What a shame! John Wick 2 to me is top of the list in the franchise followed closely by JW4, then JW3 and then JW1. If you are someone who isn't a fan of action, please don't put yourself through the next 2 films coz I cannot stand undeserved criticism for a legendary franchise like this one.
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The whole movie gave us new and better things compared to the first part in terms of action scenes, fights, and variety. It introduced a very dangerous villain who made us feel that John Wick was in more danger than with the villain from the first part. It also expanded our knowledge of this intriguing world and provided a good foundation for the upcoming parts of the story. Yet, you still say the movie didn’t offer anything new in terms of the plot, and that you're not interested in the rest of the events. Honestly, I don’t know what more you wanted to see.
I mean they are a little confused on a lot of stuff that happens. He rolls his eyes everytime anyone calls John Baba Yaga and thinks the Benelli is a pump and that the 1911 he got "absolutely holds more than 7. BuT ok" he talks way to much for how silly the things he says make him seem. I have no idea what they could've wanted more from this movie because if they got it then they'd say it's unrealistic and they got pulled out of it but then when they get this movie which a lot of people call their favorite it's bland and doesn't add "anything"
these guys don't have the proper skill of analysis, I only see Achara with this skill...honestly, they should just make it only reaction type rather than giving their take because their analysis isn't standard enough to be classified as reviewer...
I'm not sure what you expect from John Wick as a character they literally told you in the first 2 films what his character is. He is a man of focus and sheer 'fucking' will and that's how Keanu plays him. He gets hit and he gets hurt but he wills his way through it. He is essentially a serious Jackie Chan character.
Bruh I'm ok if someone don't like a movie because its not their cup of tea. But why is Kristen so mad and being so disrespectful? She basically called the director incompetent.
@@troxtor866 Not gonna lie, I tend to skip hers, as she talks about a lot of unrelated things, laughs out loud about jokes in her head she doesn't even say out loud, has entire conversations during a film, and many times talks to her co-host when they are clearly attempting to pay attention to something within a film. It is tough, though, because she is often in reactions with others whom I like. Like this one, for example, or with Stephanie. Steph makes me laugh 100% of the time.
@@troxtor866People watch John Wick, which is first and foremost an action film, and have the nerve to say that the director is incompetent lol. This is a very prejudiced thought regarding the action genre, as it comes from the mentality of people who think that good cinema is that of films with "good stories".
Kristen may as well stop watching John Wick now if she thinks it's all the same, every one is poor john getting into sometrouble or another but each one is different you have to love these movies to appreciate them
I will say I understand the criticism - HOWEVER! The second movie is what sets up the 3rd and 4th movie which are just absolute masterclasses in how action movies should be and could have evolved into. There nothing out there like John Wick.
Kristen is straight tripping, I like her alot but she’s deff blind here and missing a lot of the great stunts and world building this film created to give you a bigger scope of the underworld to setup the next film along with introduction of key new characters and the high table. She was expecting another wtf moment like the puppy death scene in the first one and that’s just not what this franchise is about. Rules are now broken and you’re about to find out what that means in the next film. I expect a apology at the start of John wick 3 before we “Open a contract on her” and she’s no longer invited to the bbqs lol
What is this? I mean we get it if the movie didn't fit Kristen's taste but to say that the director had nothing to elevate this movie? The director is a stuntman himself and the whole movie are peak creativity of combat scenes. And in the end all I get from her is anger for being upset about the fake death dog scene in the first one and underutilization of a woman character. I really thought she was joking but she was seriously bashing the director for that. Like cm on.
Right she definitely went too far in how she judged the director who did his thing with these movies they aren't meant to have deep storylines they are fun action films that have a lot of lore and spectacle and they were as what they are
Well not every stuntman can be a director right ? Yes the director was very beneficial for the film to have amazing action sequences, but just because you are a stuntman doesn’t automatically make you a good filmmaker, it’s just a skill that can elevate a movie. If you also actually listened to what she was saying is , She felt that MOST of the cast was underutilized which can be true or false by the individual viewer.
@@TheCosmic_Eddie but to act like the guy was incompetent is where she was wrong it's one thing to have an opinion but she said some things that were uncalled for and disrespectful
@@TheCosmic_EddieHe's a great action filmmaker! Isn't that enough? You've watched all the John Wick movies that are ACTION MOVIES and you have the nerve to say the director isn't good? Action is really one of the most undervalued film genres by this pedantic view of "good cinema". Thats sucks!
@@TheCosmic_Eddie Again filmmaking isn't narrow, every genre has different approach and technique to deliver and for this movie to get very high ratings, even higher than the first one, from not only viewers but critics alike tells you a lot of his work as a pure action flick director. And like I said in my reply to other comment, it's ok if she doesn't like a movie or the approach on some aspect of the movie. The problem is she was so aggressive and went off on the director. I really thought she was joking at first but you can see she was genuinely upset with the director.
It’s so sad that Kristen missed the depth of this movie I understand it can be easy for people to miss but there is so much underlying story in these movies and it goes over peoples heads a lot. The John Wick franchise is the perfect example of show me don’t tell me and people ask for that all the time but the second they’re not told people tend to miss the fine details then say the story was bad it’s so unfortunate, but I respect the opinion. It’s just that what you want is there and you failed to pick up on it. Also Michael a 1911 does hold 7 rounds if it’s in 45 ACP which they stated it was, a benelli M4 is a semi automatic shotgun not a pump action, and for God sakes man lol Baba Yaga is also known as the boogeyman. Babayka from Slavic origin down the road turned into the Russian translation of babayaga and babayka is the boogeyman. Lastly to be clear the boogeyman is referred to as many mythical creatures because the boogeyman is just a monster than comes and takes people away in the night it is not a specific creature itself. I just want to be clear on this. I’m not pressed about how Kristen or Michael feel about the movie that’s completely within their right and also it’s a first watch and an instant review sometimes those can be hard to do if you missed things so no judgement on my part I just wanted to clarify some things.
It's ok if you said you don't like it. But to call the director has nothing because he was creating something that not for you? She was out of line man.
She didn't understand this series. This is not about story, this is just a vehicle. This is about martial arts. The art of fighting and rules and codes. That's it.
… you don’t see John wick movies for the storytelling. You see them for the intense fight scenes. Although, I do enjoy the world building they’ve done. Also, I don’t know what you want out of a character for John Wick. He’s a cold blooded killer. That’s it. Good luck enjoying the other 2 movies.
The gun and clothes/body armor shopping scene feels so much like something from a video game that I’m still genuinely surprised that no major game company has made a John Wick video game in the decade since the first movie came out. No not those small games that barely anyone played, I mean a large scale action game that feels like Uncharted meets Metal Gear Solid meets Hitman. It could be about the “Impossible Task” that John Wick did that earned him his freedom.
Reminder: 1) It is a an action movie. The movie justified the genre with amazing action sequences. 2) What do you expect from an action movie? Story and suspense 😅 3) The movie has a very good story telling introducing the in-depth mafia rule. No other action movies did that. 4) There are emotional elements. The movie itself is not so subtle. 5) The making of the movie is amazing. There are great scenes well made Please consider these at least when watching the 3rd part
Yeah but half the reason the first movie was as successful as it was, was because of the accuracy and realism of it. People were freaking out about the reloading, bullet counting, actual hand to hand combat, etc. They tried to one up all of that in this one (which I agree with you, the action is top tier) but they loose a lot of the small details/magic that the first one had. Also the story in the first one is so easy for almost anyone to relate to. This one's story doesnt really touch your heart or make you emotional. While i personally really like this movie, from a movie reviewers perspective this one does pale a LOT in comparison to the original.
