am so god damn excited to see this in IMAX next week. I haven’t been this excited before or after a film since Top Gun: Maverick.
Words cannot express how excited I am for this movie, I hold this franchise in very high regards and their action scenes were another inspiration for me to get into filmmaking. This will be my first John Wick movie I see in theaters and I am so excited!
Keanu is beginning to move like a de-aged monstrosity straight out of the Irishman. It’s getting very distracting to me, personally. What’s the point of doing your own stunts if the result looks less realistic?
@@wizzyone6789 Sorry but Winter Soldier and Shang-Chi are the only films that put actual effort into fight choreography. The rest are green screen messes.
@@Mopark25 Ah yea, no fight choreo in Civil War. None in Wakanda Forever. Nothing in Black Widow. smh. There is enough to criticize in the MCU, you do not have to make stuff up.
What I want is a Mr. Nobody + Akira spin-off. They interacted a little at the beginning, and I think there could be a friendship there. Their fighting styles are very different. It could be really awesome.
Sadly I think the dog was worse at this movie. That old twin German shepherds with bulletproof gear were better as the moves, training and the jacket was so logical that you can sadly kill an undefended dog easily with John Wick universe.
John Wick is one of the few franchises that maintain their quality. Mission impossible is another example Edit: OK so Chris loves Mr. Nobody but I thought he was cool but kind of useless
@Silk Sonic well transporter certainly is not new and it is not a trilogy anymore and whatever TDK is, The Dark knight? its also not new and it had a weak beginning and ending.
You forgot the side character the Card Dealer played by Scott Adkins the person who played Boyka. Guy made me laugh alot with his laugh lmao. That was a brilliantly done scene too, the environments and fights are just phenomenal.
I like the director of these films. He was a stuntman, and martial arts expert, and knows the action genre. Scott Adkins is also in this one and is one of my favorite action stars.
I remember going into the theatre to watch the first movie with my family & none of us knew what the movie was even really about because of the cryptic trailers that didn't really explain much. We all left the theatre looooving the movie. Such a great experience. Since then each new movie has been amazing. Even if the newer ones keep becoming my new favourite, nothing will beat the experience of going into the first one blind.
The fight that has the long take felt to me what it must be like to watch a first person shooter level in the third person. Incredible. Also the ode to the Warriors was absolutely chefs kiss!
@@thephilosopher7173 towards the end of the movie they show a radio station along with a dj who updates everyone on John’s whereabouts. The shot is a close up on the dj’s mouth and microphone which is the same shot used in the Warriors for the radio dj who relays the location of the Warriors. She calls the hitmen boppers” which is what the dj called the gang members in the Warriors and she dedicates a cover of “Nowhere to Run” by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas to John which is the song dedicated to the Warriors to the same effect
@@Immafuggin182 Ohhh yeaaa, lol wow, its been awhile since I saw that movie but now I remember. Wow! Its no wonder that part felt nostalgic for some reason.
I haven’t even watched this review but let me guess. He’s going to be positive because he doesn’t want to lose subscribers. Obviously. He’s not gonna mention all the silly things like he’s bullet proof, he’s indestructible he can jump from high buildings and being hit by several cars and never slows down. And a lot lot more silly things. Ok guys was I right about the review? Of course I won’t watch the review from dishonest RUclipsrs.
When part 3 came out, I was expecting that to be the last of these films & expecting John Wick to die in that one, because I felt like if they went on, the series will just get repetitive. But after hearing so many great reviews on Chapter 4, I can't wait to see it!
Mr Nobody was so damn cool. Just the idea of his character is so cool whoever thought of it from casting to intangibles is a creative genius wow I would love to see him again
@@grrinc nah I disagree, by that same logic you’d have to argue that Akira was also “pointless”, and down the road semantics would push us to arguing if damn near every character was pointless. He served to add depth to the John Wick lore, adding detail to the inner “economy” - he was cool as fuck, had a cute dog, even had a character arc. Also took an important part in several of the best scenes in the movie! If he didnt exist the Killer poker sequence wouldve been way less fun
SPOILERS ALERT People liking it have low expectations because a lot of this movie is ridiculously bad. - How many times he gets run over by a car (about five times)? - how many times enemies have the opportunity to shoot his head but somehow they just miss. - he jumped out of a building, lands on a car, then ground, and just walks off before everything that happens on the stairs. - he falls several times from the stairs at the end and is not bothered. - Caine stabs his hand and he's fine. - he dies and no one's sad for him. He doesn't even bother going to the hospital. Marquis is dead so why didn't Caine help him? - Caine: you'd wonder why they had to make him blind? His gestures and fights would have been more credible had he been able to see. His fights were good but no way he makes it alive the whole movie blind. Especially fighting armed men. - the post-credit scene is super predictable. You would wonder where Akira was the whole second half of the movie. Would have been better had she helped John fight off the enemies at the end. - the tracker has zero charisma. He doesn't look like he's threatening. He's just a dog person with a sniper gun. - super cliché bad guy character: European looking and super soft/insecure type. As usual in these types of movies. - it makes zero sense to shoot scenes in Paris in the middle of crowds but not interfere with them. Ex: fights and chasing at the Arc de Triomphe: a huge and busy roundabout where no one stops their cars. It's about 5 AM and there's no crowd gathering around them, no police in sight. It's Paris! - also John escaping with a bike only to leave that bike before reaching Montmartre... Anyone who's been to Paris wonders why he did that. Clearly he could have continued. There was barely people chasing him at that point. For better action movies, refer to the Raid movies (better fights), or the Equalizer (better actors, less drag) or even the Bourne trilogy (better scripts).
*I always said the first JW was the best* cos it made me care about every character with its great story.. the other two - - While good - didn’t hit the same cos the stories weren’t that good.. although I love the 2nd one - but THIS looks like it’s hammering on the story and action elements.. it looks like the best one since the first.
Other two movies barely even have any story. they just feel like a non stop action film that just sets up sequel after sequel. hence why I'm not really that fond of Chapter 3, that ending was so terrible in ky opinion. it was absurdly unrealistic and it was just there as an excuse to make chapter 4
I always watch the first 3 minutes of your videos just to get your initial take. Then I go watch the movie come back and finish your video to see if I agree with you. I usually do.
