John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

[Jake]

With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin.

 

[Nick]

I still haven't watched the third film, but I liked the first one a fair bit, and really liked the second. They're amongst the best gun style action movies on the market.

 

[Jake]

I still haven't watched the third film, but I liked the first one a fair bit, and really liked the second. They're amongst the best gun style action movies on the market.

Gotta love Keanu, he's one of the few actors/actresses who do their own stunts, gun included. I'm excited for this one because it's supposed to branch out and explore more of John's backstory before the first film whilst further building on the world created already.

 

[Nick]

Gotta love Keanu, he's one of the few actors/actresses who do their own stunts, gun included. I'm excited for this one because it's supposed to branch out and explore more of John's backstory before the first film whilst further building on the world created already.

I am very happy Keanu Reeves found John Wick. As a person, he has always seemed very likable, but as an actor, ... I'll admit he's limited, but he is perfect for John Wick.

 

[Jake]

I am very happy Keanu Reeves found John Wick. As a person, he has always seemed very likable, but as an actor, ... I'll admit he's limited, but he is perfect for John Wick.

You could definitely get that vibe from watching him in John Constantine and Speed among others.

 

[Tramuson]

You could definitely get that vibe from watching him in John Constantine and Speed among others.

I want him to have a second craft at John Constantine though.

 

[Tramuson]

John Wick's fun. I wouldn't mind if they keep shelling them out for a little while longer, and then, maybe kick-off a new franchise lead once Keanu's ready to step down.

 

[Jake]

I want him to have a second craft at John Constantine though.

Might get lucky with James Gunn heading the DCU now. He seems to want to give some of the other DC heroes and villains a fair shake. John Constantine has been in some great animated films to date if you're interested.

John Wick's fun. I wouldn't mind if they keep shelling them out for a little while longer, and then, maybe kick-off a new franchise lead once Keanu's ready to step down.

I think that's the plan. They were supposed to have a Continental series in development. They do have the Ballerina in production right now which is supposed to have Ana de Armas in the lead role; but, she's stated a desire to be done with action films after it finishes filming.

 

[Plagueis]

Might get lucky with James Gunn heading the DCU now. He seems to want to give some of the other DC heroes and villains a fair shake. John Constantine has been in some great animated films to date if you're interested.


I think that's the plan. They were supposed to have a Continental series in development. They do have the Ballerina in production right now which is supposed to have Ana de Armas in the lead role; but, she's stated a desire to be done with action films after it finishes filming.

The worry I have with anything after John Wick is exactly that. I want somebody who can go "all in" as a follow-up to John Wick, and I fear that, if the Continental series flops and the Ballerina film misfires (which I believe they both have a likelihood of doing), we may not get a second crack at it, or they might mistake it as audiences not caring about the "Wick world".

 

[Jake]

The worry I have with anything after John Wick is exactly that. I want somebody who can go "all in" as a follow-up to John Wick, and I fear that, if the Continental series flops and the Ballerina film misfires (which I believe they both have a likelihood of doing), we may not get a second crack at it, or they might mistake it as audiences not caring about the "Wick world".

I can believe it. It's going to be the same issue they're facing with Tom Cruise and Mission Impossible. I don't know if anyone else has the charisma to carry the series on after he retires, though I feel they could do a sequel where he trains the protege aiming to take over.

 

[Nick]

Nick submitted a new story:

John Wick: Chapter 4 - Chad Stahelski

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Title: John Wick: Chapter Four
Director: Chad Stahelski
Writer: Shay Hatten, Michael Finch
Brief Summary: "John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes."​

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[Jobie]

I wonder if this will be the last film. I'd thought they said they were filming Wick 4 and 5 back-to-back before Covid.

 

[Jake]

I wonder if this will be the last film. I'd thought they said they were filming Wick 4 and 5 back-to-back before Covid.

The rumor is that they can end the saga with this film; but, the director has ideas floating on how to continue with a fifth.

 

[Hattrick]

The rumor is that they can end the saga with this film; but, the director has ideas floating on how to continue with a fifth.

I would think the money it has made might help wiggle a few more ideas loose as well.

 

[Jake]

I'd love for John Wick to be done. It was given an ending with this film. Leave it alone and explore more of the Wickverse, for lack of a better term. How did things evolve to what they are? Where did they originate from? Who is the family that adopted Wick? Etc.

 

[Nick]

I'd love for John Wick to be done. It was given an ending with this film. Leave it alone and explore more of the Wickverse, for lack of a better term. How did things evolve to what they are? Where did they originate from? Who is the family that adopted Wick? Etc.

As a policy, I find myself almost always against a prequel to anything, ever. I think I have been burned too many times by subpar writing and a creator's incessant desire to connect dots retroactively. The best example I can think of for an offender is George Lucas and the Star Wars prequels. For that reason, I am always for finding a way to bring a series forward, not backward.

 

[Jake]

As a policy, I find myself almost always against a prequel to anything, ever. I think I have been burned too many times by subpar writing and a creator's incessant desire to connect dots retroactively. The best example I can think of for an offender is George Lucas and the Star Wars prequels. For that reason, I am always for finding a way to bring a series forward, not backward.

Well, I don't blame you; but, they can do a John Wick prequel without even having to reference or use John as a character in it.

 

[Nebulous]

Loved it! Lots of action and great effects.

 

[Nick]

Loved it! Lots of action and great effects.

How would you rank it amongst the rest of them / how do you rank the series?

 

[Nick]

Loved it! Lots of action and great effects.

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Note: - I merged the thread from the General Discussion with the Movie Club thread.