Kristen is awesome but she's probably not the best one to react to this movie. She was right about the storyline but this movie was supposed to be all about martial art and gunplay. From the use of weapons and environment to hand to hand combat, the choreography is so rich they tell a story in itself. Something that not everyone can see or enjoy.
Guys you can't expect someone who literally flinches/looks away when action/stunts happen to actually enjoy a stunt based action film LMAO she really just be enduring those scenes 😂😂😂 so she's only got 20%of movie to watch
@@sproductionsinc It's mainly that Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski went to Hong Kong to shoot Man of Tai Chi a year before John Wick, and that's where they learned about how to do a Hong Kong production and apply it to Hollywood. Chad Stahelski has mentioned it interviews about how everybody in a production in Hong Kong has stunt experience, which opened his eyes up. He's owned his stunt company since 1997. They also got help from Yuen Woo Ping and his team over, who also showed them how it's done on The Matrix 1-3. That's why they had nothing noteworthy going on in their careers for nearly 10 years after Matrix 3, which only changed after they went to Hong Kong.
I respect peoples opinion but I guess Kristen is not into these kind of action movies, but know this John Wick films are peak action, the setup, The story the depth of it not all can understand...... They are LEGEND
From how she talk you can see how she looked down on the director after her experience with the first movie and that's why every small things triggered her in this one.
Let's take a moment to thank Eva Longoria. She took a chance and executive produced the first film resulting in the entire franchise! Tailor: "Lining?" John: "Tactical." I loved how this ended. John limping away with his dog trotting beside him, looking at people checking their phones and realizing his situation then takes off running!
The world building in this series is truly admirable. The team managed to introduce a character and his mysterious background with minimal dialogue, but with such confidence that the audience immediately understood the world of John Wick was a fabricated society. Great lore, societal hierarchy, and with heart! I don't think the movies would be as successful if Keanu wasn't the star.
Gotta disagree with Kristen here. JW Chapter 2 has PLENTY of substance; there's not an ounce of 'fluff' in this film imo. It reveals more of the world the assassins inhabit and it's machinations, the action/fight choreography is immaculate and we finally see what John can do with a 'f-n pencil'! 😂 Kristen has a right to her opinion of course, but so do we, and I for one feel she was way too harsh on this movie. That being said, I still enjoy you guys' reactions 💯 Keep up the good work 👍
She came into this series super negative especially after they killed the dog in this. Which she harbors a hate for the writer for some reason..somebody needs to tell her the dog is alright in real life. She's clearly not understanding that she's watching a story
nah the entire intro is a filler fluff. Repeated lines, John coming to get a photo and a car where none of those items come into play in any way later (neither does Leguizamo's character btw). If the movie started with Santino knocking at John's door, you wouldn't miss anything.
@@joe.banana It's called character exposition. It was done that way because it was meant for two audiences, those who see this movie as continuation and those who watch it as stand alone movie.
"Lacked storyline" I believe was an early response. Not giving yourself time to digest what you saw. First off, the original was meant to be a stand alone project. The concept of sequels was not considered until they saw the response to the first movie. They wrapped up a loose end from the first movie, and then quickly shuffled into a new plot line. The introduction of the Italian sect of this underworld brought with it a new facet of this underworld. The Marker, which brought the introduction of the High Table. We learn that John owes dues from hus past and must kill a " Friend against his will. One thing you missed from the museum that Samtono was in. There was a display of 12 marble statues (6 lined up on either side of the soom) watching 2 statues fight in the middle of the room. Symbolic of the 12 seats at the high table. John then travels to Rome. Has an incredibly stylish montage of his dealings at the Continental. Then it's off to perform the hit. You are introduced to and filled in quickly of the significance of the "target". She is ruthless and powerful, yet sophisticated and feminine. I like to believe that bit of conversation before she passes about damnation... she said she feared damnation. I believe John shot her to save her soul. She's Italian. Obviously catholic. If she had died by her own hand, she'd be damned. And this is just half the movie. You still have the Santino double cross. The Cassian arc of a story. The Bowry King. Not to mention all the memorable action. The pencil. The Sumo guy. The violinist who shot him twice point blank range. The absolute devastating castration at the train station. The dog. The BALLER FLEX by Winston stopping 200 people to focus on John. I hope in reflection that you will see you actually liked the movie a lot. Yes, I saw you bored during some of the extended action scenes, but you, much like John, have to endure the trip to get to the meat and potatos of what's going on.
I would suggest that Kristin doesnt react to any more John Wick movies, as i cant see it being enjoyable watching someone react who is clearly not into it.
She herself said that she wasn't excited for part 3. In theory it would be better not to watch it because it would basically be "the same thing" as the second one. Just a bigger action movie with more fights that does not focus on story. Clearly I disagree with this thinking, but if the person thinks this way, it's better don't waste time watching. I don't know.
FYI The Benelli M4 is semi-automatic shotgun not a pump action. A 1911 in 45acp mag holds 7 round standard if it was 9mm it will more around 15 but at that point is a 2011. 45acp is a bigger round than 9mm. size effect capacity.
I must be among the few. Because i felt like every movie did nothing but get worse past 1. The first movie was great and everything after that was nothing but an excuse for an action scene regardless of how it effected the story.
2 was different than the first in many ways. Copy and pasted? 2 and 4 are my favorites. The writer fell so short? Take it to the next level? He definitely did. A lot of things are beat for beat being a follow up, but has its differences. I really can’t get in line with Kristen as if this wasn’t so good or didn’t reach the heights she saying it could. It did all that. This film has no substance?? Jeez lol This critique is frustrating. 😅
Kristen, as for the tattoos, these people do not work for all the same family, Common works with the Italian family , there's also Russian family, japanese , chinese etc etc. John is with the Romany family. .(Gypsy's) So his tattoos are not going to be the same as the Italian guys etc.
Kristen has a particular taste in movies that I think most folks would question. Weeping at Armageddon a truly absurd movie of oil rig drillers landing on a comet. I mean watch her X-Men reactions. Two of the moves she's enjoyed the least are the best movies, Logan and Deadpool. The Logan reaction in particular is odd, because it's clearly not what she wanted from an X-Men movie, and that's why she was cool to it even when acknowledging it's strengths. She wanted some sort of storyline she's describing here, while ignoring the world building that takes place in this movie, and this movie's emphasis on comedy. The comedy establishes the tone of this movie. There are emotional elements motivating the characters, but we're here for a good time. If martial arts and "gun fu" isn't your thing, that's cool. But do not hold action moives outside of your lane to standards you don't hold things like Armageddon to.
If that wasn't possible, people wouldn't have been so compelled by the storyline in the first movie. You can have good action as well as a good storyline in an action movie. Sorry not everybody's a child like you.
@CinePals Fun Fact: The manager of the Continental Rome is none other than the original Django (Franco Nero). Quentin Tarantino even gave him a cameo with Jamie Foxx in DJANGO UNCHAINED. Also, the guy (Peter Serafinowicz) who gives Wick all his weapons voiced Darth Maul in THE PHANTOM MENACE.
Ya'll are crazy! This movie was even better than the first one. If you don't like this one than you probably won't like the next two. This is what the movies are. Action and world building! What more do you want. And Keanu as John Wick is awesome. Wth are ya'll not seeing?
