John Wick (2014)

John Wick's particular brand of ultra-violence is about to enter the real world, and fans in New York City will be able to get in on the action!

John Wick was something of a surprise hit when it first arrived on the scene, but with one successful sequel under its belt and another on the way, it looks like the studio behind the series may have found another way to build the franchise.

John Wick's adventures up until now have been set in the present day, but soon fans of the movie series can learn the assassin's origin story. Learn more ahead.

Director Chad Stahelski's John Wick: Chapter 2 is a hypnotic, bold, world-travelling action film that was made with a budget far lower than your average studio blockbuster.

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When it comes to budgets, Hollywood sequels have notoriously followed a similar pattern for decades: if a movie is a hit, the follow-up needs to be at least double the size.

As a sequel, John Wick: Chapter 2 does an amazing job of expanding the unique universe that was established in its predecessor -- but it also had certain duties that it needed to fulfill.

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John Wick 3 is still being thought out, but Keanu Reeves has an interesting idea on how the movie could open following the events of John Wick: Chapter 2.

John Wick has racked up a sizeable body count in his first two films, but these ten are definitely his best.

John Wick: Chapter 2 isn't just a great movie; it's a fantastic sequel that has a number of lessons to impart on other franchises.

John Wick: Chapter 2 was about everything we could have hoped for when it came to a sequel to the original action hit. While the first movie didn't set up for a sequel, the newest film certainly has. And so, knowing that Chapter 3 is on the way, we certainly have an idea what we'd like to see in it.

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John Wick is a great action movie. John Wick: Chapter 2 is a pretty damn good action movie. It's clear that there are long-term plans for this title and that's a good thing because John Wick has the potential to be the next big action franchise.

John Wick: Chapter 2 is chock full of some great comedic moments, even though it's a stone-cold killer of a sequel. Here are our favorites from the highly-anticipated follow up.

In 2014's John Wick, there are multiple stories told about the legendary titular hitman, but there is one in particular that stands out.

Keanu Reeves has developed a reputation as one of Hollywood's coolest badasses, and these 10 on-screen moments epitomize that idea.

The sequel to one of the great recent action movies is coming to theaters this Friday. Based on the early reviews, the sequel is going to bring more of everything that we loved in the original. However, the fact remains that, somehow, there are a lot of people that still have never seen John Wick.

On the eve of the upcoming sequel, the folks behind the Honest Trailer have taken aim at John Wick and they've learned a very important lesson. You simply don't mess with John Wick.

In many ways, John Wick feels like the character that Keanu Reeves was born to play. Admittedly it's a role partially built around his skills and sensibilities, but that does nothing to lessen the fact that his two performances to date have been some of the best of his career.

John Wick: Chapter 2 will be released later this week, but what are the chances a third movie will become a reality? Here's what Keanu Reeves has to say on the matter.

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It takes a lot of work to be John Wick, and Keanu Reeves has the footage to prove it. Check out some footage of Reeves getting to work on John Wick: Chapter 2 inside.

At this point, it's a fairly well-understood fact that the original John Wick was a spectacular action movie. Hopefully, this means you've seen it. If not, fix that. However, if for some reason you don't have time, a new video is available to summarize the important bits.

We've got our best look at John Wick: Chapter 2's Matrix reunion, and boy do Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne look superb.

Along with John Wick: Chapter Two's release next year, the franchise will expand even further in this way.

In his debut film, John Wick is introduced as the greatest contract killer who ever lived. He then goes on to prove it by taking down a whole lot of people.

John Wick: Chapter 2 recently spoke out about his upcoming sequel and drew notable comparisons to James Cameron's Aliens.

John Wick: Chapter 2 will expand the universe of The Continental and introduce The Marker in order to tell a second story featuring the assassin.

What sets John Wick and its impending sequel apart from its action rivals? Producer Basil Iwanyk has a few ideas.