John Wick 4 pays homage to the cult-classic action film The Warriors with a memorable broadcast sequence.; The John Wick franchise's distinct approach, including intricate underworld mythology and expertly choreographed action, sets it apart from other contemporary genre films, but helps it reference the classics. The first "John Wick" movie hit theaters in 2014, and was a surprise hit for Keanu Reeves as well as the action movie genre.. After years of films with shaky cam action scenes constructed from about 100 cuts and angles, the long shots of awesomely choreographed shootouts and hand-to-hand combat in "John Wick" were a breath of fresh air, and undeniably badass. For action-thriller film fans, John Wick: Chapter 4's ode to The Warriors is a fun nod. Although exhilarating, the John Wick 4 sequence is just that — a moment in a larger film. John Wick. 2014 | Maturity Rating: 16+ | 1h 41m | Action. When a gangster's son steals his car and kills his dog, fearless ex-hit man John Wick takes on the entire mob to get his revenge. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen. Previously Kolstad revealed that directors Stahelski and David Leitch had to fight the studio to keep the scene where the retired hitman's dog is killed in the first John Wick film. "I think that One of the most effective action movie tropes used by "John Wick" is what Sylvester Stallone referred to as the "Greek Chorus" technique. Back when "First Blood" was due to debut in 1982, Stallone .

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