Christina liked the entire movie. She had her mouth open, freaking out the entire time, saying this was crazy and that was crazy. This was awesome, that was awesome. She praised every fight scene when it occurred. She genuinely flipped out when the sister offed herself and didn't see that coming. She enjoyed the banter between Common and Keanu. She called out loud how she really liked the rules of the Continental. She thought the scene when all the assassins were coming after Keanu was cool. Basically, Chris likes the entire film from front to back and laughs at every part of the film she was supposed to. It's like seeing someone laughing at a comedy show the entire show, then at the end saying, "Nah, I didn't like it." Or eating an entire dinner, cleaning the plate, and then asking for your money back because it wasn't cooked "right" or "you didn't like it." Girl, your body language and face give it away the whole time and it is quite alright to simply like something. LOL.
Or you can like parts or aspects of a movie and not the movie as a whole. For me, the sequels miss the mark, I can enjoy them in part, however I don't enjoy them in general.
@@JayTheDodo Sure can, and as my comment states. She clearly liked the entire thing and for the reasons I mentioned. I am speaking of Christina's reaction. But of course one can do as you mentioned.
@@pen1208 You're watching an edited version of a reaction, so you're not in the position to say she liked the 'entire movie' as you never saw her react to the entire movie. Regardless, if she says she didn't enjoy the movie perhaps she didn't enjoy the movie.
@@JayTheDodo To be fair, I didn't mention all her other reactions, in which she changes her mind in real time to match others' opinions. I am speaking of a greater, inauthentic reaction history. Also, perhaps she did and is simply inauthentic based on her grander catalog. Seems both could be true. I am not saying you are wrong. Just my statement is just as probable, maybe even more so, based on her larger body of work.
Wow I thought I was the only one who picked up on that! And even in the first movie, she sooo identified with John Wick's character. She claimed she too was heavily trained in martial arts, as a kid she fought for noble causes like defending others against bullies, and she lived by a strict code of ethics (never bullied anyone, never striking anyone until they struck her three times). Yeah, to be so engaged only to bash the movie at the end screamed inauthenticity.
John shot the sister instead of letting her bleed out because suicide is a sin. He did it to save her soul. The marker Winston gave John was Santino’s completed marker
No, it's not. Haven't you seen the third movie? It's the marker from Sophia (Halle Berry). Oh no, wait. He took that from the book in the library. My bad.
@@Stephanie-es7wvwe both went to the same place 😂. After I thought about it, it was the only thing that made sense because there was only one marker used in the next 2 movies. Unless it rears its ugly head in Chapter 5?
I think they used Baba Yaga because more people have heard of her; The male counterpart to Baba Yaga is a lot more obscure and the names are a bit less compelling. The correct names would be Babay, Jezibaba and Jedza but they aren't well-known, nor do they sound intimidating/fun to utilize. Plus, Baba Yaga is kind of a "boogey-man" figure in certain respects except it's an old woman as opposed to a man.
Fun fact about the staris scene: Keanu's stunt double passed out three times from pain (after each take of falling down the stairs) as he was fully going for it
*“With a FUCKING PENCIL!! Who the fuck can do that?”* I love how this clearly hardened and experience criminal says that like that is crossing a line. I remember getting incredibly excited when I saw him grab the pencil and then IMMEDIATELY regretting it when he stabbed it through a guys ear.🤮🤮🤣🤣
John Wick is a great movie. The following chapters are action movies. If you want it better write your own story. I would really love to see another take on the story and see what could be improved. Gun lovers and martial artist's love these movies in the way that the actors really put in the effort in the realism of the action. Example is how John Wick actually handles his firearms. Keanu actually trained with live firearms and is quite good at it.
One thing that blows my mind is that Ian McShane (Winston) was around 73 years old when this came out in 2017. The guy looks so good for his age! And of course he has one of the best voices in the industry!
this is the worst criticism of a movie everrrr. i watch your movie reactions all the time and to be this harsh on one the best modern classics ever is beyond crazy. i think the guy should react to the 3rd film himself or im not watching the reaction period!!
John killing Santino in The Continental was really his only choice. Santino was taking over New York, he could've very well taken over The Continental as well and had John's membership revoked anyway. Killing Santino stopped the New York takeover, John got his revenge, he kept his end of the deal that he made with Laurence Fishburn's character to end the war before it affected his people and the only thing that it changed for John was that he doesn't have a sanctuary anymore. Because if Santino was still alive and John left the hotel Santino's $7 million was still on his head, so assassins are going to come after him anyway.
The suits cost about $50,000 for one capable of stopping rifle rounds (Threat level IV). Trained soldiers or operatives would never attack in more than 5 together so you can't kill then all together in full auto fire or explosives. Professional killers usually work in 3 to 5 men teams even if you have 100s. If not one grenade would kill them all. John's riffle is capable of full auto but because they are small groups he has to fire in small burst of 1 to 3 shots to kill them and not run out of ammo. 77 kills on JW1, 128 kills in JW 2, 94 kills in JW 3 and, 140 kills in JW4 439 total all films.
If you're upset because you feel like "baba yaga" is a female witch. Why are you rolling your eyes when they say boogeyman? Wouldn't Boogeyman be the term you feel they should be using and not "baba yaga".
You said that it was 'getting old' that they kept mentioning his dog. I'm not sure you realised that this takes place a few days after the events of the first movie.
@@wippletits if its a reaction channel, why do they review and analyze what they watched.. also I get the thing about objectivity and opinions, but the people who are triggered here are the ones who love this movie so much. Its actually more than one emotion and I think I speak for a lot of people when I talk about emotion. I think what bothered people was why watch a movie in which you are clearly not interested and not able to show appreciation..just for more content? maybe,..... I like her reactions in comedy and drama genre, but this is actually a L take ... she should not react to John Wick anymore...
John wick as a character is flat? The fight at the beginning is slow? You guys didn't watch the same movie that the rest of us did. Wow. You guys really missed the ball on this one.
He is flat in the second movie though. Caine goes through the same arc and showed a lot more depth and how they should've gone about handling John Wick's character in this movie.
I love how John can trash talk in pretty much every language 😄 Makes sense in-universe too, since he's been around a long time. He probably speaks all of the languages represented on the High Table.
3 is a complete waste of time, I have serious issues with 3 being absolutely pointless. I'll get more into that in the proper comment section, don't want to spoil anything ahead of time.
@@endless013 you are buggin... Literally everything we love about the franchise is all jam packed into 3. I don't wanna post spoilers but u are trippin face
@@dejavu2030 yes all the amazing flashy jangling of the keys for our entertainment is all there, but that plot is straight trash and I'll be hitting that with a car in the proper comment section. My problem isn't the fun flashy stuff just go watch it again but pay attention to the plot part.
It's clearly a single stack magazine for what they clearly stated was a .45 ACP round. He knows nothing about firearms but confidently stated a falsehood like he did know. That is annoying.
More powerful? What the hell do you mean? John Wick is a human being. He gets hurt alot because he is human. It's realistic. He still comes out on top, because he is the best. Geez. I know, everyone is allowed to have an opinion, but Kristens criticism of this movie is just insufferable. Don't watch action movies if you expect a deep oscar worthy plot.🙄
He does become more powerful in 3 and 4 though. Way to keep your standards low and live in a bubble. There are plenty of action movies out there with good stories that doesn't have a "deep oscar worthy plot", but I guess that would be hard to know from inside that bubble.