All four movies feel like an entire arc masterfully done to its completion. It really reminded me of some of the best directed anime series that came out in the 90s and in a certain way it ends like so, if you know you know. There are some weak moments, and it all wasn't perfect but, I respect it when a film series has the balls to tie up a storyline and creatively continue the franchise in new and exciting ways.
I love your reviews. They are insightful and intelligent. And I HATED John Wick 4. It was nothing like the first one. True, weaker, and 90 minutes too long. Assassins? I wouldn't pay a plug nickel. God. 3 hours of my life lost.
It’s incredible that this franchise has been able to maintain momentum for so long. Keanu Reeves just embodies this character in a way that….. oh god I gotta go take a dump.
Would you consider yourself to be a good person? Well then tell me: How many lies have you told, and what do you call someone who lies? Have you ever stolen something (even when you were small. Even from your parents. Even a sweet), and what do you call someone who steals? Have you ever taken God’s name in vain (very serious; in Old Testament times, the Jews wouldn’t even say the name of God for fear of blasphemy) - even ‘OMG’? Jesus said whoever looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery in his heart; have you ever looked with lust? One more: Ever disrespected your parents? Well I’m not judging you - but if you’ve done these things then you’re a liar, thief, blasphemer, adulterer-at-heart and rebel, so you're not good enough to go to heaven; that’s how seriously God takes sin. God is holy (perfectly good/righteous and separate from sin) which means that He is perfect in justice; that means that just like a just judge does sentence criminals to pay for the wrong they caused, God sentences the punishment of all sins. No good deeds you've done have removed your sins and you've done many. If a criminal is found guilty and says to the judge that they've changed since then, repented and done many good deeds is the judge going to let them go? No - because that doesn't erase their crimes. And if God were to judge you by the moral law would you be innocent or guilty? Heaven or Hell? Because of your sins, the answer is hell - the wrath of God upon you for your sin. And that's why Jesus - the Son of God and the only one who lived a perfect life - came. Because on that cross as Jesus died, He took on the sin of the world and was judged in your place; receiving God’s wrath for sins so that you wouldn't have to. You and I broke God’s law, but Jesus paid the fine. God can justly forgive us. On that cross He died, then He was buried, but 3 days later He was raised from the dead - conquering death and Hell and ushering in The Kingdom of God. Now He's in heaven and one day will judge the world in righteousness. What you need to do is repent to God and trust alone in Jesus Christ and His work on the cross. Believe in Jesus - who's God incarnate. God has given no other name but the name of Jesus by which men must be saved.
[SPOILER] Watched it last night with a girl who also loves John Wick series, and we were both a little disappointed. It was 3 hours of nonstop combat with very little ups or downs in pitch, just a constant stream of drawn-out battles like a pipe organ stuck at a high note. Every major fight was 20 minutes long, and they all took place in very public places without attracting police or even disturbing passers-by. There were too many nonsensical plot elements like blowing up the NY Continental in broad daylight (why would an underworld organization want to call that much attention to itself?) and 4 poker players all drawing insanely good hands at their first try. It just felt really, really weird. This movie needed to be half an hour shorter, and some of the fights should have been quick bursts of violence, not an all-out battle.
JW4 is a technical masterpiece, but has NO plot, the fights while amazing go on way too long. Anyone that says it is better then the first are either getting paid or just love unrealistic action. The villain has no motivation and the amount of silly action armor Wick has is so stupid. There are only so many times John Wick can fall multiple stories or get hit full speed by cars before you lose me. Not to mention kevlar has become a magical thing that stops bullets point blank. It's fun for a bit, but ultimately too ridiculous.
saw this at sxsw and WOW this is easily my favorite of the series. it takes all the world building and really crafts it together to be an extremely satisfying movie. The overhead scene is one of my favorite things I've ever seen in a movie recently
Very entertaining but it lost some of the magic that made it kinda grounded. This latest entry plot is kinda the same as the third but with some Fast and the furious feel. I think that the lore was kinda messy this time and the ending while fitting and obvious was kinda gratuitous after all the absurdity that happened.
For me it's impressive that the JW movies gradually improved from it's predecessor, and I'm glad it's continuing in that trend. I'm re-watching 1-3 to prepare for this ‼
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RIP Lance Reddick for being in the most incredible series in history of action trilogies around. So sad you’re gone at the age of 60 but however we’ll be watching this film to tribute. Take care, Lance, you shall be missed.
John Wick is becoming the best anti-hero action hero in the series. Great review, Chris.
That's shocking. I know him from so many of my favorite shows..The Wire, OZ, Bosch, The Corner. RIP to a fellow MD native.
indiana jones is the most incredible, but yeah i really do miss reddick
I don't think he's an anti-hero. He's just the protagonist and the people he kills aren't good people either.
@@totalbliss1 he was so good in The Wire!
He was amazing in Fringe
It’s the fact that every single film since the first one has been John trying to get his freedom.
If John Wick 5 was just him at a beach resort, not killing anybody, it’d honestly be very therapeutic
I think a happy ending wouldn’t fit the overall narrative - he’s a guy who’s been trying to get out yet gets dragged deeper with each movie… it’d be more fitting if he dies at the end of this series.
In a way because he is an assassin, the film makers think that it may not be appropriate to have good karma following him?
I'd rather him have a bittersweet ending. He has too much blood on his hands to ever be happy, but I don't want a No Time To Die ending for him either. Maybe some kind of exile would be appropriate.
hahahaha great comment xD
John Wick next to Red and Andy perhaps? xD
inb4 John Wick 5 romcom
Had the privelege to see this at an advanced screening. The theatre was going crazy from start to finish. What a movie
Edit:When you go see it, DON'T skip the post credit scene
Likewise! Was very fortunate to get into the screening and was such an absolute blast!
@Don't Read My Profile Picture ok
How does one get an opportunity for an advanced screening? Or you part of the Press?
