John Wick: Chapter 2
John Wick: Chapter 2

John Wick: Chapter 2

2017Movie122 minEnglish

John Wick is forced out of retirement by a former associate looking to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to aid him, Wick travels to Rome and does battle against some of the world’s most dangerous killers.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users86%
Director: Chad StahelskiGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

John Wick is forced out of retirement by a global assassin's guild after a past debt comes due. Bound by a blood oath, he travels to Rome, where he must use his skills to survive a deadly game of cat and mouse. As he fights his way through the treacherous underworld, John finds himself facing off against some of the world's deadliest killers, all while trying to find a way to break free from the High Table's control.

Critical Reception

John Wick: Chapter 2 was met with generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its stylish action sequences, expanded mythology, and Keanu Reeves's performance. While some found the plot a bit thinner than the original, the film was widely regarded as a successful and entertaining sequel that deepened the world established in the first movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and intricately choreographed action sequences.
  • Commended for successfully expanding the intricate assassin underworld and mythology.
  • Generally seen as a satisfying and thrilling continuation of the original's premise.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's relentless action and the further exploration of the Wick universe. Many enjoyed the elaborate fight choreography and the introduction of new characters and global settings, finding it a worthy successor to the first installment.

Fun Fact

The intricate fight choreography in the film was heavily influenced by classic Hong Kong action cinema, with director Chad Stahelski and star Keanu Reeves drawing inspiration from martial arts legends like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Just as good as the 1st. Has some incredible fight scenes. He takes a beating and just keeps on going.
Rob

Rob

Ok, so it's not quite as good as the first movie but how often does that actually happen? Mr Wick is cool, again. The action is cool, again. The villains are cool, again. Except for that silly little girl who doesn't speak of course. But ag...
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'John Wick: Chapter 2'</em> felt a tad different to me, even if I still had exactly the same reaction to it - enjoyment! Keanu Reeves fits the lead role extremely well, he certainly elevates the films with his performances. I'd say t...
Nathan

Nathan

In terms of sequels, you will not be able to find a better film than John Wick: Chapter 2. The sequel takes every aspect of the first and expands on it, making it bigger and better, but still having the same drawbacks of the first. The stor...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

There are two franchises that my wife loves and forced me to watch... ... The first is The Fast and the Furious and the Second is John Wick. The Fast and the Furious is low on plot, high on action and vapid... and horrible. It's pure ...
Sheldon Nylander

Sheldon Nylander

Picking almost right where the previous film ended, "John Wick Chapter 2" deals with the consequences of Wick's return to the assassin life and how he got out to begin with. As expected, it expands on the mythology hinted at in the first...
Reno

Reno

**All eyes on him and all guns pointed at him.** It was not an attracting title for a sequel. The first film was good, completely an unexpected, but I was expecting this one, even though not as much as I was excited to see 'Jack Reacher ...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I was really hoping I would like this movie. I so enjoyed the first one. However, when the credits started to roll at the end I found myself wondering “What the fuck happened?”. Be warned that the rest of this review might contain a spoi...
Gimly

Gimly

Grows the world. Grows the legend. But the story itself and the man himself remain firmly retreading the steps they took in the first outing. Not too harsh a criticism though, 'cause that one was damn good too. _Final rating:★★★½ - I str...
CuriousAstronaut

CuriousAstronaut

~NO SPOILERS~ This movie essentially starts right after the first one ends, right at the top-down view of New York City. Dark humor abounds, bullets rip through head and bodies, and Wick is unstoppable. This film should be held as th...