By Alan Samuel
They say a dog is man’s best friend. Ditto for women I’m sure. Some treat their pets better than their kids. One mix-up involving a dead pooch sets off a chain of events second to none in John Wick. Diabolical fun indeed comes your way in this fresh film from EOne Entertainment that’s leaving no survivors standing at scores of Cineplex Odeon arenas across the British Columbia landscape.
Ever want to just kick back and enjoy retirement? That thought is pressed into action when former hit man John Wick decides to call it quits. Speed sensation Keanu Reeves (The Matrix). Days of peace and tranquility are short lived as this quiet and calculating pistol for hire returns to the fold when one or two “precious” things are taken from his life. Let the bloodshed begin.
To settle old scores John goes after his former boss and what looks like the entire Russian syndicate in this winner take all last man standing juggernaut. Levels of excitement and carnage never slow down as our soft-spoken John exhibits fearless tendencies and why he was once known as “the boogie man”. Yes, he.s that good with a knife and any nearby weapon of choice.
Look for a superb mob underground atmosphere I. This modern bloodletting where the women dish out he carnage s good as any of the boys. Score one more triumph for Mr. Reeves who again takes a liking to the camera, with smashing results.
