John Wick: Chapter 4 has slayed its three predecessors to officially become the best-reviewed film in the blockbuster franchise.
After nearly 90 reviews, the latest installment of Keanu Reeves’ beloved action saga has scored a stellar 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Reviewing the film for Cinapse, Ed Travis called John Wick: Chapter 4 ‘simply one of the greatest action films of this generation, and perhaps of all time.’
The surefire hit premieres in theaters nationwide on March 24, but early reactions have raved about the action-packed set pieces and Keanu’s central performance.
Particular praise has been heaped on the debut of franchise newcomer, martial arts legend Donnie Yen, and the sequel’s whopping three-hour runtime has not dimmed enthusiasm.
Best of the best! John Wick: Chapter 4 has slayed its three predecessors to officially become the best-reviewed film in the blockbuster franchise. Keanu Reeves, 58, pictured at the film’s premiere in Los Angeles
Top of the heap: After nearly 90 reviews, the latest installment of Keanu Reeves’ beloved action saga has scored a stellar 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes
Anticipation for the film has reached a fever pitch in recent weeks, with early reviews going viral across social media.
SlashFilm’s Vanessa Armstrong tweeted, ‘#JohnWick4 is the best movie I’ve seen in ages! ‘It’s like a Greek epic that’s, yes, full of unparalleled action (and guns), and the set pieces are phenomenal. But it’s also about relationships and love.
Armstrong went on to call the film ‘a breathtaking, heartrending story!’ and declared ‘I can’t wait to see it again.’
ComicBook.com’s Brandon Davis added, ‘#JohnWick4 absolutely rocks, start to finish. Keanu Reeves finds new ways to impress with stunning action and surrounds himself by incredible franchise newcomers. Chapters 1-3 world-built and Chapter 4 could run with all of it. An epic big screen blast. CINEMA!’
The Wrap’s Scott Mendelson tweeted, ‘#JohnWick4 is, at least from a technical pov, one of the greatest Hollywood action movies ever made. It’s visually gorgeous w/ stunningly complicated & creative setpieces. I honestly don’t know how they safely did some of these scenes. It’s a towering artistic achievement.’
But the future of the iconic franchise looks uncertain after director Chad Stahelski disclosed that both he and Keanu are ‘done for the moment.’
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Stahelski revealed that he and Reeves want to rest the franchise after releasing four films in nine years.
‘In our minds, Keanu and I are done for the moment. We’re going to give John Wick a rest. I’m sure the studio has a plan. If everyone loves it and it goes kooky, then we’ll take a quiet minute.’
Overwhelming praise: The surefire hit premieres in theaters nationwide on March 24, but anticipation for the film has reached a fever pitch in recent weeks, with early reviews going viral across social media
One wild ride: Reviewing the film for Cinapse, Ed Travis called John Wick: Chapter 4 ‘simply one of the greatest action films of this generation, and perhaps of all time’
Best: SlashFilm’s Vanessa Armstrong tweeted, ‘#JohnWick4 is the best movie I’ve seen in ages!
Rocks: ComicBook.com’s Brandon Davis said the film ‘absolutely rocks, start to finish’ and hailed it as ‘an epic big screen blast’
Greatest: The Wrap’s Scott Mendelson called the fourth installment ‘one of the greatest Hollywood action movies ever made’ and ‘a towering artistic achievement’
Stahelski added that when the press tour ends in Japan, he and Reeves will contemplate the franchise’s future
The filmmaker said: ‘Keanu and I will take the long trip to Tokyo, we’ll sit in the Imperial Hotel Scotch Bar and go, “What do you think?”
‘We’ll have a couple 20-year-old whiskies and write some ideas on napkins. If those ideas stick, maybe we’ll make a movie.’
But fans still have the upcoming spin-off film Ballerina to look forward to, as Anna de Armas will be joined by Reeves in the highly anticipated extension to the John Wick Universe.
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