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Why This Revenge is Essential

A modern action masterpiece that proves vengeance can fuel elegantly choreographed violence. Keanu Reeves' understated performance masks a relentless rage.

John Wick

2014•Chad Stahelski•120 min•R

The Experience

A retired hitman returns to the criminal underworld after mobsters kill the puppy left to him by his late wife. It is a stylish, brutal masterclass in action choreography where one man dismantles an entire syndicate over a dog.

Cast & Crew

Director: Chad Stahelski

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen

Production Details

Budget: $20 million

Box Office: $86.1 million

Age Rating:R
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REVENGE INTENSITY SCORE

95
REVENGE INTENSITY INDEX
7.4
IMDB RATING
VENGEANCE BRUTALITY LEVELMEDIUM

A brutal and devastating revenge masterpiece with visceral violence, profound moral complexity, and the soul-crushing cost of vengeance.

Content Advisory

Contains: Mature Content

0:12:00 → 0:15:00
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Animal Death
High
Viewer Discretion Advised

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INTENSITY GRAPH

Narrative Analysis
Puppy Death(68%)
The Sledgehammer(55%)
Home Invasion(75%)
Red Circle Club(88%)
Dock Showdown(90%)
Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Action: 70%Thriller: 20%Thriller: 20%Thriller: 20%Thriller: 20%Thriller: 20%Thriller: 20%Crime: 10%Crime: 10%Crime: 10%Crime: 10%

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CINEMATIC DNA

Genre Analysis
Action
70%
Thriller
20%
Crime
10%

Genre DNA Distribution

  • Action: 70%
  • Thriller: 20%
  • Crime: 10%

Movie Intensity Arc

  • Minute 15: Puppy Death (68/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 30: The Sledgehammer (55/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 50: Home Invasion (75/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 78: Red Circle Club (88/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 95: Dock Showdown (90/100 Intensity)

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FAQ About John Wick

Deep dive into John Wick with insider knowledge, production details, and insights about this brutal revenge masterpiece.

What is John Wick about?

John Wick follows a legendary retired assassin who is pulled violently back into the criminal underworld when Russian mobsters kill the puppy his late wife left him as a final gift—unleashing a methodical, balletic rampage of vengeance through New York's criminal empire.

What makes John Wick revolutionary?

The film revolutionized action cinema with its innovative gun-fu fight choreography, world-building through the Continental Hotel and assassin society, and Keanu Reeves's commitment to performing his own stunts with military-grade tactical precision.

Who directed John Wick?

Chad Stahelski, a veteran stuntman and stunt coordinator, made his directorial debut with John Wick—bringing unprecedented authenticity and innovation to action choreography that elevated the entire genre.

Why does he seek revenge over a dog?

The puppy represents John's last connection to his deceased wife and his hope for a peaceful life—its senseless murder by entitled criminals destroys that hope, symbolizing the impossibility of escaping his violent past.

Did it spawn a franchise?

Yes—the film's massive success launched a multi-billion dollar franchise including three sequels, a prequel series, spin-offs, and comic books—all expanding the intricate world of assassins and their code.

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