Kristen's negative reaction to this 2nd installment made absolutely no sense to me. This storyline was perfect because it lines up perfectly to what you will see for John Wick 3 storyline. This film was not hours of fluff at all because you get what u should all be already expecting which is action sequences amazing fight scenes, very important fundamental world building and set-up and a plot that needed to happen for u as the audience to get to the real plot of the story from John Wick 3 onwards. Your critic is not harsh, its borderline insane if u ask me. Nothing you said made sense. I honestly just don't think these types of films is your cup of tea!! And i am one for negative critic in movies but u got to make it make sense which u don't here at all.
Even though you guys didn't vibe with Chapter 2, I do hope you guys watch Chapter 3 and Chapter 4!! (I don't agree with y'alls thoughts on Chapter 2. John Wick Chapter 2 is NOT boring and doesn't fall short!)
The manager of the Rome Continental, actor Franco Nero. As a teenager. I saw him play bad-ass characters in brutal films in his younger days. Mom and dad named my youngest brother Franco…In a deleted scene John Wick paid a courtesy visit to the Pope himself. The Pope knew John personally. John gave the Pope a ‘heads up’ on his hit.
Can't wait to see you guys when you watch 4. John Wick 3 is really good, but John Wick 4 is a work of art, and probably the best of the 4. I agree #1 was better than 2, and maybe better then 3, though 3 is better then 2, but Kristen, get ready because #4 will leave #1 far in it's rearview mirror.
The world building gets better and better. Tbh its phenomenal compared to so many other movie trilogy or series. They pretty much add new lore and locations every movie. Pretty neat 😊 Your faves when he pulled the trigger and broke the rules was greag, should be the thumbnail 100%. 😂
Diantonio told him were all was so he could kill all and get out (special task, first movie). He gave Diantonio the marker for that, and when Diantonio wants him to make good on the marker he must do it!
Totally disagree with Kristen’s opinion. The best part of JWII is that the world is expanded. It’s a fight movie that’s fashioned like a video game. You get what you get. Also, don’t understand people who are more upset about dogs dying over humans.
Isn’t the boogeyman just a general terrifying being? The baba yaga being a witch in folktale is right, but you don’t have to roll your eyes every time they call him that 😂
I'm not sure what you were expecting, Kristen. These movies are very upfront about what they are and what you're getting. However, you're not alone in your feelings about this film. A lot of people consider this one to be the weakest of the franchise. I personally don't share that sentiment, but that's me.
It was explained in the first movie that John Wick was called Baba Yaga but he was actually the one who killed it, but still in their world, John is called "Baba Yaga" even tho it means "Witch" That's why the man with the beard said "Baba Yaga". 😑
Fun trivia, Keanu does pretty much all the stunt driving while shooting. The trainer even said that it was scary how good he was at shooting targets while stunt driving. 😤
Little fun fact Keanu Reeves and Peter stormare who is the bad guy in the beginning of the movie they have acted against each other before in Constantine so you know when Satan himself is scared of John Wick you know that's not a good sign 😂
If you did not enjoy this one, you might as well stop watching. The movies are meant to be exactly what they are "action".
Facts!!!
Exactly. They aren’t meant to be Shakespeare. They are fun and full of action.
What a shame! John Wick 2 to me is top of the list in the franchise followed closely by JW4, then JW3 and then JW1. If you are someone who isn't a fan of action, please don't put yourself through the next 2 films coz I cannot stand undeserved criticism for a legendary franchise like this one.
You can have depth and action ,Have you seen Shogun ?
@@TheCosmic_Eddie yes or you can have one.
Babay or Babai (Russian: Бабай) is a night spirit (Bogeyman) in Slavic folklore. According to beliefs, he abducts children who do not sleep at night or behave badly.[1] He is also called Babayka (Russian: Бабайка), Babayko (Ukrainian: Бабайко) or Bobo (Babok, Bebok) (Polish), although the term may also be applied to his female equivalent.[2]
dont know about babok but in my region we had Baba Jaga
Do the Babadook have anything to do with it?
Thank you, I get tired of people who think the term only applies to female witch, it's multi depending on the folklore of each culture
Thank you cause I’m so tired of him rolling his eyes when they say it
That's not what they use....Baba Yaga is an old witch with chicken legs
The whole movie gave us new and better things compared to the first part in terms of action scenes, fights, and variety. It introduced a very dangerous villain who made us feel that John Wick was in more danger than with the villain from the first part. It also expanded our knowledge of this intriguing world and provided a good foundation for the upcoming parts of the story. Yet, you still say the movie didn’t offer anything new in terms of the plot, and that you're not interested in the rest of the events. Honestly, I don’t know what more you wanted to see.
I mean they are a little confused on a lot of stuff that happens. He rolls his eyes everytime anyone calls John Baba Yaga and thinks the Benelli is a pump and that the 1911 he got "absolutely holds more than 7. BuT ok" he talks way to much for how silly the things he says make him seem. I have no idea what they could've wanted more from this movie because if they got it then they'd say it's unrealistic and they got pulled out of it but then when they get this movie which a lot of people call their favorite it's bland and doesn't add "anything"
these guys don't have the proper skill of analysis, I only see Achara with this skill...honestly, they should just make it only reaction type rather than giving their take because their analysis isn't standard enough to be classified as reviewer...
@@chilling_muser It isn’t a review tho
I'm not sure what you expect from John Wick as a character they literally told you in the first 2 films what his character is. He is a man of focus and sheer 'fucking' will and that's how Keanu plays him. He gets hit and he gets hurt but he wills his way through it. He is essentially a serious Jackie Chan character.
Bruh I'm ok if someone don't like a movie because its not their cup of tea. But why is Kristen so mad and being so disrespectful? She basically called the director incompetent.
@@troxtor866 Not gonna lie, I tend to skip hers, as she talks about a lot of unrelated things, laughs out loud about jokes in her head she doesn't even say out loud, has entire conversations during a film, and many times talks to her co-host when they are clearly attempting to pay attention to something within a film. It is tough, though, because she is often in reactions with others whom I like. Like this one, for example, or with Stephanie. Steph makes me laugh 100% of the time.
@@troxtor866 incompetent director with a movie that grossed over $200M. 🤷🏾♂️
@@isaacsello6097 "Who the fuck can do that?"
@@troxtor866People watch John Wick, which is first and foremost an action film, and have the nerve to say that the director is incompetent lol. This is a very prejudiced thought regarding the action genre, as it comes from the mentality of people who think that good cinema is that of films with "good stories".
Kristen may as well stop watching John Wick now if she thinks it's all the same, every one is poor john getting into sometrouble or another but each one is different you have to love these movies to appreciate them
exactly, they need to put up people who can appreciate these movies or don't touch on it at all
Agreed
Indeed..
@@chilling_muser why? It's refreshing to see someone being critical instead of praising them like as if these are the best movies ever made
@@joe.banana I find her to be one of the more shallow reactors on this channel. Her real criticism was that a puppy died in the first movie.
I will say I understand the criticism - HOWEVER! The second movie is what sets up the 3rd and 4th movie which are just absolute masterclasses in how action movies should be and could have evolved into.
There nothing out there like John Wick.
Kristen is straight tripping, I like her alot but she’s deff blind here and missing a lot of the great stunts and world building this film created to give you a bigger scope of the underworld to setup the next film along with introduction of key new characters and the high table. She was expecting another wtf moment like the puppy death scene in the first one and that’s just not what this franchise is about. Rules are now broken and you’re about to find out what that means in the next film. I expect a apology at the start of John wick 3 before we “Open a contract on her” and she’s no longer invited to the bbqs lol
What is this? I mean we get it if the movie didn't fit Kristen's taste but to say that the director had nothing to elevate this movie? The director is a stuntman himself and the whole movie are peak creativity of combat scenes.
