JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 has non-stop action. There are constant jaw-dropping battles between John and the hordes of assassins sent by the villain. The movie has a mixed worldview. There are positive allusions to Christian faith, plus some pro-family content, but they’re mixed with two agnostic statements. Overall, John Wick: Chapter 2 feels more structurally focused and precise than the original; each moment matters and there’s a rhythm in contrast to John Wick's slower sequences that are crucial for world-building. The second half of John Wick: Chapter 2 cements its legacy as a modern neo-noir classic. There’s the blood oath conceit, and By Julia Alexander Feb 13, 2017, 12:00pm EST. Lionsgate. John Wick: Chapter 2 starts with a series of kills delivered by the titular assassin himself and gets progressively more deadly as the John Wick Chapter 2, while falling a little short of the original, is a terrific and massively satisfying action film. Writer Derek Kolstad and director Chad Stahelski, both returning from the Keanu Reeves in 'John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum.'. Niko Tavernise/Lionsgate The Continental . Introduced in the first John Wick film, the Continental is a hotel for assassins where they can Picture Quality. John Wick Chapter 2 blasts onto UK 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with an excellent HEVC / H.265 encoded 2160p transfer framed in the movie's original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.40:1 widescreen. The UHD Blu-ray was reviewed on a Samsung UE55KS8000 Ultra HD TV and a Samsung UBD-K8500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player. Description. In this next chapter following the 2014 hit, legendary hitman John Wick [Keanu Reeves] is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins' guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world's deadliest killers. John Wick: Chapter 2 review – a bigger, bloodier, broodier sequel. Well-executed follow-up ramps up the shootouts, leaving monosyllabic Keanu Reeves never more than 9mm from a bloody gun battle. P6ju.