John Wick: Chapter 2

"John Wick: Chapter 2" is a 2017 action thriller movie and the sequel to the 2014 film "John Wick." The movie is directed by Chad Stahelski and stars Keanu Reeves as the titular character. It was released in the United States on February 10, 2017.

The story picks up shortly after the events of the first film, with John Wick trying to retire from his life as an assassin. However, he is forced back into the game when an Italian crime lord calls in a blood oath that John made to him years ago. John carries out the hit, but he soon finds himself the target of every assassin in the world, with a bounty on his head. John must fight his way through waves of assassins to stay alive and seek revenge against those who double-crossed him.

In my view, "John Wick: Chapter 2" maintains the same level of excellence as the first film. The action sequences were even better and Keanu Reeves gave a magnificent performance, just as he did in the first movie. The movie expands on the world-building of the first film, introducing new characters and factions in the underworld of assassins. This adds more depth to the "John Wick" universe and sets up potential storylines for future films.

While the storyline was similar to the first film, and the action scenes became unrealistic at times, they were still visually impressive. However, I did feel that the emotional impact was not as strong as in the first movie. The movie also features a cliffhanger ending that leaves several questions unanswered and sets up a potential sequel, which will undoubtedly leave the audience wanting more. Overall, "John Wick: Chapter 2" is a great movie in its own right and a worthy addition to the "John Wick" universe.

An 7 out of 10