And in the end all I get from her is anger for being upset about the fake death dog scene in the first one and underutilization of a woman character. I really thought she was joking but she was seriously bashing the director for that. Like cm on.
Right she definitely went too far in how she judged the director who did his thing with these movies they aren't meant to have deep storylines they are fun action films that have a lot of lore and spectacle and they were as what they are
Well not every stuntman can be a director right ? Yes the director was very beneficial for the film to have amazing action sequences, but just because you are a stuntman doesn’t automatically make you a good filmmaker, it’s just a skill that can elevate a movie.
If you also actually listened to what she was saying is , She felt that MOST of the cast was underutilized which can be true or false by the individual viewer.
@@TheCosmic_Eddie but to act like the guy was incompetent is where she was wrong it's one thing to have an opinion but she said some things that were uncalled for and disrespectful
@@TheCosmic_EddieHe's a great action filmmaker! Isn't that enough? You've watched all the John Wick movies that are ACTION MOVIES and you have the nerve to say the director isn't good? Action is really one of the most undervalued film genres by this pedantic view of "good cinema". Thats sucks!
@@TheCosmic_Eddie Again filmmaking isn't narrow, every genre has different approach and technique to deliver and for this movie to get very high ratings, even higher than the first one, from not only viewers but critics alike tells you a lot of his work as a pure action flick director.
And like I said in my reply to other comment, it's ok if she doesn't like a movie or the approach on some aspect of the movie. The problem is she was so aggressive and went off on the director. I really thought she was joking at first but you can see she was genuinely upset with the director.
It’s so sad that Kristen missed the depth of this movie I understand it can be easy for people to miss but there is so much underlying story in these movies and it goes over peoples heads a lot. The John Wick franchise is the perfect example of show me don’t tell me and people ask for that all the time but the second they’re not told people tend to miss the fine details then say the story was bad it’s so unfortunate, but I respect the opinion. It’s just that what you want is there and you failed to pick up on it. Also Michael a 1911 does hold 7 rounds if it’s in 45 ACP which they stated it was, a benelli M4 is a semi automatic shotgun not a pump action, and for God sakes man lol Baba Yaga is also known as the boogeyman. Babayka from Slavic origin down the road turned into the Russian translation of babayaga and babayka is the boogeyman. Lastly to be clear the boogeyman is referred to as many mythical creatures because the boogeyman is just a monster than comes and takes people away in the night it is not a specific creature itself.
I just want to be clear on this. I’m not pressed about how Kristen or Michael feel about the movie that’s completely within their right and also it’s a first watch and an instant review sometimes those can be hard to do if you missed things so no judgement on my part I just wanted to clarify some things.
John Wick meant for action enthusiast and people that enjoy the lure of the underworld rules and codes.
It's ok if you said you don't like it. But to call the director has nothing because he was creating something that not for you? She was out of line man.
She didn't understand this series. This is not about story, this is just a vehicle. This is about martial arts. The art of fighting and rules and codes. That's it.
yall want him to be less beat up, but you learn all the movies take place like over 1 to 3 months. While the first 3 taking place within 2 to 3 weeks
… you don’t see John wick movies for the storytelling. You see them for the intense fight scenes. Although, I do enjoy the world building they’ve done. Also, I don’t know what you want out of a character for John Wick. He’s a cold blooded killer. That’s it. Good luck enjoying the other 2 movies.
The gun and clothes/body armor shopping scene feels so much like something from a video game that I’m still genuinely surprised that no major game company has made a John Wick video game in the decade since the first movie came out. No not those small games that barely anyone played, I mean a large scale action game that feels like Uncharted meets Metal Gear Solid meets Hitman.
It could be about the “Impossible Task” that John Wick did that earned him his freedom.
Lot of games and movies were inspired by John Wick. Big one is Watch Dogs 3 there you have a hitman who has the moves of John Wick.
The Max Payne Series is John Wick they probably didn't want to just rehash that. They did make a VR game which was pretty fun.
The chaos of that scene kind of felt like the ground floor of the campaign mission No Russians in Modern Warfare 3.
Check out John Wick Hex. it is a John Wick PC game
Maybe they're smart enough to realize how bad movie based video games ALWAYS are.
Reminder:
1) It is a an action movie. The movie justified the genre with amazing action sequences.
2) What do you expect from an action movie? Story and suspense 😅
3) The movie has a very good story telling introducing the in-depth mafia rule. No other action movies did that.
4) There are emotional elements. The movie itself is not so subtle.
5) The making of the movie is amazing. There are great scenes well made
Please consider these at least when watching the 3rd part
Yeah but half the reason the first movie was as successful as it was, was because of the accuracy and realism of it. People were freaking out about the reloading, bullet counting, actual hand to hand combat, etc. They tried to one up all of that in this one (which I agree with you, the action is top tier) but they loose a lot of the small details/magic that the first one had. Also the story in the first one is so easy for almost anyone to relate to. This one's story doesnt really touch your heart or make you emotional. While i personally really like this movie, from a movie reviewers perspective this one does pale a LOT in comparison to the original.
Kristen is awesome but she's probably not the best one to react to this movie. She was right about the storyline but this movie was supposed to be all about martial art and gunplay.
From the use of weapons and environment to hand to hand combat, the choreography is so rich they tell a story in itself. Something that not everyone can see or enjoy.
Guys you can't expect someone who literally flinches/looks away when action/stunts happen to actually enjoy a stunt based action film LMAO she really just be enduring those scenes 😂😂😂 so she's only got 20%of movie to watch
On an episode of Stuntmen React on Corridors Crew on RUclips, a stuntman said quote “John Wick is stuntman porn”, and he’s absolutely right.
Well it was directed by a former stunt man
The thing alot of people don't realize is the director for these movies is a former stuntman, who was the stand in for Brandon Lee in The Crow.
He was Keanu's double in the Matrix movies, too. Having a stuntman as a director reeeeeeally helps how they shoot the action.
I don't think it's something you realize. You either know it or not
what does that have to do with anything? Every director started somewhere, James Cameron used to be a truck driver. And?
@@sproductionsinc It's mainly that Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski went to Hong Kong to shoot Man of Tai Chi a year before John Wick, and that's where they learned about how to do a Hong Kong production and apply it to Hollywood. Chad Stahelski has mentioned it interviews about how everybody in a production in Hong Kong has stunt experience, which opened his eyes up. He's owned his stunt company since 1997.
They also got help from Yuen Woo Ping and his team over, who also showed them how it's done on The Matrix 1-3.
That's why they had nothing noteworthy going on in their careers for nearly 10 years after Matrix 3, which only changed after they went to Hong Kong.
I respect peoples opinion but I guess Kristen is not into these kind of action movies, but know this John Wick films are peak action, the setup, The story the depth of it not all can understand...... They are LEGEND
And especially when a billion dollar franchise doesn’t lie.
This is not the movie for her. She started out not liking the writer and never recovered. This is a great action movie. Maybe not her genre.
From how she talk you can see how she looked down on the director after her experience with the first movie and that's why every small things triggered her in this one.
@@troxtor866 She looks down on everything that does not go with her taste.
It is called "Narcissism".
Let's take a moment to thank Eva Longoria. She took a chance and executive produced the first film resulting in the entire franchise!
