Are we even supposed to be taking these movies seriously?
The Big Picture Why does John Wick's gently absurd premise work so well? Why is watching Keanu Reeves mow down bad guys in the name of avenging his murdered dog entertaining enough to spawn a multimedia franchise? Reeves at his finest is undoubtedly a draw, and there's been plenty of sympathy for that poor puppy . And therein lies the draw: John Wick embraces a quiet, sly silliness that borders on parody.
Aside From Keanu Reeves, What Makes John Wick Movies Great? Wick's prowess as a dealer of death is actually the best example of the franchise's tonal balance. He's legendary throughout the assassin community, an unstoppable Terminator-style figure that inspires awe as much as terrified resignation. The audience sees none of Wick's murderous history, however; it's all conveyed through dialogue that reads like a modern fairy tale or a superhero origin story.
John Wick’s Stunts Are So Good Because They Respect the Art Form Then there are the shots that are just fun: Wick finally achieving his revenge happens in slow-motion, his black suit jacket floating stylishly behind him as he approaches a cornered Iosef. Stahelski and cinematographer Jonathan Sela often have Wick emerge from the shadows into film noir lighting that illuminates only half of his face — obviously representing Wick's spiritual duality.
The John Wick Franchise Isn’t Afraid To Get Silly Indeed, the second and third films are when the action franchise openly indulges its more outlandish side. The tone lifts to something lighter as if the director's winking at the audience, and the intricacies of Wick's assassin world slowly unravel.
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