In the showstopping, approximately 40-minute long, third-act action sequence of “John Wick: Chapter 4,” star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski prove — for the fourth time — that they are the best duo in contemporary action cinema.
John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a badass, hired killer. He works under the mandates of a clandestine council, “The High Table.” The group of 12 crime lords reigns over the underworld’s most ruthless paid terminators. Wick is at odds with the governing body, shunning protocols and ignoring ultimatums. This time he’s gone too far. The Table has put a bounty on his head. Assassins can make millions murdering him.
Editor’s Note: The following piece contains spoilers for “John Wick: Chapter 4,” which is currently in theaters. “John Wick: Chapter 4” is the ultimate personification of the action genre in Hollywood amidst an oversaturated sea of superhero movies. The film is the fourth entry in the “John Wick” series directed by Chad Stahelski, which stars.