The action-packed 2019 blockbuster has an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score
The film has been hailed a classic(Image: )
A flick featuring Keanu Reeves in one of his most memorable parts has been dubbed ‘literally the best film of all time’, and it’s hitting Film4 tonight.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, which hit cinemas in 2019, picks up right where Chapter 2 left off.
It follows super-hitman John Wick as he becomes “excommunicado” after bumping off High Table member Santino D’Antonio on Continental turf, landing a whopping $14 million price tag on his own head.
Wick finds himself under siege from top-notch assassins across New York, Morocco, and beyond, seeking help from old mates like Sofia while wrestling with his debt to the mysterious High Table to stay alive and find some peace.
The film is another adrenaline-fuelled rollercoaster ride, with leading man Keanu Reeves putting in some serious training to keep up with the pace set by the previous John Wick instalments.
Reeves put in a solid four months of prep before cameras started rolling, getting to grips with new martial arts, gunplay, motorbike stunts, and horse riding, saying he was so into the character and the world that he wanted to give it his all.
The film features some seriously complex fight scenes, including a showdown in a glass room, that steer clear of CGI and instead rely on detailed choreography and real-world physics.
The verdicts are in for this action-packed flick, and they’re pretty impressive.
Film review site Rotten Tomatoes has given it a whopping 89 percent approval rating, reports the Mirror.
One chuffed viewer penned: “Literally one of the best movies of all time this movie is amazing. It was very dramatic and had lots of action and John Wick is like the coolest person ever.”
Another added: “Hands down has the best mix of hand to hand combat with firearms mixed in. The movie has a good runtime but does drag at certain points but overall has the best keeping your eyes glued to the screen factor.
“My personal favourite of the John Wick series; peak cinematography, action, acting, and set pieces. Absolutely beautiful,” said a third.
Another posted: “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is the most relentless chapter in the series, built entirely around consequence.
“The film opens with Wick racing against the clock, and it never lets up. Every injury carries forward, making the action feel punishing rather than flashy.
“The set pieces are inventive but disciplined. The antique shop knife fight is brutal and methodical, the horse stable sequence turns the environment into a weapon, and the use of trained dogs emphasizes coordination and tactics instead of chaos. Even at peak intensity, the choreography stays clear and readable.
“What defines Chapter 3 is its commitment to rules. Defying the High Table doesn’t make Wick powerful-it makes his world smaller and more dangerous.
“The film leans into myth while reinforcing that freedom comes at a steep cost, delivering a focused, exhausting, and uncompromising action experience.”
Another fan lauded Keanu Reeves for his stellar performance in the lead role, posting: “A fun action movie that you shouldn’t take super seriously, just enjoy. It’s well made with practically constant action with set locations. The villain is fun and some of the action scenes are brutal but also just so well done. Keanu’s acting is pretty amazing. Can’t believe he hasn’t gotten an Oscar lol.
“This was thrilling to watch John Wick 3 Action from start to finish. Can’t wait for No 4 Highly recommend this film. Amazing action, Keanu Reeves at his best yet again,” chimed in another.
John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum airs on Friday 16 January on Film4 at 11.05pm.
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