@@akashreddy2928 I just searched for it online and there were different ways to get a screening. I had to text a number to be signed up for John wick 4 updates, and it messaged me when there were tickets for grabs at the theater it was showing at.
@@SztywnyPatyk you forced me to lol
I won’t spoiled much, but the one action scene that’s filmed from a top down perspective is one of the best action scenes I’ve seen in years.
top down perspective is almost like playing a live action video game
It felt like a tribute to the video game that was made by Mike Bithell and was completely awesome!
Hotline miami baby
Oh hell yes. It was cool, spectacular, and somehow understated.
Yeah that was amazing with the incendiary combat shotgun rounds!
This series is stuntman porn at its finest and I’m grateful it exists. Really pushes the boundaries of stunts and shows how action movies should be filmed with more long uninterrupted shots and less choppy garbage. This series is not for people who want a deep emotional rollercoaster. This is for (bang, stab, choke, etc) bad guy dead x 1000 type of people. 👌
it’s not really a series of movies. It’s a series of violent scenes compiled to make a somewhat coherent yet stupid story.
@@BB-ed4om Yeah sorta like several “A day in the Life of John Wick” blogs with a really good camera guy following him around. Lol
“Bad guys dead”? Everyone is a bad guy in the John Wick universe.
@@michaelqiu9722 Not true, in JW1 John lets club bouncer Kevin Nash live after complimenting him on losing weight.
The choreography and weapons work in the fight scenes are always top notch.... But the writing and acting is SHIT in this one..!
One of my favorite shots in the movie is one long take of Ian McShane walking through a paint gallery in Paris for fifteen seconds. This movie is just beautiful.
They were in the Louvre. And yeah some of those galleries are massive. If you're not paying attention you might just wander past a Da Vinci and not even realize 😅.
I am stunned that there is no single word of critique. I found it a punishment to sit through this at the cinema. I like action movies, I loved the Raid, Dredd etc. But this? People switching sides multiple times, Wick jumps from point A to B to C... The scene on the roundabout in Paris? Bulletproof suits to justify the script's need for action... Wick jumping out of a third floor for no reason, not getting a scratch... People dancing around guys smashing axes into heads... No stake, no purpose, no sense... I have the impression that Keanu Reeves' presence is somehow skewing the reception of this movie. For me it was like a big-budget Steven Segal flick, which is kind of not a positive rating.
I think it's meant to be a live action video game basically. Hence no police in any country or city they go to as well
Agree big time, how can people find this a good movie? Unlike the other three movies, there was no story, the action scenes where mediocre or there was no logic. I really don’t understand reviewers nowadays, how they view things some time, but yea big disappointment
@@vincenzoramsay2961 completely agree with you and OP. On top of that, this film feels completely disconnected to the third one. Like what happened to the ending where they were gonna take down the high table? Also, this movie does literally nothing to challenge the high table, it basically confirms that no one can be above them.
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It's honestly heartbreaking how Charon also met his end in this movie. An eerie coincidence of course and I'm glad he got enough of a proper farewell in this movie, good character overall. RIP Lance Reddick.
1 and 4 have to be my favorites of the series. Saw 4 last night and was amazed from start to finish. So good! RIP to Lance Reddick. Will be missed.
the hotline miami like scene in the third act was EVERYTHING!
John Wick: Chapter 4 gives more medium line deliveries from Keanu Reeves and moments where he realistically would’ve been dead, but the action is still very well choreographed/fun and makes this franchise 4 for 4.
The stunts are so amazing there should be an Academy Awards category for them!
Seriously, it's waaaay overdue.
It's mind-boggling that stunt performers don't have their own category
@@Mopark25 there's a dangerous side to awarding stunts.
You may start to see "Oscarbait" stunts - which will be bigger and riskier and will keep getting bigger and riskier till someone gets seriously hurt or worse.
@@salvadorHombre I mean, that's on the performers themselves to decide whether or not they want to perform those stunts. It still goes without question that there have been amazing stunt performances that deserve to be awarded.
@@eugger3011 I get that man. But encouraging dangerous stunts with awards is bound to end in tragedy.
There are definitely some great stunt performers who deserve awards and recognition and I don't have a solution to offer on how that can be achieved.
I just know that introducing an Academy Award for Stunts is going to encourage dangerous stunts that may hurt someone or worse.
@@salvadorHombre Good point. Still, doesn't feel right not to recognize a pretty essential facet of filmmaking that people literally risk their lives for.
John is not dead, the tombstone is a cover.
Shout out for the mention of "The Raid" movies. They were super iconic and amazing.
I think this movie is perfect in almost every way, except for the fact that John shouldn't have any bones left by the end of the movie
Honestly it was a fantastic movie that definitely deserved more in sales than it got but thank God it wasn’t that popular otherwise I’d have to wait longer to see it. My favorite was the fight to the church where killed everyone with a dragon breath shotgun. Superb top down shooting that looked straight out of a video game animation. I will say though the hand to hand combat seems a little silly with how he kills these guys and it times I’m thinking “This guy should be dead already”. All in all that shit was great. Oh and they did my guy Lance Reddick dirty, how do you kill the concierge that was my guy!!!
I enjoyed the review. Chapter 4 is my new favourite installment. Also, you kind of remind me of a younger version of Harbinger, Marquis' henchman!
I'm surprised Stuckman made no reference to The Warriors homage with the silky smooth radio dj lady and the Nowhere to Run needle drop 👏🤓
I was so nervous you would say that Chapter 4 didn’t live up to the others because for me, I think every sequel after the first just kept getting better. Such a relief to hear you say that Chapter 4 was awesome.
Donnie Yen was really awesome, but I wasn't sold on the ending.
Lance Reddick has past away. Sad day for his family and I am sure for all the people that have worked with him. John Wick fans will miss him dearly.
2 hours and 50 minute. Gosh, the action is really really cool, many new and fresh action moves and new angle takes. But, the long hour's action scenes without any pause from the beginning till the end made me yawning few times in the theater.
And since the 3rd sequel, the story didn't served any new purpose anymore. It's all revolved around: high table, running and chasing, shooting, punching, jiu jitsu throwing. That's all.