Tailor: "Lining?"
John: "Tactical."
I loved how this ended. John limping away with his dog trotting beside him, looking at people checking their phones and realizing his situation then takes off running!
Hope she enters the John Wick world! 🙏 Maybe as a manager of a mexican Continental?! 🤔🙏
The world building in this series is truly admirable. The team managed to introduce a character and his mysterious background with minimal dialogue, but with such confidence that the audience immediately understood the world of John Wick was a fabricated society. Great lore, societal hierarchy, and with heart! I don't think the movies would be as successful if Keanu wasn't the star.
Gotta disagree with Kristen here. JW Chapter 2 has PLENTY of substance; there's not an ounce of 'fluff' in this film imo. It reveals more of the world the assassins inhabit and it's machinations, the action/fight choreography is immaculate and we finally see what John can do with a 'f-n pencil'! 😂
Kristen has a right to her opinion of course, but so do we, and I for one feel she was way too harsh on this movie. That being said, I still enjoy you guys' reactions 💯 Keep up the good work 👍
She came into this series super negative especially after they killed the dog in this. Which she harbors a hate for the writer for some reason..somebody needs to tell her the dog is alright in real life. She's clearly not understanding that she's watching a story
@@ghostlee6434 Exactly 💯
I mean it's just a movie after all, it's not that serious 🤷
nah the entire intro is a filler fluff. Repeated lines, John coming to get a photo and a car where none of those items come into play in any way later (neither does Leguizamo's character btw). If the movie started with Santino knocking at John's door, you wouldn't miss anything.
@@joe.banana I disagree, but as I stated earlier we all have a right to our opinions 👍
@@joe.banana It's called character exposition. It was done that way because it was meant for two audiences, those who see this movie as continuation and those who watch it as stand alone movie.
my man really said "i'm gonna make this pencil disappear"
he Jokered the shit out of it :D
TADA!!! It's gone...
"Lacked storyline" I believe was an early response. Not giving yourself time to digest what you saw.
First off, the original was meant to be a stand alone project. The concept of sequels was not considered until they saw the response to the first movie.
They wrapped up a loose end from the first movie, and then quickly shuffled into a new plot line.
The introduction of the Italian sect of this underworld brought with it a new facet of this underworld. The Marker, which brought the introduction of the High Table.
We learn that John owes dues from hus past and must kill a " Friend against his will. One thing you missed from the museum that Samtono was in. There was a display of 12 marble statues (6 lined up on either side of the soom) watching 2 statues fight in the middle of the room. Symbolic of the 12 seats at the high table.
John then travels to Rome. Has an incredibly stylish montage of his dealings at the Continental. Then it's off to perform the hit.
You are introduced to and filled in quickly of the significance of the "target". She is ruthless and powerful, yet sophisticated and feminine. I like to believe that bit of conversation before she passes about damnation... she said she feared damnation. I believe John shot her to save her soul. She's Italian. Obviously catholic. If she had died by her own hand, she'd be damned.
And this is just half the movie. You still have the Santino double cross. The Cassian arc of a story. The Bowry King. Not to mention all the memorable action. The pencil. The Sumo guy. The violinist who shot him twice point blank range. The absolute devastating castration at the train station. The dog. The BALLER FLEX by Winston stopping 200 people to focus on John.
I hope in reflection that you will see you actually liked the movie a lot. Yes, I saw you bored during some of the extended action scenes, but you, much like John, have to endure the trip to get to the meat and potatos of what's going on.
I would suggest that Kristin doesnt react to any more John Wick movies, as i cant see it being enjoyable watching someone react who is clearly not into it.
I agree, I agree, I agree 💯
She herself said that she wasn't excited for part 3. In theory it would be better not to watch it because it would basically be "the same thing" as the second one. Just a bigger action movie with more fights that does not focus on story. Clearly I disagree with this thinking, but if the person thinks this way, it's better don't waste time watching. I don't know.
Agreed 100%.
"I'd like a tasting" - what a great line!
That's one of my favorite scenes in this movie
FYI The Benelli M4 is semi-automatic shotgun not a pump action. A 1911 in 45acp mag holds 7 round standard if it was 9mm it will more around 15 but at that point is a 2011. 45acp is a bigger round than 9mm. size effect capacity.
these films has made me want a Benelli and Kimber to add to my new collection even more..i also REALLY want the Pit Viper, but that price..oof lol
Yeah in this economy we need to be rich for that gun
Double stacked baby!
It's an action movie girl. You're probably one of the very few who had an issue with this movie.
And I mean VERY FEW!
@@fenway2kenterprisesllc717 Both critics and viewers gave the movie higher ratings than the first one. That saying a lot.
Dumb woman
Typical girl.
I must be among the few. Because i felt like every movie did nothing but get worse past 1. The first movie was great and everything after that was nothing but an excuse for an action scene regardless of how it effected the story.
Kristen's take on this movie is a HUGE L lol! John Wick 2 is ever bit as good as the first 1. The first two are master pieces.
2 was different than the first in many ways. Copy and pasted? 2 and 4 are my favorites. The writer fell so short? Take it to the next level? He definitely did. A lot of things are beat for beat being a follow up, but has its differences. I really can’t get in line with Kristen as if this wasn’t so good or didn’t reach the heights she saying it could. It did all that. This film has no substance?? Jeez lol This critique is frustrating. 😅
Kristen, as for the tattoos, these people do not work for all the same family, Common works with the Italian family , there's also Russian family, japanese , chinese etc etc. John is with the Romany family. .(Gypsy's) So his tattoos are not going to be the same as the Italian guys etc.
Kristen has a particular taste in movies that I think most folks would question. Weeping at Armageddon a truly absurd movie of oil rig drillers landing on a comet. I mean watch her X-Men reactions. Two of the moves she's enjoyed the least are the best movies, Logan and Deadpool. The Logan reaction in particular is odd, because it's clearly not what she wanted from an X-Men movie, and that's why she was cool to it even when acknowledging it's strengths. She wanted some sort of storyline she's describing here, while ignoring the world building that takes place in this movie, and this movie's emphasis on comedy. The comedy establishes the tone of this movie. There are emotional elements motivating the characters, but we're here for a good time. If martial arts and "gun fu" isn't your thing, that's cool. But do not hold action moives outside of your lane to standards you don't hold things like Armageddon to.
Who asks for a compelling storyline in a ACTION MOVIE. That’s like watching porn and getting mad because it’s not enough dialogue 😂
What a cocky comment😂.Took a laugh out of me
If that wasn't possible, people wouldn't have been so compelled by the storyline in the first movie. You can have good action as well as a good storyline in an action movie. Sorry not everybody's a child like you.
@CinePals Fun Fact: The manager of the Continental Rome is none other than the original Django (Franco Nero). Quentin Tarantino even gave him a cameo with Jamie Foxx in DJANGO UNCHAINED. Also, the guy (Peter Serafinowicz) who gives Wick all his weapons voiced Darth Maul in THE PHANTOM MENACE.
Ya'll are crazy! This movie was even better than the first one. If you don't like this one than you probably won't like the next two. This is what the movies are. Action and world building! What more do you want. And Keanu as John Wick is awesome. Wth are ya'll not seeing?
46:42 Single stack 1911 mag does in fact only hold 7 rounds of .45ACP
Each movie take you deeper into the inner workings of this secret society of assassins.
