The "John Wick 4" Early Reactions Are In - Dark Horizons
LionsgateWhilst reviews aren’t out yet, the first reactions have hit for the much-anticipated release of “John Wick: Chapter 4” which is set to debut theatrically on March 24th.
Fans and critics had the chance to see early screenings of the film in recent days with some short postings now up on Twitter from various journalists. The overall vibe though is superb with high praise all around.
Praise is high for the action, performances and visuals with the work by the legendary Donnie Yen and rising star Rina Sawayama in particular praised highly, along with the film’s lush shot composition and palette plus assorted tech merits.
Here’s a sampling of reviews from attendees who also work at media outlets
“I really liked #JohnWick4! Amazing to remember that big franchise blockbusters can look like this (good). Dan Lausten, you have my heart, my sword, my whatever. Didn’t feel too long, you can ignore the lore (who cares!!). There is one thing that I hated (because it’s dumb).” – Katie Walsh, The L.A. Times
“I had reservations about John Wick: Chapter 4’s nearly three hour runtime, but the movie earns it. It’s an epic with smart pacing that never lets the action feel exhausting, and the set pieces are phenomenal. Great cast of series newcomers, but Donnie Yen is the MVP. #JohnWick4” – Eric Eisenberg, CinemaBlend
“Brawny, bold & badass, #JohnWick4 brilliantly balances vested stakes with an absolutely spectacular, high octane thrill ride. A soaring, searing, scorching chapter in the saga. The wildest time you’ll have at the movies this year. A pure adrenaline rush.” – Courtney Howard, Variety
“#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.” – Scott Mendelson, Forbes
“#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. What a breathtaking, heartrending story! I can’t wait to see it again.” – Vanessa Armstong, Slashfilm
“John Wick: Chapter 4 is absolutely HUGE. Yes, it’s long, but its outrageously good set pieces more than make up for it. A slick, brutal and stylish action epic that sees Keanu Reeves push himself further than before, and with moments that’ll have fans talking. Unfortunately, I really felt that run time drag – and it all got very messy by the finale. But it’s an utter treat for action fans. PS. Rina Sawayama deserves her own spin-off. She kills it. As does Donnie Yen, because of course he does” – Eammon Jacobs, Insider
“#JohnWick4 is action cinema at its finest. This breathtaking, bloody and ballistic ballet delivers a bone-crunching crescendo to one of the greatest action franchises of all time. Pure power, #JohnWick4 is as exhilarating as it is exhausting. Reeves’ Wick transcends icon status.” – Simon Thompson, Indiewire
Laurence Fishburne, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Bill Skarsgard, Clancy Brown, Shamier Anderson, Hiroyuki Sanada and Scott Adkins co-star in this fourth film which sees Keanu Reeves taking on the High Table. The film is helmed by Chad Stahelski and opens in cinemas on March 24th.
