This movie, about an ex-hitman who comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters who killed his dog and stole his car, is an okay gun fu movie.
It is visually appealing with cool choreography, cinematography, color grading, lighting, scenery, and score. However, other elements make it difficult for me to let me enjoy it enough to like it.
First, the pacing is unnecessary odd. The first act feels like a third act, and for the rest of the movie, it is difficult to interpret what the movie wants to convey with its pacing. Second, the character development is poor. We get an introduction to the protagonist, John Wick, who recently lost his wife, but we still do not get enough time to know him. Therefore, the movie lacks character connection, which also making me not care for his fate in combat. Third, the dialogue is weak because it does not feel natural. It lacks flow and is hard to be impressed by. And last, the plot is thin. In the first place, I enjoy action movies with a small and simple plot, but is the one in John Wick worthy? I am personally not sure. I like to think about the dog and car of John as the last reminders and motivations after the death of his wife, but it bothers me to think that he tries to eliminate a whole mafia because of his dog and car. I can understand if some think he has nothing to lose, but I do not see the whole point of his extreme actions.
While this movie boasts stunning visuals and action choreography, its pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and questionable plot logic hinder overall enjoyment. It throws us into a high-octane revenge quest with a character we barely know, driven by motivations that feel out of proportion. The thin plot relies heavily on visual spectacle, which may be enough for some action enthusiasts, but leaves others wanting more depth.
It is visually appealing with cool choreography, cinematography, color grading, lighting, scenery, and score. However, other elements make it difficult for me to let me enjoy it enough to like it.
First, the pacing is unnecessary odd. The first act feels like a third act, and for the rest of the movie, it is difficult to interpret what the movie wants to convey with its pacing. Second, the character development is poor. We get an introduction to the protagonist, John Wick, who recently lost his wife, but we still do not get enough time to know him. Therefore, the movie lacks character connection, which also making me not care for his fate in combat. Third, the dialogue is weak because it does not feel natural. It lacks flow and is hard to be impressed by. And last, the plot is thin. In the first place, I enjoy action movies with a small and simple plot, but is the one in John Wick worthy? I am personally not sure. I like to think about the dog and car of John as the last reminders and motivations after the death of his wife, but it bothers me to think that he tries to eliminate a whole mafia because of his dog and car. I can understand if some think he has nothing to lose, but I do not see the whole point of his extreme actions.
While this movie boasts stunning visuals and action choreography, its pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and questionable plot logic hinder overall enjoyment. It throws us into a high-octane revenge quest with a character we barely know, driven by motivations that feel out of proportion. The thin plot relies heavily on visual spectacle, which may be enough for some action enthusiasts, but leaves others wanting more depth.
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