John Wick has been a very popular franchise since the first movie released in 2014. The series is almost a mix of Jason Bourne and Rambo but with its own twists. It follows the same concept of a one man army with super skills and incredible action sequences. But it's all taking place within a secret assassins society hidden amongst our normal community. They may act like us, work with us, and walk with us, but they are a part of something bigger. They all work in the shadows and you never see them coming. This assassins society has its own market, rules, and safe haven grounds. This safe haven is known as the Continental hotel. The Continental has one rule: No killing on Continental grounds. It's a place where Assassins can eat, drink, and sleep without the fear of being attacked. Assassins can also resupply with weapons, armor, and many other tools that they can use at their disposal.
(Warning minor spoilers ahead) The first John Wick movie started with John Wick (played by Keanu Reeves) being retired for sometime. John was considered the greatest and most feared Assassin of them all. He was known as Baba Yaga (The Boogeyman). John’s skills are from extreme focus and sheer will. Unfortunately after being married for 6 months, he lost his wife to a sickness. As a final gift before she died she gave a dog in hopes that he wouldn’t grieve alone. John took very good care of his dog since it helped him mourn the loss of his wife. Long story short, a man from the Russian Mafia wanted to steal John’s car and in the process killed John’s dog. That's how it all started. The word got out of what happened and fear spread through New York as they found out the Boogeyman was making a return for vengeance. John Wick 1 is a revenge story has he goes on a rampage to kill the man who killed his dog. John Wick 2 improved the series more as it focused more on the world of assassins and how the society truly works.
(Warning minor spoilers ahead) The first John Wick movie started with John Wick (played by Keanu Reeves) being retired for sometime. John was considered the greatest and most feared Assassin of them all. He was known as Baba Yaga (The Boogeyman). John’s skills are from extreme focus and sheer will. Unfortunately after being married for 6 months, he lost his wife to a sickness. As a final gift before she died she gave a dog in hopes that he wouldn’t grieve alone. John took very good care of his dog since it helped him mourn the loss of his wife. Long story short, a man from the Russian Mafia wanted to steal John’s car and in the process killed John’s dog. That's how it all started. The word got out of what happened and fear spread through New York as they found out the Boogeyman was making a return for vengeance. John Wick 1 is a revenge story has he goes on a rampage to kill the man who killed his dog. John Wick 2 improved the series more as it focused more on the world of assassins and how the society truly works.
For John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, John Wick is on the run (for reasons I will not Spoil). He has a 14 million Dollar bounty on his head from the high council of the Continental. John is apparently hiding out in New York. This movie will also take place in Montreal, Russia, Spain, and in Morocco. This installment seems to carry the same intense and great action that the other two movies have brought. The trailer starts with Winston, one of John’s closest friends who works with the high council, asking John what he has done. The trailer then shows all the Assassins that will be hunting him and the countdown begins. The trailer does an incredible job of adding suspense the countdown. Before the clock strikes midnight, Charon, another friend of John’s who works at the continental, asks Winston if he thinks John will make it out. Winston then calmly states, “A 14 million dollar bounty on his head and everyone wants a piece of it… I think the odds are about even.” Everyone looks at the clock as it strikes midnight and the bounty is sent out. The trailer then sets in its great music and shows some intense acting scenes. This does a good job of really making it seem like it's John Vs Everyone.
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The John Wick movies have always had an incredible cast full of popular and incredible actors to help support Keanu Reeves as John Wick. John Wick 3 is nothing short of that. We will be seeing the return of Laurence Fishburne from his role as Bowery King in the second film. We will also be seeing the return of Ian Mcshane, Lance Reddick, and John Leguizamo who have been long time series favorites. John Wick 3 will be introducing some new characters as well played by Halle Berry, Mark Dacascos, Jason Mantzoukas, with Anjelica Huston, and Robin Lord Taylor as well. It will be interesting to see how these new characters will be implemented into this unique world of assassins and bounty hunters. Please do yourself a big favor and see John Wick 1 and 2 to get ready for Parabellum. You will not regret it.
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