Imo, the movie should be already ended at 3rd sequel.
I thought the 3rd film started to drag after the armored dudes. Hearing this one's longer worries me.
I was in theaters recently watching the movie. All the reviews were super hyped everybody was telling me "this is a masterpiece!"
Well, to me, it was okay. I mean the cast was fabulous and the action scenes were well made.
But the action scenes - to me, were just too long from time to time. It was more like "look what we can do and we brag about it 10 minutes longer just because". To me, they were a bit tiresome. so the movie was all in all 30-40 minutes too long for me.
Also the story and lore now is a complete fantasy novel and john wick is a superhuman at this point. Caine as a character is so ridiculous (a blind assassin, come on).
I expected something else I guess. It's just too over the top for me now.
Nothing wrong with enjoying it but... to me it was/is overrated... sorry :( :(
This movie is utterly ridiculous. Wick is basically an invincible super hero and if the movie was indeed a super hero movie or a video game adaption, it would be way easier for me to invest in this. This whole story takes itself way to seriously for being so out of touch with reality. I would not bet that it's more realistic than Fast X. There is basically no humor and the dialogue scenes are long, unnecessary and dull. The movie is way to long and the CGI is bad. I like Keanu, I like the passion and hard work that he and the movie crew invested for these movies. There are certainly things to enjoy. The set pieces look great (but also very clean and sterile), the action is fun at times and beautifully shot, but also repetitive, unbelievably over the top and it doesn't have any emotional weight. You don't really care for any of these characters and these endless waves of henchmen feel like bots right out of a Call Of Duty game. Btw, is it possible to shoot an action scene without bad CGI nowadays? With actual blanks being fired, blood squibs and guns that need to be reloaded at times? Why does everything look like a video game nowadays? Speaking of video games, the overhead shot sequence is obviously paying homage to the video game "The Hong Kong Massacre". This sequence is easily my favorite part of the movie. It's awesome. I give respect for the cinematography, the stunts and effort that went into the action scenes. I like that they use martial arts actors in these movies like Donny Yen, Mark Dacascos, Scott Adkins (a way to underrated actor imo) and the two actors from the Raid movies that they used in John Wick 3. They pay homage to these actors and their action movies in a way, I respect that. The Wick movies are also very consistent with their look, atmosphere and the world they build. It's just that this whole scenario is so ridiculous and absurd and it kinda feels like they try to emulate the Matrix movies in a way (they even got Morpheus back^^). They lost me at the end of John Wick 2 to be honest. It's just not my cup of tea at this point. I like the first movie. It isn't a great movie, but it's a pretty decent action flick, with a Keanu in top form and a heart for dogs.
I agree with you on the length thing. But Justice League had no right to be that long and I'm talking about the Snyder cut also.
The film was too long and alot of the fight scenes just felt like reworks from the previous movies to me, and I`ve never seen so many people get shot at with a handgun at point blank range in a film and not get hit or not get killed when they are hit. As much as I have enjoyed the John Wick films I think it`s best that they end after this one ( no spoilers here )
the Osaka portion of the movie was my absolute favorite. So much style and amazing set design in every frame. Not to mention the amazing score as well! reminded me a lot of blade runner or cyberpunk 2077. I wanna watch the movie again just for that alone!
The Ozaka portion honestly felt like a 3rd act action scene. So crazy that it was actually the first one in this movie
Donnie Yen and Hiroyuki Sanada were such a highlight too
This was almost my favorite but the dragon breath scene just has to take it for me personally
@@ilovesdeathraceand that was an amazing sequence as well! Can't imagine the amount of work needed to accomplish that top down look and make it look like it was one shot. Hats off to the crew for sure!
having ZHU & Nero - Dreams play in the background in a portion of this scene just made it all the more badass!
God I wish my Dad was still around to see this movie. John Wick 3 was the last movie him and I saw in theaters before he passed. He absolutely loved these movies, and I'm sure he would've loved this one as well, I can't wait to see it.
Gosh, that just brought tears to my eyes because John Wick is the type of movie me and my dad really bonded over. Miss him extra when I see movies I know he would've enjoyed.
@Xiamera Clarke I know what you mean, I find myself saying, "My dad would've loved this," when I check out a new movie or show. It literally happened the other day when I was watching The Last Of Us. I like to think there's an afterlife, and it's your ideal paradise with whatever you want, so I like to think my dad sees movies and shows early. Might sound silly, but it's a nice thought in my mind.
Buy 2 tickets this time and watch the movie, with ur dad's picture
So sorry for your loss bro! I know your dad will be watching over you 🫶🏿
@@Z71990 I like that idea, thanks
This movie was just beautifully shot.
The dragons breath sequence was truly brilliant.
Yep by far my favorite scene
Absolutely amazing.
I was completely amazed how beautiful it looked. I was saying "woow" over and over, i was blown away 😮😮
Do they really make ammo like that?
That was so fucking amazing like not having seen any trailers I was not expecting that wow.
The entire movie has amazing cinematography wow
Feel like not enough people talking about the score. The ost was outstanding. It was loud. It was emotional. It was angry and it was beautifully epic in so many ways
La castle Vania 🙏
The score was amazing! In the fight scene in the Osaka Continental as they were about to extend "hospitality" I literally was put in mind of the opening run scene of 28 Weeks lLater. It was moving.
It was amazing until they got into Paris and dropped the bass too soon. Everything that came after Gesaffelstein was like a downer, which I get because of the sequences, but Justice felt so out of place.
Other than that, phenomenal.
@@DarkAngelEU yeah
Agree on that
The Paris radio was so on fuckin point
Hard to believe that this man hunt for John Wick all started from the death of his beloved dog… all he wanted was to be left alone and grieve over his wife’s death in peace. Amazing film. I enjoyed all chapters.
They will ruin this like any other good idea in Hollywood.
@@Jimirulz1 go away
@@Jimirulz1 4 movies in and they haven't so lol at your reply
@spike5499 This franchise like many before it will wear out its welcome.
