Review: “John Wick 4”

One of the most impressive aspects of the "John Wick" series is that each entry somehow finds a way to elevate the action and spectacle of the previous film.  After three exhilarating entries, creating a fourth movie that once again raised the bar sounds like an impossible task.  Thankfully, the Baba Yaga has never shied [...]

By |2023-03-22T19:40:21-07:00March 22nd, 2023|Movie Reviews, Reviews|0 Comments

Review: “John Wick 3: Parabellum”

The word "Parabellum" is derived from the Latin phrase "If you want peace, prepare for war."  It's also the name given to the most widely used 9mm rounds used.  Both sides of this double entendre fit John Wick's third chapter perfectly, teasing the glorified action-porn that follows. For those new to the series, "John Wick" [...]

By |2019-05-15T20:25:54-07:00May 15th, 2019|Movie Reviews, Reviews|0 Comments

Review: “John Wick Chapter 2”

Keanu Reeves returns as the unstoppable assassin John Wick in the sequel to his only other successful action franchise since “The Matrix.”  Will this second chapter betray everything that made the first one unique or will it join the exclusive club of sequels that surpassed their predecessors?   Among the many things that made the [...]

By |2019-03-11T17:05:05-07:00February 10th, 2017|Movie Reviews, Reviews|0 Comments