“John Wick 3: Parabellum”

Starting off almost immediately after the conclusion of pt. 2. John Wick is off to the races with a bounty on his head. There are lots of kills, stabbing, gunfire, chases and bodies flying. It’s all very well choreographed, which is what I like most about these movies. Every fight scene is like watching a ballet of fistacuffs with knives and guns. The story is minimal, and so is the dialogue. Keanu has very little to say in this and why should he talk when he’s gotta be exhausted running for his life and fighting off just about everybody whether it be on a motorcycle, in a museum full of guns & knives, battling giant mean dogs with Halle Berry or breaking tons of glass cases in a fancy schmancy hotel. The movie is violent. Very violent. It’s also funny in parts but done in a very subtle way. I think the last fight scene droned on forever. How many ninja cronies does he have to fight before he gets to the main bad guy? Now, I’ve I’ve gotta give props to Keanu Reeves. The guy is in his 50’s and he’s pulling off some pretty amazing stunts and action scenes. He’s not at Tom Cruise Mission Impossible level, but it’s in the team photo. He also found another franchise that is perfect for his limited acting ability. I love Keanu, but Marlon Brando , he’s not. There is a set up for #4, which comes out in 2021. It’s a fun time at the show.

Rating (***)