@@Jimirulz1 this is literally the last movie lmfao
Who would've thought that John Wick would become this big franchise
Keanu Reeves Matrix Series: $1.8 Billion
Keanu Reeves John Wick Series: 590 Million
With Estimates of
John Wick 4+5 to hit 800 Million Combined
= 3.2 Billion in 9 Movies.
@@TetrisPimp tbh still good because i think their budgets aren't very large
@@wc999 Its Amazing actually
Considering that the Fast and The Furious is a big franchise, I'm unclear as to why you're shocked.
@@zoomingby because its R-Rated
R.I.P. Lance Reddick,,,best Hotel concierge ever!
The continuity in all 4 movies are absolutely amazing. And that over head shot: John going room to room clearing bad guys was just a masterpiece of a scene…
Straight out of Hotline Miami it was fucking cool
Did they EVER actually explain if John is actually superhuman? He falls out of buildings w/o breaking a bone, but is vulnerable to guns and knives?
sounds like hotline miami
@@nahor88 the suit .. along with his prowess and skill as a natural born killer … willpower is a thing
@@professr9343 biology is also a thing. my problem isn't that he doesn't get shot but he doesn't take any fall damage
Chad Stahelski and his team are the best people in action movies working today. It’s not just the action which is outstanding but his worlds are so stylised it’s like being in a grand opera
Can’t imagine what he actually has planned for his Ghost of Tsushima movie
DUDE it'll be peak 😩😩😩 Man I just hope they get the script right, and the right cast
Gareth Evans :cough cough:
@@Skeletal33: can’t keep living off the Raid movies dude. He is incredibly talented though, his gangster TV show is pretty good
Say what now?! Ghost of tsushima is getting a movie!?
@@tomlinsona0704 yep! It was announced almost exactly 2 years ago, Stahelski has just been so booked with the John Wick movies that he hasn't started in earnest with it yet. They do have a script just about completed.
The cinematography of this series is severely underrated. So many great shots throughout the series.
Blue-and-orange-core cinematography
Nightclub neon fight scenes are amazing.
how is it underrated if everybody praises ist?
Agree!
I agree
What I'll refer to as "The Dollhouse View Fight Scene" should go down as one of the best filmed fight scenes in movie history. AMAZING!!!
The "Hotline Miami" scene
The Dead Ops Arcade scene
Proof of concept that a Contra movie based off the video game can exist in 2023. Hire the same director.
Definitely inspired by Hotline Miami it was badass
I prefer to refer it as the "Dragon Breath scene"
I love how Mr Nobody was playing the game like a stock broker. Loved his dog too. The difference between this dog and the previous ones, was that the previous dogs were basically stunt dogs, this one was also an actress, there’s specific points in which she adheres to blocking and mood.
How was he playing the game like a stockbroker? The sketchbook thing was laughably dumb. 😂
@@sneedfeed3179 He was trying to keep John alive long enough to get his bounty up to the number he wanted before making his move, that’s why I’m saying he was playing it like a stock.
@@alexman378 as soon as you said it I understood but smart asses always think they are smart
He was investing in John being alive. When he takes a phone deal with the marqui he increases the price everytime he answered the call 😂. That's a man who knows what he wants lmao.
My fav new character. I want more nobody.
"Keanu Reeves killing hundreds of people has never looked better" This is what makes you a great reviewer, Chris.
One would argue that’s not so much a review but a comment, thought I understand where your coming from
I JUST SAW IT MARCH 26 AND IT WAS AMAZING
Meh.... He's turning into a shill.
That youtube bubble will do that to you tho.
@DREAMRestore and yet you're here.
Funny, he never looked worse while fighting in this movie for obvius reason and also less convincing(believable) that he can defeat an entire army of professional assassins. Brainless fans who will denied true about something they love
This is a series that we never knew we needed. One of the best to ever come out of Hollywood.
Shouldve just been one movie...
It’s not that crazy bro
@sammysams You don't have to compare them you know? You could just enjoy the movie. Just a thought.
@@octavius8562 the one where he goes to like Saudi Arabia and walks through the desert turns into hilarity. The first one is nice, the dark rainy city, the fucked up motive, etc
@sammysams The Raid has better hand-to-hand fight scenes, but the shootouts and cinematography are nowhere near John Wick's level. Also, why the fuck do so many people seem to only know The Raid? As if it's the only good action movie out there...
I thought the overhead shots with the dragon's breath rounds was amazing, I don't think I've seen that before. The entire Osaka set piece was some of the most stylish action I've ever seen!!!!
It was absolutely insane
For those curious like me, Donnie Yen is not actually blind. He just happened to play two blind characters in two major films. It surprisingly took me a long time to find out if he was actually blind or not.
After seeing John wick 4 twice now I have to say that The trailer did this movie little to no justice but in a good way! I was absolutely blown away by this movie and unlike the other John wick films I found myself more invested in the story rather than the action this time around. The villain was amazing and the side characters really stood out. Everything is bigger, the stakes are higher but the movie never feels bloated, the best john wick film and a perfect ending in my opinion
Saw it yesterday and is now my all time favourite action movie!!
Agreed. I skipped 2 but this one was so many character pushing moments. I love it.
i totally agree .. when the trailer came out I had no intention of watching this in theatre .. but when the reviews came in and everyone recommended it and it kept garnering applause from all corners of the fraternity, i watched it in theatre and got blown away .. there was a guy sitting next to me who had brought his son for second viewing and he was still enjoying every second of it
Stuckman and Jahns are my go to yt movie critics. If they both love a movie I (mostly) know I'll enjoy it too. Can't wait to watch this. PS: I need The Raid 3. I know it will probably never come but I would give a kidney for that one.
Those 2 are GOOD,but,I also like the long reviews by DOUBLE-TOASTED.Those guys are so-FUNNY. LOL.
I'd give Jahns a DDT, but Stuckman is good
jhans spoils too much of the movies. had to stop watching him a few years ago. stuckman likes what he likes. sometimes we're on the same page and sometimes we are not. When he gushes about a film, only then will I take his advice. See his review of Fury Road as an example.
@@Kevinschart Yeah,it's like that with any movie reviewer,sometimes you're on the same page and some times you're not.But,at the end of the day it comes down to it:DID YOU ENJOY the movie ???? Or not ???
