(PCM) Lionsgates’ action thriller John Wick follows a retired assassin who’s out to avenge the death of his treasured dog.
John Wick is an ex-hitman, living his life under the radar and minding his own business until some ruthless Russian mobsters decide to ruin his day.
Wick is forced out of retirement when the mobsters murder his beloved dog in cold blood, leaving the ex-hitman with no choice but to avenge the death of his prized pooch.
With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a fresh and stylized take on the “assassin genre.”
With a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critics are praising the the universe in the film written by Derek Kolstad (One in the Chamber, The Package) and first time directors and veteran stunt performers Chad Stahelski (The Matrix, The Hunger Games) and David Leitch (V for Vendetta, Fight Club).
James Marsh of Screen International wrote: “Kolstad’s script does an excellent job of building a world rich in pulpy noir archetypes, hinting at entire criminal infrastructures operating just beneath the surface of society.”
Neil Miller of Film School Rejects also praised the film, saying “John Wick also sports an interesting premise and a surprisingly sharp bit of world-building not normally seen in your average shoot ‘em up.”
Starring alongside Keanu Reeves in John Wick are Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Dean Winters, Bridget Moynahan, Ian McShane, John Leguizmo, and Willem Dafoe.
Chad Stahelski and David Leitch will be hosting a Reddit AMA on September 30 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time to answer questions about the film, so now is your chance to get some questions ready!
Watch the official trailer for John Wick below and visit the official website and Facebook for more info and updates!
John Wick opens in theaters nationwide October 24, 2014.
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