Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by Dr Phibes (A) on February 15, 2017 at 01:18:09

In Reply to: RE: 'John Wick 2': All you can eat death and destruction . . . posted by Billy Wonka on February 11, 2017 at 14:38:32

I'm sure John Wick wasn't for everyone - but we found the film more enjoyable every viewing so we beelined to the theatre to see Chapter 2 as a Valentine outing. No, it wasn't a "romantic" film but at least there was a lot of RED.
John Wick Chapter Two continues the thread with choreographed fight scenes that combine theatrics and video game shoot outs. The cinematography was shady and the John Wick character evolved into being more morally corrupted. John Wick is a hip, murderous James Bond whose only cause has become himself. The "underground" of assassins was elaborated and super entertaining. Shopping for bullet proof suits and purchasing guns was scripted like planning an elegant social event. The mute assassin was riveting and the "bathtub scene" was stunning and moving. Without giving more away- we loved it. Both my girlfriend and I said we felt guilty for laughing out loud at the violence- but it was so much like a thrilling cartoon -who cares!