*Spoilers everywhere*
Before we go any further, I just have to say: the dog does not die! I wanted to put that out there in case anyone was avoiding this film in fear of puppycide. I can't even watch the first movie without fast-forwarding through that part, just like I made my mom do when watching The Lion King when I was a child. I don't need to see that shit.
John Wick: Chapter 2 is the first John Wick, only with less incentive. Seriously, if someone killed my boo-boo, I would bring the roof down on them, their family, and upload all their naked pictures onto the internet. Do not test me! In Chapter 2, however, his motivation stems from a mark. More specifically, a mark from Santino D'Antonio (Riccardo Scamario), who is, I have to say, a rather mesmerizing villain. He orders Wick to murder his beloved sister during her coronation in Rome. The repercussions are immediate. Just as I would bring the roof down on anyone who hurt my puppy, the roof is brought down on Wick, and then he brings the roof down on his enemies. Basically, no one has a roof. It's very sad.
As far as sequels go, this is a worthy addition. While it lacks the kick to the balls that the first film brought, it still brings the action, and if you adore Keanu Reeves (and puppies), I can pretty much guarantee that you'll enjoy this.
My only issue? As I mentioned, it didn't have as much motivation as its predecessor. You would think that any and everyone would have learned their lesson in la primera pelicula, but no, no they didn't. Despite being described as "the devil", John Wick still has adversaries who are cocky enough to bet against him. I always thought that was an interesting nickname. John Wick, while quite deadly, is also a sweetheart. Am I the only one who thinks that? It could also be Keanu Reeves' performance that gives away that impression. Then again, let's not pretend that Reeves is the world's greatest actor. Don't get me wrong, I love my Keanu. Bill and Ted forever! But he's not the most gifted actor. Despite that, I would watch him in anything, and that is a gift that few actors are bestowed, including most Oscar winners. Except Meryl Streep, who can choose which of my children live any day.
Ruby Rose plays one of Wick's more persistent opponents. I enjoyed the fact that she was deaf, mostly because there isn't enough voice (pun intended) given to deaf people in film. She's an evil badass, and while she's hard to like, I'm glad she's there. You know, so John can kill her. I like it when he kills people.
Another co-star is Common, whose name I never fail to forget, but whom I always say, Wait...I know him. He's a rapper and his name starts with 'C'. WHO IS HE?! And I never guess. Never. You need to change your name, Common. Seriously. It's too...generic.
All in all, John Wick: Chapter 2 is a fun, action-packed sequel that everyone needs to watch. Not because the action sequences are brilliant (okay, maybe they are), and not because Keanu Reeves is fun to watch (he totally is), but because puppies are adorable and we all need them in our lives. There aren't enough puppy wuppy scenes to satisfy this animal lover, but I'll take as many puppy scenes as I can get.
My grade: B+
As far as sequels go, this is a worthy addition. While it lacks the kick to the balls that the first film brought, it still brings the action, and if you adore Keanu Reeves (and puppies), I can pretty much guarantee that you'll enjoy this.
My only issue? As I mentioned, it didn't have as much motivation as its predecessor. You would think that any and everyone would have learned their lesson in la primera pelicula, but no, no they didn't. Despite being described as "the devil", John Wick still has adversaries who are cocky enough to bet against him. I always thought that was an interesting nickname. John Wick, while quite deadly, is also a sweetheart. Am I the only one who thinks that? It could also be Keanu Reeves' performance that gives away that impression. Then again, let's not pretend that Reeves is the world's greatest actor. Don't get me wrong, I love my Keanu. Bill and Ted forever! But he's not the most gifted actor. Despite that, I would watch him in anything, and that is a gift that few actors are bestowed, including most Oscar winners. Except Meryl Streep, who can choose which of my children live any day.
Ruby Rose plays one of Wick's more persistent opponents. I enjoyed the fact that she was deaf, mostly because there isn't enough voice (pun intended) given to deaf people in film. She's an evil badass, and while she's hard to like, I'm glad she's there. You know, so John can kill her. I like it when he kills people.
Another co-star is Common, whose name I never fail to forget, but whom I always say, Wait...I know him. He's a rapper and his name starts with 'C'. WHO IS HE?! And I never guess. Never. You need to change your name, Common. Seriously. It's too...generic.
All in all, John Wick: Chapter 2 is a fun, action-packed sequel that everyone needs to watch. Not because the action sequences are brilliant (okay, maybe they are), and not because Keanu Reeves is fun to watch (he totally is), but because puppies are adorable and we all need them in our lives. There aren't enough puppy wuppy scenes to satisfy this animal lover, but I'll take as many puppy scenes as I can get.
My grade: B+
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