@@Kevinschart Yeah I get that, Jahns didn't spoil anything so it was a good one. :)
The first 3 John Wicks all feel different. The first is a simple “revenge” action movie, the second is a clean and slick expansion on the first movie, the third is so over-the-top bonkers that it becomes absurdly comedic. And they’re all great in their own way. It’s one of the only current franchises that I’m looking forward to seeing more sequels from!
John wick, mission impossible, and hopefully dune, and the Batman.
The third one felt to me like it was trying too hard to emulate THE RAID 2, but failing miserably.
@@AReallyLongAndUnremakableUser I wouldn't say failed, but nothing can live up to the Raid 2, even if they hire the actors from that movie
I find 3 the best. I liked it far more than 4,i wanted to love 4, but I ended up just liking it.
@@bigkabuto go watch the films...
The Raid
The Raid 2.
Then tell me john Wick 3 is better.
I remember watching Nightcrawler in 2014 with Jake Gyllenhaal. It had projector issues during the film so because of that I got to see the first John Wick for free. So crazy to see how far this franchise has come.
My story is a litt similar when John wick first came out I had a choice between John wick and nightcrawler I chose John wick and turned out to be a good idea later I ended up watching nightcrawler on video didn't like it nowhere as much
@@gerrygizzygarcia2572 different types of movies. Nightcrawler was immersive and great too, Jake Gyllenhaal was unsettling AF as the sociopath Lou Bloom. Both are some of the best movies of 2014.
@@crashfan9997 dude he is so unsettling. I hate his character lol which I guess means he did his job as an actor
Gone are the days of headache inducing quick cut action scenes, love the cinematography of JW4
Never thought I’d see the day when an action movie would become one of my all time favorite films.
Now imagine thinking the same as a woman! I would never think this either. But here we are.
They really need an Oscar for stuntwork
John Wick 4 and Resident Evil 4 come out on the same day. It’s gonna be a great day
Resident Evil Fooooouuuuuuurrrr!!!!!
@@BV-Auto should get that dude to say John Wick 4 😂
Watching this movie made me realize that this series really needs a video game adaptation, some fight scenes felt like actual epic boss fights I can only imagine how fun they can be in a video game format.
And definitely not that crappy JOHN WICK HEX game.
There already is one, Hotline Miami 1 & 2.
Sifu is definitely a game to support if we want something like a John Wick game. But I wish someone would build on the super hot formula to give us that bad ass feeling when taking a whole room of enemies out.
@@dustinhogle3844 Hex wasn't TERRIBLE. Certainly disappointing, but the concept was interesting and I had fun with it in the end.
Overall agreed though - there's still a lot of potential and ideas for a John Wick video game that can reach the bombastic heights the movies get to.
@@dustinhogle3844 u also played that.hew I thought I was the only one 😁
One of the best theatre experiences I’ve ever had. That final act was a nonstop action masterclass
John Wick is like the live-action Spike Spiegel, minus the space cowboy
John Wick 5: In Space
those were the vibes I got with the first movie when we see him casually and not in kill mode. Like, if the story of John meeting his wife, I see that guy being Spike.
He didn’t have any negatives for this film! I am so god damn excited to see this in IMAX next week. I haven’t been this excited before or after a film since Top Gun: Maverick.
Jeremy Jahn also didn/t have Negative!
Words cannot express how excited I am for this movie, I hold this franchise in very high regards and their action scenes were another inspiration for me to get into filmmaking. This will be my first John Wick movie I see in theaters and I am so excited!
the audience energy really adds to the experience
@@track-n-trace so true
Awesome, have fun
Same! I watched the first three on a laptop and still loved them. This was my first on the cinema screen and I was blown away.
One of the few franchises that really does keep giving and keep getting better at its craft with every movie.
Definitely agree. A lot of people hate the sequels, but I have liked each movie more than the last. And this one seems to continue that trend!
The second One was way worse than the First one BUT THE THIRD ONE?! OWEEE
Like MI series films.
Whenever I see your comments I just trust what you’re saying because you’re opinions are always right
Keanu is beginning to move like a de-aged monstrosity straight out of the Irishman. It’s getting very distracting to me, personally. What’s the point of doing your own stunts if the result looks less realistic?
We appreciate Chris's reviews. He doesn't disappoint.
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@Silk Sonic Yeah scores are useless.
@silksonic3927but he should give grades too
We are Legion
I think that movies like John Wick and RRR are ways to show that action has a lot of variety (not just Marvel-ish action).
Lol. There is no one Marvel-ish action. Action in Winter Soldier is different from that in the Thors is different from that in Ant-man.
wizzy one - so heavy CGI that’s often so bad it pulls you out the movie?
@@firstlast9846 that's also RRR i believe.
@@wizzyone6789 Sorry but Winter Soldier and Shang-Chi are the only films that put actual effort into fight choreography. The rest are green screen messes.
@@Mopark25
Ah yea, no fight choreo in Civil War. None in Wakanda Forever. Nothing in Black Widow. smh.
There is enough to criticize in the MCU, you do not have to make stuff up.
What I want is a Mr. Nobody + Akira spin-off. They interacted a little at the beginning, and I think there could be a friendship there. Their fighting styles are very different. It could be really awesome.
💯👏🏾 thissss! totally agree
It's pretty obvious mr nobody's whole existence was to set up a spin off
Sadly I think the dog was worse at this movie. That old twin German shepherds with bulletproof gear were better as the moves, training and the jacket was so logical that you can sadly kill an undefended dog easily with John Wick universe.
@@hades4438 I think they'll start the spin-off by killing the dog, like in the first movie
Akira is amazing. Almost took the spotlight from John at the beginning.
I love how Keanu makes u believe he's 15-20 years younger than he his. Ud think hes just a really lethal 40 yr old
He ages every 15 or 20 years. Insane.
John Wick is one of the few franchises that maintain their quality. Mission impossible is another example
Edit: OK so Chris loves Mr. Nobody but I thought he was cool but kind of useless
Not only Mission Impossible maintained quality: It got better.
