John Wick: Chapter 2

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John Wick: Chapter 2

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2017

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Mystery & Thriller

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Retired super-assassin John Wick's plans to resume a quiet civilian life are cut short when Italian gangster Santino D'Antonio shows up on his doorstep with a gold marker, compelling him to repay past favors. Ordered by Winston, kingpin of secret assassin society The Continental, to respect the organization's ancient code, Wick reluctantly accepts the assignment to travel to Rome to take out D'Antonio's sister, the ruthless capo atop the Italian Camorra crime syndicate.

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Critics Consensus

John Wick: Chapter 2 does what a sequel should -- which in this case means doubling down on the non-stop, thrillingly choreographed action that made its predecessor so much fun.

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Kambole Campbell

One Room With A View

08/25/2018

4/5

An antidote to overly elaborate action films, John Wick: Chapter 2 doubles down on both the mythology and the violence of the first film, delivering a great followup that doesn't lose sight of what makes it so damn entertaining.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

The Blue Lenses

08/25/2018

John Wick: Chapter 2 doesn't radically subvert the genre, but it doesn't intend to. What it does is something so much better: it loves it and celebrates it with charm, skill and devotion.

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K. Austin Collins

The Ringer

08/10/2017

John Wick: Chapter 2 delivers another full-throttle round of brutal, beautiful violence.

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Ross McIndoe

The Skinny

07/04/2024

4/5

But the qualities that made the first film a hit – neo-noir style, viscerally balletic action and Ian McShane at his most menacingly debonair – are still more than enough to see Chapter 2 through to the close and make a third entry an enticing prospect.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

05/12/2023

4/5

Despite offering wonderfully staged action that takes stunts to a new level, it lacks the emotional heart of the debut film.

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Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

04/02/2023

3/5

This sequel builds the world of the highly organized and codified High Table that John Wick had left, but now is forced to re-enter. The film answers the question: Is there honor among thieves? It's bloody, but no dog dies.

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12/31/2021

Dare I say better than the first? Yes, I do!

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Skutler T.

@SkutlerYT 15h

Just as good as the first, loved this film

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Chris S

@Janomi Jun 17

John Wick: Chapter 2 expands the franchise's mythology brilliantly. What began as a revenge thriller evolves into a fully realized world governed by rules, blood markers, international assassins, and the ever-growing influence of the Continental. The expansion feels natural rather than forced, making the universe far more fascinating. Keanu Reeves remains excellent in the lead role, while Ian McShane and Laurence Fishburne help deepen the mythology. Director Chad Stahelski also raises the bar with several outstanding action sequences. The catacomb shootout and hall-of-mirrors finale remain among the franchise's most memorable set pieces. The emotional simplicity of the original is replaced by a more procedural story built around obligations and consequences. Even so, the sequel raises the stakes naturally, expands the world intelligently, and delivers some of the best action filmmaking of the decade.

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MM S.

@mm_schill Jun 12

I was pleased to see that the second installment of John Wick's story furthered cars as a prolonged antagonist. I was also pleased to see the introduction of a new antagonist going forward: stairs!

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Adelay C.

@27adeco May 12

In my opinion, this sequel is a bit inferior to the original, while still remaining very entertaining and easy to watch. While violent, it fees relatively, and the plot is clear and mostly easy to follow.

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Thyaagu C

@Thyaagu May 12

Story optional, adrenaline mandatory!! Pure high voltage action and score carry chapter 2's knockout strike.

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Synopsis

Retired super-assassin John Wick's plans to resume a quiet civilian life are cut short when Italian gangster Santino D'Antonio shows up on his doorstep with a gold marker, compelling him to repay past favors. Ordered by Winston, kingpin of secret assassin society The Continental, to respect the organization's ancient code, Wick reluctantly accepts the assignment to travel to Rome to take out D'Antonio's sister, the ruthless capo atop the Italian Camorra crime syndicate.

Director: Chad Stahelski
Producer: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee
Screenwriter: Derek Kolstad
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: 87eleven, Thunder Road Pictures, Summit Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Language|Brief Nudity|Strong Violence Throughout)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $92.0M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1