Trained to Kill
Trained to Kill

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Trained to Kill

2017
Movie
105 min
English

A former British Special Air Service Sargeant was made an example by his government and discharged dishonorably by the service. A year later his friend who runs a special covert operations group within the SAS contacts him to ask for his help ....

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users84%
Director: Chad StahelskiGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

John Wick, a legendary hitman, is forced out of retirement by a past associate seeking to seize control of a shadowy assassins' guild. He must navigate a deadly underworld filled with powerful figures and a global network of killers, all while dealing with the emotional fallout of his wife's death and the betrayal he faces.

Critical Reception

John Wick: Chapter 2 was widely praised for its stylish action sequences, compelling world-building, and Keanu Reeves' stoic performance. Critics found it a worthy successor to the original, expanding the mythology and delivering even more elaborate fight choreography. Audience reception was overwhelmingly positive, solidifying its status as a modern action franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intricate and brutal action choreography.

  • Appreciated for expanding the detailed mythology of the assassin world.

  • Keanu Reeves' commitment to the physical demands of the role was a highlight.

Google audience: Audiences particularly enjoyed the spectacular action sequences and the increasingly complex world of assassins. Many viewers felt it was a significant upgrade from the first film, offering more excitement and a deeper dive into the lore.

Fun Fact

The film features over 1,200 acts of violence, with the majority of them being hand-to-hand combat sequences or gun-fu.

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