@@ronaldeliascorderocalles agreed 100%
@Silk Sonic well transporter certainly is not new and it is not a trilogy anymore and whatever TDK is, The Dark knight? its also not new and it had a weak beginning and ending.
@@DeathcoreOfKrieg Weak beginning whaaaaa!???
Scream, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars (if you ignore everything past the original trilogy lmao)
It's like an anime come to life. With how over the top it's becoming but still remaining awesome. I can't wait to see it.
Nah This is Too tame for anime , Try Love exposure that's anime come to life
@@ashwindreddy2847 anime is so boring imo
@@notBrockerwhat anime u watch?😂
@@stillkountin non
that stairs scene, yes. Also all of the Osaka scenes.
You forgot the side character the Card Dealer played by Scott Adkins the person who played Boyka. Guy made me laugh alot with his laugh lmao. That was a brilliantly done scene too, the environments and fights are just phenomenal.
I like the director of these films. He was a stuntman, and martial arts expert, and knows the action genre. Scott Adkins is also in this one and is one of my favorite action stars.
Even tho I loved his character, I wish Adkins was in it as himself and had a proper one on one fight with Keanu instead of being in a fatsuit
Your original John Wick review is what got me Stuckmannized. Keep being awesome Chris!
I love the Wick movies, and everything I've heard thus far about Chapter 4 has me pumped.
I remember going into the theatre to watch the first movie with my family & none of us knew what the movie was even really about because of the cryptic trailers that didn't really explain much. We all left the theatre looooving the movie. Such a great experience. Since then each new movie has been amazing. Even if the newer ones keep becoming my new favourite, nothing will beat the experience of going into the first one blind.
First movie revolutionized modern action movies. Blew my mind first time i watched it, never seen anything like it before
I just want more and more from this series...so entertaining~!
Some prequel’s would be nice too
The cinematography has always been under appreciated for the series.
The fight that has the long take felt to me what it must be like to watch a first person shooter level in the third person. Incredible. Also the ode to the Warriors was absolutely chefs kiss!
which part was the ode to The Warriors?
@@thephilosopher7173 towards the end of the movie they show a radio station along with a dj who updates everyone on John’s whereabouts. The shot is a close up on the dj’s mouth and microphone which is the same shot used in the Warriors for the radio dj who relays the location of the Warriors. She calls the hitmen boppers” which is what the dj called the gang members in the Warriors and she dedicates a cover of “Nowhere to Run” by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas to John which is the song dedicated to the Warriors to the same effect
@@Immafuggin182 Ohhh yeaaa, lol wow, its been awhile since I saw that movie but now I remember. Wow! Its no wonder that part felt nostalgic for some reason.
I haven’t even watched this review but let me guess. He’s going to be positive because he doesn’t want to lose subscribers. Obviously. He’s not gonna mention all the silly things like he’s bullet proof, he’s indestructible he can jump from high buildings and being hit by several cars and never slows down. And a lot lot more silly things.
Ok guys was I right about the review? Of course I won’t watch the review from dishonest RUclipsrs.
When part 3 came out, I was expecting that to be the last of these films & expecting John Wick to die in that one, because I felt like if they went on, the series will just get repetitive. But after hearing so many great reviews on Chapter 4, I can't wait to see it!
Excited for this, everyone says it’s a perfect film.
Thanks for the review Chris
Mr Nobody was so damn cool. Just the idea of his character is so cool whoever thought of it from casting to intangibles is a creative genius wow I would love to see him again
Lol wot? He added absolutely nothing to the plot and had the least skillful/badass moves.
He served zero purpose.
@@grrinc nah I disagree, by that same logic you’d have to argue that Akira was also “pointless”, and down the road semantics would push us to arguing if damn near every character was pointless. He served to add depth to the John Wick lore, adding detail to the inner “economy” - he was cool as fuck, had a cute dog, even had a character arc. Also took an important part in several of the best scenes in the movie! If he didnt exist the Killer poker sequence wouldve been way less fun
@@braxtonwise9897 I loved that poker scene
Nah.
@@zoebaggins90 Yah.
SPOILERS ALERT
People liking it have low expectations because a lot of this movie is ridiculously bad.
- How many times he gets run over by a car (about five times)?
- how many times enemies have the opportunity to shoot his head but somehow they just miss.
- he jumped out of a building, lands on a car, then ground, and just walks off before everything that happens on the stairs.
- he falls several times from the stairs at the end and is not bothered.
- Caine stabs his hand and he's fine.
- he dies and no one's sad for him. He doesn't even bother going to the hospital. Marquis is dead so why didn't Caine help him?
- Caine: you'd wonder why they had to make him blind? His gestures and fights would have been more credible had he been able to see. His fights were good but no way he makes it alive the whole movie blind. Especially fighting armed men.
- the post-credit scene is super predictable. You would wonder where Akira was the whole second half of the movie. Would have been better had she helped John fight off the enemies at the end.
- the tracker has zero charisma. He doesn't look like he's threatening. He's just a dog person with a sniper gun.
- super cliché bad guy character: European looking and super soft/insecure type. As usual in these types of movies.
- it makes zero sense to shoot scenes in Paris in the middle of crowds but not interfere with them.
Ex: fights and chasing at the Arc de Triomphe: a huge and busy roundabout where no one stops their cars. It's about 5 AM and there's no crowd gathering around them, no police in sight. It's Paris!
- also John escaping with a bike only to leave that bike before reaching Montmartre... Anyone who's been to Paris wonders why he did that. Clearly he could have continued. There was barely people chasing him at that point.
For better action movies, refer to the Raid movies (better fights), or the Equalizer (better actors, less drag) or even the Bourne trilogy (better scripts).
Definitely my favorite of the John Wick movies. Incredible stunts and action sequences. R.I.P Lance Reddick 🙏🏾
*I always said the first JW was the best* cos it made me care about every character with its great story.. the other two - - While good - didn’t hit the same cos the stories weren’t that good.. although I love the 2nd one - but THIS looks like it’s hammering on the story and action elements.. it looks like the best one since the first.
