John Wick: Chapter 2 Review (2017)

John Wick: Chapter 2

  So amongst the awful piles of crappy film that grace the big screen in the month of January, there is always that one movie that shocks everyone. This year, that film is John Wick: Chapter 2.
  I just recently saw the first John Wick. I thought the story, while simplistic, was extremely effective. It had amazing cinematography, choreography, and action. Everything about it just really worked.
  When I heard they were making a sequel, I was worried. Part of what made people like the first one so much, was the shock of how good it ended up being. Nobody had any expectations for it. Now, with the first being such a hit, we're expecting this awesome action film. And that is exactly what John Wick: Chapter 2 is. It's awesome. Everything that worked so well for the first film, worked well here as well.
  It was by far one of the most enjoyable theater experiences I've had in a long while. The crowd "oohing" and "aahing" with every fight scene, people laughing at all of the right moments. It was just such a fun experience, and really embodied what makes the action genre great.
  John Wick: Chapter 2 keeps the same tone as the first movie, fun and mostly fluffy, but giving us just enough depth that it's not uninteresting from a storytelling standpoint. While Keanu Reeves acting won't ever be something worth noting in a review, his ability to carry these elaborate action sequences, while doing most of his stunts, is beyond impressive. It just makes me want a stuntman category at the Oscars even more.
  Another thing I loved was how they focused on building this world of hitmen and the mythology of John Wick himself.
  This movie is definitely one you should see in theaters if you're a fan of action films. 8 out of 10 stars. (I'd Buy It)