John Wick

There is something so satisfying about revenge. Something so primal and visceral. The filmmakers of John Wick understand this and skillfully tap into this primitive urge with aplomb. The filmmakers take their time, setting up Keanu’s sensitive guy – almost, but not quite, milking it. Then when the payback comes, it’s so deeply and necessarily violent. Never for a moment do you feel any sympathy for the dozens of thugs and goons Keanu wipes out on his crusade for payback. The underground world of hit-man camaraderie is also a refreshing twist on the proceedings. But it’s really the killing that matters. You can almost taste the blood. I loved this!