John Wick 4 debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with 93% approval rating, becoming one of the highest rated films in the franchise. But what were the keys to this success with critics? In this list, we tell you the main reasons for the sequel’s success, and also why you shouldn’t miss it.
John Wick 4 is the longest film in the saga
John Wick 4 is 2.49 hours long, being the longest film in the franchise. Despite the fact that with these images, an action movie could become boring, critics praised John Wick 4, assuring that the sequel knows how to maintain the tension from beginning to end. However, a long duration is more than welcome.
John Wick 4 has the best action in the franchise
Critics of the sequel described its action as the most ambitious of the saga, with sequences that will be among the best of the entire genre. With such a long runtime, it was clear that John Wick 4 was going to have even more action than its predecessors, but it also looks like these sequences will raise the bar even higher, being the most creative yet.
Its great characters
JJohn Wick 4 is praised for giving greater prominence to its characters’ stories. In this way, the audience identifies more with the protagonists of the story, and the fight scenes are even more effective. In addition, this opus will introduce new characters to the franchise, which promise to be very interesting.
Check out Keanu Reeves in one of his best roles
Keanu Reeves already has a lot of charisma, and John Wick is also one of his most beloved characters. Additionally, critics have called Reeves’ performance in the sequel one of the best of his entire career. There is no doubt that the actor is very invested in his role, so this is an excellent reason not to miss the film.
John Wick 4 could be the end of the saga
It hasn’t been confirmed yet, but considering the dedication they put into John Wick 4, many suspect that this could be the final chapter of the saga, or at least the closure of the story that has been developing for 3 films. Judging by the length of the tape and its level of action, that might be true. We will have to wait for the premiere of John Wick 4, on March 24, to verify it.