brary, the movie fluffs the opportu-
nity to riff on Hitchcock’s Torn Cur-
tain by having the men attempt to
fight without making any noise.
John Wick 3 trades the style, wit
and sophistication of its predeces-
sors for garish lighting, sub Ta-
kashi Miike edgelord violence and
a postmodern takedown of the
Walter Hill inspired world it so me-
ticulously constructed. When John
Wick 2 ended, you wanted to
watch the next installment right
away, but when John Wick 3 teas-
es a fourth chapter, you’re simply
left groaning.
John Wick 2 was the dog’s
bollocks. John Wick 3 is simply
bollocks.
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When John Wick 3 teases a fourth chapter,
you’re simply left groaning.
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellem
1 ½ stars out of 5
Directed by: Chad Stahelski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry,
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Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne,
Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon,
Lance Reddick, Anjelica Huston
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