Other two movies barely even have any story. they just feel like a non stop action film that just sets up sequel after sequel. hence why I'm not really that fond of Chapter 3, that ending was so terrible in ky opinion. it was absurdly unrealistic and it was just there as an excuse to make chapter 4
Chapter 2 expanded the universe but chapter 3 really was just to set up everything that happens in chapter 4. You’ll love chapter 4, trust me.
The ending has to be the best thing in the series, symbolically and literally. Beautiful.
That overhead shot literally made my jaw drop!
I always watch the first 3 minutes of your videos just to get your initial take. Then I go watch the movie come back and finish your video to see if I agree with you. I usually do.
Amazing he was so bad in that last matrix movie though, why are the fight scenes so poor in that compared to the wick series…
All four movies feel like an entire arc masterfully done to its completion. It really reminded me of some of the best directed anime series that came out in the 90s and in a certain way it ends like so, if you know you know. There are some weak moments, and it all wasn't perfect but, I respect it when a film series has the balls to tie up a storyline and creatively continue the franchise in new and exciting ways.
See you, space baba yaga
I love your reviews. They are insightful and intelligent. And I HATED John Wick 4. It was nothing like the first one. True, weaker, and 90 minutes too long.
Assassins?
I wouldn't pay a plug nickel.
God. 3 hours of my life lost.
It’s incredible that this franchise has been able to maintain momentum for so long. Keanu Reeves just embodies this character in a way that….. oh god I gotta go take a dump.
Would you consider yourself to be a good person?
Well then tell me: How many lies have you told, and what do you call someone who lies? Have you ever stolen something (even when you were small. Even from your parents. Even a sweet), and what do you call someone who steals? Have you ever taken God’s name in vain (very serious; in Old Testament times, the Jews wouldn’t even say the name of God for fear of blasphemy) - even ‘OMG’? Jesus said whoever looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery in his heart; have you ever looked with lust? One more: Ever disrespected your parents?
Well I’m not judging you - but if you’ve done these things then you’re a liar, thief, blasphemer, adulterer-at-heart and rebel, so you're not good enough to go to heaven; that’s how seriously God takes sin. God is holy (perfectly good/righteous and separate from sin) which means that He is perfect in justice; that means that just like a just judge does sentence criminals to pay for the wrong they caused, God sentences the punishment of all sins. No good deeds you've done have removed your sins and you've done many. If a criminal is found guilty and says to the judge that they've changed since then, repented and done many good deeds is the judge going to let them go? No - because that doesn't erase their crimes.
And if God were to judge you by the moral law would you be innocent or guilty? Heaven or Hell? Because of your sins, the answer is hell - the wrath of God upon you for your sin.
And that's why Jesus - the Son of God and the only one who lived a perfect life - came. Because on that cross as Jesus died, He took on the sin of the world and was judged in your place; receiving God’s wrath for sins so that you wouldn't have to. You and I broke God’s law, but Jesus paid the fine. God can justly forgive us.
On that cross He died, then He was buried, but 3 days later He was raised from the dead - conquering death and Hell and ushering in The Kingdom of God. Now He's in heaven and one day will judge the world in righteousness. What you need to do is repent to God and trust alone in Jesus Christ and His work on the cross. Believe in Jesus - who's God incarnate. God has given no other name but the name of Jesus by which men must be saved.
@@michaal105 God damn I gotta take a dump again.
@@michaal105 I AINT READIN ALLAT 🔥 🔥
@@michaal105 Oh shut up
Wtf
[SPOILER] Watched it last night with a girl who also loves John Wick series, and we were both a little disappointed. It was 3 hours of nonstop combat with very little ups or downs in pitch, just a constant stream of drawn-out battles like a pipe organ stuck at a high note. Every major fight was 20 minutes long, and they all took place in very public places without attracting police or even disturbing passers-by. There were too many nonsensical plot elements like blowing up the NY Continental in broad daylight (why would an underworld organization want to call that much attention to itself?) and 4 poker players all drawing insanely good hands at their first try. It just felt really, really weird. This movie needed to be half an hour shorter, and some of the fights should have been quick bursts of violence, not an all-out battle.
JW4 is a technical masterpiece, but has NO plot, the fights while amazing go on way too long. Anyone that says it is better then the first are either getting paid or just love unrealistic action. The villain has no motivation and the amount of silly action armor Wick has is so stupid. There are only so many times John Wick can fall multiple stories or get hit full speed by cars before you lose me. Not to mention kevlar has become a magical thing that stops bullets point blank. It's fun for a bit, but ultimately too ridiculous.
Lemme hear it for my boy Keanu
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
saw this at sxsw and WOW this is easily my favorite of the series. it takes all the world building and really crafts it together to be an extremely satisfying movie. The overhead scene is one of my favorite things I've ever seen in a movie recently
This franchise is one or two movies away from fighting in space with laser guns.
That first 60-90 min was too heavy and sluggish. Wore you out before the gauntlet of the preposterous finale.
10/10 Movie, John Wick is one of the best movie series of all time.😊
Certainly THE best action movie series of all time.
@@johnnycalvino7490 yeah that's right 😊😇
Very entertaining but it lost some of the magic that made it kinda grounded. This latest entry plot is kinda the same as the third but with some Fast and the furious feel.
I think that the lore was kinda messy this time and the ending while fitting and obvious was kinda gratuitous after all the absurdity that happened.
Oof gotta admit hearing the runtime dampens my excitement a bit, but of course I’ll still be checking it out asap
Just watched it, didn't drag at all, nor was it draining or had diminishing returns like some of the first act of EEAAO
This 4th film solidified this series as the top action flicks of all time.
Going to watch it just for Keanu Reeves !!
For me it's impressive that the JW movies gradually improved from it's predecessor, and I'm glad it's continuing in that trend.
I'm re-watching 1-3 to prepare for this ‼
Ahh it was a bit repetitive. The same fight seen 240 times. I was done when the 400lbs man was beating wick to a pulp.
I absolutely love this series. Already got my tickets next week!
Me personally.. this movie didn't feel like 2 hours and 40 minutes.. was so entertained that time went by just like that.. its that good 😂