WithJohn Wick: Chapter 4out nowand receiving rapturous praise from critics and audiences alike, there is one question that many people are now asking: What is thegreatest action film of the 21st century?Mad Max: Fury Road,Skyfall,The Raid,The Dark Knight, andMission Impossible: Falloutall have compelling cases. However, compiling the best action films of the last 23 years and not mentioningJohn Wickis a crime. Arguments could be made for all the John Wick movies; that’s how strong they are in the action genre.
John Wickstarted with a simple premise. Wick (The Matrix’sKeanu Reeves, who is no stranger to action), a former hit man, returns to the criminal world he left behind after the arrogant son of a Russian mobster kills his dog, which was a gift from his now-deceased wife. Hell-bent on revenge, Wick hunts down the son with reckless abandon, killing every single person who stands in his way.John Wickwas a sleeper hit in 2014, and nine years later, the story about a legendary hit man mourning the loss of his wife and dog is a global franchise. The fourth film,John Wick: Chapter 4, just earned the highest opening weekend grossof the franchise.
Before watchingChapter 4in theaters, catch up on the firstthree John Wick movies!
Where to watch all the John Wick movies
The first three John Wick movies are all available to stream onAmazon Freevee.
When is it streaming for subscribers?
John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2,andJohn Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellumarenow streamingfor everyone on Amazon Freevee.
How much does it cost?
Nothing! Freevee is a free-to-all service that acts kind of like a broadcast network. It’s free, but you have to watch the occasional block of ads. It’s worth it, though, for these John Wick movies, which are some of the best action movies ever made.
Are the John Wick movies worth watching?
Any action movie fan will appreciate theJohn Wick franchise. Each subsequent film raises the bar with its action sequences and stunt coordination. The highly-choreographed action scenes are some of the best in the 21st century. Plus, the films are easy to understand and provide audiences with a true form of escapism.
Chad Stahelski is the director behind every movie in the franchise. Stahelski famously worked as Reeves’s stunt double onThe Matrix. Through four movies, the John Wick franchise registers an average of 88% on the Tomatometer and an 84% audience score onRotten Tomatoes. OnMetacritic, the four films combine for a Metascore of 73 and a user score of 7.9.
For John Wick fans, readJohn Wick: Chapter 4’s ending explained,John Wick: Chapter 4’s best scene,5 reasons why John Wick is the best action movie ever, anddoes John Wick die at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4?
