I finally decided to dive into the first John Wick movie after so many recommendations here and on YouTube during my journey through The Matrix. And when I realized Keanu Reeves was the lead, it immediately shot to the top of my watchlist! Going in, I expected a lot of action (Keanu pretty much guarantees that, right?), but I definitely wasn't prepared for just how much this film would hit me. Emotionally and visually.
John's loss wasn't just a plot device. It was raw, aching, and seeped into every decision he made from start to finish. There was something almost poetic in the way he moved through the world. Each action calculated and precise yet carrying the weight of grief that never let him go. Even in the middle of chaos and violence, you could feel his quiet, haunted presence. You could see it in his eyes. It made every fight and every choice feel both epic and heartbreaking.
The music was INCREDIBLE. You all know how much I love when a movie showcases music at the front and center of its overall vibe and this movie did it perfectly. The soundtrack gave a pulsing, almost hypnotic energy that went perfectly with the cold neon-lit world John navigated on his seek for revenge. It made every fight scene feel like a dark ballet. I was absolutely mesmerized by the color palette, pacing, and choreography!
I went into this expecting an epic action movie, but what I got instead was sooo much more. A dark, gripping study of grief, loss, and the ways we navigate a world that keeps moving along even when we're broken. By the end, I was left both exhilarated and surprisingly moved. This film makes you really sit with loneliness, loyalty, and the ways that dark choices can shape a life. Often in ways you can't escape forever.
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LINK: https://youtu.be/2_r-KByX51I
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Joe Mallard
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