Christina liked the entire movie. She had her mouth open, freaking out the entire time, saying this was crazy and that was crazy. This was awesome, that was awesome. She praised every fight scene when it occurred. She genuinely flipped out when the sister offed herself and didn't see that coming. She enjoyed the banter between Common and Keanu. She called out loud how she really liked the rules of the Continental. She thought the scene when all the assassins were coming after Keanu was cool. Basically, Chris likes the entire film from front to back and laughs at every part of the film she was supposed to. It's like seeing someone laughing at a comedy show the entire show, then at the end saying, "Nah, I didn't like it." Or eating an entire dinner, cleaning the plate, and then asking for your money back because it wasn't cooked "right" or "you didn't like it." Girl, your body language and face give it away the whole time and it is quite alright to simply like something. LOL.
Or you can like parts or aspects of a movie and not the movie as a whole. For me, the sequels miss the mark, I can enjoy them in part, however I don't enjoy them in general.
@@JayTheDodo Sure can, and as my comment states. She clearly liked the entire thing and for the reasons I mentioned. I am speaking of Christina's reaction. But of course one can do as you mentioned.
@@pen1208 You're watching an edited version of a reaction, so you're not in the position to say she liked the 'entire movie' as you never saw her react to the entire movie. Regardless, if she says she didn't enjoy the movie perhaps she didn't enjoy the movie.
@@JayTheDodo To be fair, I didn't mention all her other reactions, in which she changes her mind in real time to match others' opinions. I am speaking of a greater, inauthentic reaction history. Also, perhaps she did and is simply inauthentic based on her grander catalog. Seems both could be true. I am not saying you are wrong. Just my statement is just as probable, maybe even more so, based on her larger body of work.
Wow I thought I was the only one who picked up on that! And even in the first movie, she sooo identified with John Wick's character. She claimed she too was heavily trained in martial arts, as a kid she fought for noble causes like defending others against bullies, and she lived by a strict code of ethics (never bullied anyone, never striking anyone until they struck her three times).
Yeah, to be so engaged only to bash the movie at the end screamed inauthenticity.
John shot the sister instead of letting her bleed out because suicide is a sin. He did it to save her soul. The marker Winston gave John was Santino’s completed marker
No, it's not. Haven't you seen the third movie? It's the marker from Sophia (Halle Berry). Oh no, wait. He took that from the book in the library. My bad.
@@Stephanie-es7wvwe both went to the same place 😂. After I thought about it, it was the only thing that made sense because there was only one marker used in the next 2 movies. Unless it rears its ugly head in Chapter 5?
Technically the Baba Yaga thing is correct, it's just not supposed to be spelled that way. Probably changed for English audiences.
I think they used Baba Yaga because more people have heard of her; The male counterpart to Baba Yaga is a lot more obscure and the names are a bit less compelling. The correct names would be Babay, Jezibaba and Jedza but they aren't well-known, nor do they sound intimidating/fun to utilize.
Plus, Baba Yaga is kind of a "boogey-man" figure in certain respects except it's an old woman as opposed to a man.
This reaction is a prime example of why Achara Kirk has been and will be the only sensible reactor on this channel. Period.
yeah, more Achara. And Michael is a good companion.
Fun fact about the staris scene: Keanu's stunt double passed out three times from pain (after each take of falling down the stairs) as he was fully going for it
How is that fact fun
u can't expect depth from an action flick Kristen😄😄😄😄😂😂😂😂 u just roll with the flow ....
She wouldnt not know "Depth" it if was tangling off of her titty...
*“With a FUCKING PENCIL!! Who the fuck can do that?”* I love how this clearly hardened and experience criminal says that like that is crossing a line. I remember getting incredibly excited when I saw him grab the pencil and then IMMEDIATELY regretting it when he stabbed it through a guys ear.🤮🤮🤣🤣
It seems pretty easy to do lol
John Wick is a great movie. The following chapters are action movies. If you want it better write your own story. I would really love to see another take on the story and see what could be improved. Gun lovers and martial artist's love these movies in the way that the actors really put in the effort in the realism of the action. Example is how John Wick actually handles his firearms. Keanu actually trained with live firearms and is quite good at it.
Half assed?
Please
Has anyone of you seen
Matrix 4 or the MCU post endgame?
Aurelio, "John, what the hell, man. I thought you loved this car... and I don't know if you noticed, but you got a crack in your windshield."
One thing that blows my mind is that Ian McShane (Winston) was around 73 years old when this came out in 2017. The guy looks so good for his age! And of course he has one of the best voices in the industry!
He is the bodification of ASMR.
He steals the scene in ALL movies he is in.
That mag absolutely does not hold more than seven.. it's a 1911, 45 ACP... It has a 7 round mag.
this is the worst criticism of a movie everrrr. i watch your movie reactions all the time and to be this harsh on one the best modern classics ever is beyond crazy. i think the guy should react to the 3rd film himself or im not watching the reaction period!!
Ok😂 I’m sure the channel will do just fine without your view
Michael you are getting on my nerves...Baba yaga in Russia is the boogyman...just like Freddy Krueger can be a boogyman
Thank you!!! Michael is hot but not very smart. it's because of the conjuring and other movies he doesn't get it
Let stunt guys do there thing, and you get movies made for people who love action.
3 and 4 are gonna go even crazier
Someone tell Stephensonpino that the movie isn’t real. No dogs actually died. The writer didn’t actually kill a puppy.
So, so glad you're continuing with this world. The lore is so interesting. The layers.
John killing Santino in The Continental was really his only choice. Santino was taking over New York, he could've very well taken over The Continental as well and had John's membership revoked anyway. Killing Santino stopped the New York takeover, John got his revenge, he kept his end of the deal that he made with Laurence Fishburn's character to end the war before it affected his people and the only thing that it changed for John was that he doesn't have a sanctuary anymore. Because if Santino was still alive and John left the hotel Santino's $7 million was still on his head, so assassins are going to come after him anyway.
Well you should end it here if you didnt like this one. You'll just be wasting your time continuing this franchise🤷♂️
Dang kristen. The movie wasn't that bad. You were too harsh on it
The suits cost about $50,000 for one capable of stopping rifle rounds (Threat level IV). Trained soldiers or operatives would never attack in more than 5 together so you can't kill then all together in full auto fire or explosives. Professional killers usually work in 3 to 5 men teams even if you have 100s. If not one grenade would kill them all. John's riffle is capable of full auto but because they are small groups he has to fire in small burst of 1 to 3 shots to kill them and not run out of ammo. 77 kills on JW1, 128 kills in JW 2, 94 kills in JW 3 and, 140 kills in JW4 439 total all films.
My personal fave of this series
If you're upset because you feel like "baba yaga" is a female witch. Why are you rolling your eyes when they say boogeyman? Wouldn't Boogeyman be the term you feel they should be using and not "baba yaga".
It's because of the conjuring 🙄 😂
You said that it was 'getting old' that they kept mentioning his dog. I'm not sure you realised that this takes place a few days after the events of the first movie.
2 weeks to be exact. The entire franchise takes place over a span of 6 months.
If Kristen thinks the fighting is boring, then I dunno what she's doing here.
@@wippletits if its a reaction channel, why do they review and analyze what they watched..
also I get the thing about objectivity and opinions, but the people who are triggered here are the ones who love this movie so much. Its actually more than one emotion and I think I speak for a lot of people when I talk about emotion. I think what bothered people was why watch a movie in which you are clearly not interested and not able to show appreciation..just for more content? maybe,..... I like her reactions in comedy and drama genre, but this is actually a L take ... she should not react to John Wick anymore...
