Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»Movies»“John Wick: Chapter 4” is Violent, Balletic Ode to Action [Review]
    Keanu Reeves as John Wick in John Wick: Chapter 4. Photo Credit: Murray Close
    Movies

    “John Wick: Chapter 4” is Violent, Balletic Ode to Action [Review]

    The DHKBy The DHKMarch 23, 20233 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    Keanu Reeves makes a triumphant return in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” a violent balletic ode to action and choreography. The latest film in the Wick-iverse clocks in at a whopping 2 hours and 49 minutes.  That’s ~10,140 seconds, most of which are filled to the brim with action. Which is exactly what you come to a “John Wick” film for, no?

    Listen on Apple Podcasts

    A Holy Asian Trinity

    The franchise is no stranger to major stars but we think they’ve outdone themselves by giving us the holy Asian trinity of Reeves, Donnie Yen, and Hiroyuki Sanada. Yen plays Caine, a fellow assassin from Wick’s past (and what a riddled past it is). Sanada is Simazu Koji, the manager of the Osaka Continental. 

    Rina Sawayama as Akira Shimazu and Hiroyuki Sanada as Shimazu in John Wick: Chapter 4. Photo Credit: Murray Close

    What is a Continental? A question we had to remind ourselves going into the film. We made the potential mistake of not brushing up more recently on the trio of films that precede the latest. Some of the more minor plot details may feel a bit hazy for those going in a bit more rusty. Director Chad Stahelski (who has helmed the entire franchise) and writers Shay Hatten and Michael Finch seem to anticipate this. There are enough breadcrumbs, or in some case full slices, to get the audience enough up to speed. Plus whole new levels are introduced in “John Wick: Chapter 4”. 

    Rounding Out the Rest

    Bill Skarsgård continues to defend his crown as “ultimate psychopathic character actor,” joining as Marquis Vincent de Gramont, a member of the High Table, the regulatory body of assassins globally. Musician Rina Sawayama gives an outstanding performance as Koji’s daughter. Shamier Anderson joins as a mysterious bounty hunter and delivers maybe one of the most disturbing scenes of the film (which we won’t spoil). 

    Donnie Yen as Caine, Bill Skarsgård as Marquis, and Marko Zaror as Chidi in John Wick: Chapter 4. Photo Credit: Murray Close

    Returning to Wickdom are Laurence Fishburne as the Bowery King, Ian McShane as Winston Scott, Manager of the New York Continental and friend to Wick when convenient. The late Lance Reddick reprises his role as Charon, concierge at the Continental. The film hopefully will serve as a fitting elegy to the actor who has brightened up all four of the films in the series. 

    Lance Reddick as Charon and Ian McShane as Winston in John Wick: Chapter 4. Photo Credit: Murray Close

    At the end of the day, the film is a violent balletic ode to action and choreography. The stunts continue to impress and the creativity behind the sequences with Reeves and Yen in particular shine. Though we have to admit there are a few sequences they could’ve shaved a bit off of and tightened up to move the story further along. The film can get a little blinded by its own love of the chase. 

    “John Wick: Chapter 4” delivers exactly what it promises to. Those understandably averse to the excessive violence will find no quarter here. Yet Reeves and the rest of the cast bring a buoyancy and sometimes humor to the film that make it delectably watchable. It’s out in theaters March 24th, 2023.

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleHitchcock’s “Vertigo” Remake to Possibly Star Robert Downey Jr.
    Next Article Rare Trapdoor Spider Species Found in Australia
    The DHK

    Host of We're Watching What?!

    Related Posts

    Car Branding Solutions: Do’s & Don’ts to Promote Business

    June 13, 2025

    Robert Eggers to Adapt “A Christmas Carol,” Wants Willem Dafoe to Star

    June 12, 2025

    Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis Return for “Spaceballs: The Sequel”

    June 12, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    "Sunshine," 2007

    Danny Boyle’s “Sunshine” Was Originally Written as a Trilogy

    June 11, 2025

    “Incredibles 3” Gets “Elemental” Director Peter Sohn

    June 10, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews

    “King of the Hill” Revival Gets Father’s Day Clip

    June 15, 2025
    Mobile App Development

    Why Flutter is the Future of Mobile App Development for Startups

    June 15, 2025
    Chiropractic

    What Is Chiropractic Care and How Does It Actually Work?

    June 15, 2025

    What is BFDI (Battle for Dream Island)? An Interview With My 10-year-old

    June 15, 2025

    Jason Coming to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

    June 13, 2025

    Car Branding Solutions: Do’s & Don’ts to Promote Business

    June 13, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “Mufasa: The Lion King,” 2024

    Disney, Universal File Lawsuit Against Midjourney AI

    June 11, 2025

    Robert Eggers to Adapt “A Christmas Carol,” Wants Willem Dafoe to Star

    June 12, 2025

    Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis Return for “Spaceballs: The Sequel”

    June 12, 2025
    "Sunshine," 2007

    Danny Boyle’s “Sunshine” Was Originally Written as a Trilogy

    June 11, 2025

    “Incredibles 3” Gets “Elemental” Director Peter Sohn

    June 10, 2025

    “King of the Hill” Revival Gets Father’s Day Clip

    June 15, 2025

    What is BFDI (Battle for Dream Island)? An Interview With My 10-year-old

    June 15, 2025

    Upcoming “Crystal Lake” Series Adds Three More to Cast

    June 13, 2025

    “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Gets 5th (and Final) Season Renewal

    June 12, 2025

    Car Branding Solutions: Do’s & Don’ts to Promote Business

    June 13, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” 2025

    “Ballerina:” Ana De Armas Shines in Fun, Violent Return to the World of Wick [Review]

    June 4, 2025

    “The Life of Chuck” Joyous, Hopeful, Life Affirming [Review]

    June 1, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.