Legendary hitman John Wick returns in Chapter 2, expanding on the excitement of the original and delving further into the underworld ruled by its own code.

This film elevated Keanu Reeves to action stardom. The story is a straightforward revenge tale, but its creative gun-fu action and distinct underworld setting set it apart. While the inciting incident is the killing of a dog, it introduces secret rules and assassin relationships that add meaningful depth. With no romance and a bold, dark aesthetic, John Wick redefined action movies in the 2010s.

The tension, breathtaking edge-of-your-seat feeling, and scintillating action are down compared to the previous film. I felt that the entire movie was put together too safely. I still think fishly that I wanted a twist.

A father who is just trying to do his best for his kidnapped daughter. That's all there is to say about this movie. There are no flashy special effects or CG in the middle of the film.