John wick as a character is flat? The fight at the beginning is slow? You guys didn't watch the same movie that the rest of us did. Wow. You guys really missed the ball on this one.
Just the one on the left. The one on the right, great reaction. Dude got excited just by seeing the pistol types they used.
The one on the right got pressured into agreeing to all the BS criticism. She should stick to her dramedy's and romcoms
He is flat in the second movie though. Caine goes through the same arc and showed a lot more depth and how they should've gone about handling John Wick's character in this movie.
That's interesting of her to say because this is my favorite JW movie. I'm probably the only one that likes JW2.
No you're not the only one that likes JW2. This one is my 2nd favorite after JW4. These two are so off about this movie. Idk what they were watching.
no .45 acp mags do not have more than 7 rounds.
Some can have 8, but standard capacity is only 7.
I love how John can trash talk in pretty much every language 😄 Makes sense in-universe too, since he's been around a long time. He probably speaks all of the languages represented on the High Table.
Youre going to LOVE 3 and 4. Theyre both very emotional and epic movies.
3 is a complete waste of time, I have serious issues with 3 being absolutely pointless. I'll get more into that in the proper comment section, don't want to spoil anything ahead of time.
@@endless013 you are buggin... Literally everything we love about the franchise is all jam packed into 3. I don't wanna post spoilers but u are trippin face
@@dejavu2030 yes all the amazing flashy jangling of the keys for our entertainment is all there, but that plot is straight trash and I'll be hitting that with a car in the proper comment section. My problem isn't the fun flashy stuff just go watch it again but pay attention to the plot part.
@@endless013ok Mr I’m the only authority on plot . Get outta here
@@ninipookie who are you? This is an A&B convo, C your way out
"That mag definitely holds more than 7 rounds." It most assuredly does not bub.
He thinks he knows everything lol
thats what i was thinkin, this guy is so annoying in every reaction
Easy mistake to make though unless you're knowledge of firearms is very adept. If it were a 9 mm 1911 it would hold more than 7.
It's clearly a single stack magazine for what they clearly stated was a .45 ACP round. He knows nothing about firearms but confidently stated a falsehood like he did know. That is annoying.
Kristen just drinking that hate juice. These movies are action movie masterpieces.
1911's can have 7round capacity magazines.
Especially older models.
@@FosterTravis1071 exactly. and his looked old school with updated textured grips and slightly larger trigger guard.
It's a good thing Kirstens opinion doesn't count
More powerful? What the hell do you mean? John Wick is a human being. He gets hurt alot because he is human. It's realistic. He still comes out on top, because he is the best. Geez. I know, everyone is allowed to have an opinion, but Kristens criticism of this movie is just insufferable. Don't watch action movies if you expect a deep oscar worthy plot.🙄
Exactly 💯
He does become more powerful in 3 and 4 though. Way to keep your standards low and live in a bubble. There are plenty of action movies out there with good stories that doesn't have a "deep oscar worthy plot", but I guess that would be hard to know from inside that bubble.
Kristen's negative reaction to this 2nd installment made absolutely no sense to me. This storyline was perfect because it lines up perfectly to what you will see for John Wick 3 storyline. This film was not hours of fluff at all because you get what u should all be already expecting which is action sequences amazing fight scenes, very important fundamental world building and set-up and a plot that needed to happen for u as the audience to get to the real plot of the story from John Wick 3 onwards. Your critic is not harsh, its borderline insane if u ask me. Nothing you said made sense. I honestly just don't think these types of films is your cup of tea!! And i am one for negative critic in movies but u got to make it make sense which u don't here at all.
John Wick is an action movie meant for fans who loves fight scenes and gunplay so it may not be appealing to some women who aren't into action movies.
Even though you guys didn't vibe with Chapter 2, I do hope you guys watch Chapter 3 and Chapter 4!!
(I don't agree with y'alls thoughts on Chapter 2. John Wick Chapter 2 is NOT boring and doesn't fall short!)
The manager of the Rome Continental, actor Franco Nero. As a teenager. I saw him play bad-ass characters in brutal films in his younger days. Mom and dad named my youngest brother Franco…In a deleted scene John Wick paid a courtesy visit to the Pope himself. The Pope knew John personally. John gave the Pope a ‘heads up’ on his hit.
Nero is the Italian Clint Eastwood
I think John is like Rocky in a way. Rocky and John can take hit after hit and still keep coming.
Other assassins might like John Wick, but 14 millions is 14 millions.
Dead people can't spend the money
Can't wait to see you guys when you watch 4. John Wick 3 is really good, but John Wick 4 is a work of art, and probably the best of the 4. I agree #1 was better than 2, and maybe better then 3, though 3 is better then 2, but Kristen, get ready because #4 will leave #1 far in it's rearview mirror.
The world building gets better and better. Tbh its phenomenal compared to so many other movie trilogy or series. They pretty much add new lore and locations every movie. Pretty neat 😊 Your faves when he pulled the trigger and broke the rules was greag, should be the thumbnail 100%. 😂
In actuality Keanu Reeves is a real life John Wick minus the killing.
Kristen will love part III FOR ONE SIMPLE REASON...
Reason being "Showing off tits to the world yet another time" ?
Or is there something else?
Diantonio told him were all was so he could kill all and get out (special task, first movie). He gave Diantonio the marker for that, and when Diantonio wants him to make good on the marker he must do it!
Totally disagree with Kristen’s opinion. The best part of JWII is that the world is expanded. It’s a fight movie that’s fashioned like a video game. You get what you get. Also, don’t understand people who are more upset about dogs dying over humans.
"it was more of the same as the first one", then you better prepare for part 3, cause the title literally translates to "prepare for war"
Fun fact: John Wick taught the Joker the disappearing pencil magic trick
This man is engraved in my life! As Neo, as Constantine, as John Wick, and as Johnny Silverhand !!!!!
Not Johnny Mnemonic?
Can't wait for your reaction to Part 3 and Part 4, possibly the best in the series!
Isn’t the boogeyman just a general terrifying being? The baba yaga being a witch in folktale is right, but you don’t have to roll your eyes every time they call him that 😂
I'm not sure what you were expecting, Kristen. These movies are very upfront about what they are and what you're getting. However, you're not alone in your feelings about this film. A lot of people consider this one to be the weakest of the franchise. I personally don't share that sentiment, but that's me.
"Good ole pump action"
Not quite 🤣
It was explained in the first movie that John Wick was called Baba Yaga but he was actually the one who killed it, but still in their world, John is called "Baba Yaga" even tho it means "Witch" That's why the man with the beard said "Baba Yaga". 😑
Fun trivia, Keanu does pretty much all the stunt driving while shooting. The trainer even said that it was scary how good he was at shooting targets while stunt driving. 😤
the guy that plays Winston is played by Ian McShane who voiced Tai Lung in Kung Fu Panda
The marker Winston gave him was the completed marker from Santini
It is proof that John fulfilled his contract with Santino.
No, it's not. Haven't you seen the third movie? It's the marker from Sophia (Halle Berry). Oh no, wait. He took that from the book in library. My bad.
Correct @@duanelavely5481
I’m sorry but if Kristin isn’t on board by the second movie its either time to let her move on to something else or stop all together.
Little fun fact Keanu Reeves and Peter stormare who is the bad guy in the beginning of the movie they have acted against each other before in Constantine so you know when Satan himself is scared of John Wick you know that's not a good sign 😂
John wants to retire. When the assassin's asking for his help they will not take no for answer.