Do you like “John Wick?” How about its sequel, “John Wick: Chapter 2?” Guess what? You’re probably going to really enjoy “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.” Shocking, right?
While the review embargo has yet to lift on the upcoming Keanu Reeves action spectacle, the early reactions are in, and unsurprisingly, people are really digging the new entry in the ‘John Wick’ franchise. But then again, as mentioned above, is there any way that fans of the first two films are ever going to hate this franchise?
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There really isn’t anything else like ‘Wick.’ Sure, we’ve seen imitators, but nothing has been to truly replicate the energy of the franchise, the charisma of Reeves, and the world-building that has made the ‘Wick’ franchise live in its own realm of action cinema that has no equals. So, even if the third film is “more of the same,” that “more” is exactly what many film fans are just asking for. Give us more Reeves action, throw in a dog (or two), and one awesome new set piece (sword fighting on motorcycles should do the trick), and we’re satisfied.
That being said, there is some incredibly high praise going around the Twitterverse that is making people think that maybe the third ‘John Wick’ might actually be extra special.
Our own Griffin Schiller absolutely fell in love with the new entry, saying, “HOLY GOD. This movie kicks so much ass! An adrenaline rush w/striking visuals, intricate choreography and action set pieces. Continues to expand the mythology. It’s The Raid 2 meets Assassin’s Creed (games).”
Whenever a film fan brings up an action movie and “The Raid” franchise in the same sentence, you know they’re talking top-shelf entertainment.
Overall, it appears that action fans will have yet another chance to worship at the altar of Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, when “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” hits theaters on May 17.
Here are some more reactions:
https://twitter.com/griffschiller/status/1124171607050612736
https://twitter.com/MrControversy83/status/1124138063796502529
https://twitter.com/colliderfrosty/status/1124116422248919040
https://twitter.com/ScottMendelson/status/1124129707568484353
https://twitter.com/Lulamaybelle/status/1124116455614758915
https://twitter.com/htranbui/status/1124116612859043840
https://twitter.com/ErikDavis/status/1124151322935201793
https://twitter.com/Terri_Schwartz/status/1124118821457948672
