Sheep Movie Review: John Wick: Chapter 2

John Wick: Chapter 2
Directed By: Chad Stahelski
Written By: Derek Kolstad
Feb 10, 2017 Wide
Rating: R (for strong violence throughout, some language and brief nudity)
Cast: Keanu Reeves
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 122 minutes
Studio: Summit Entertainment
In this next chapter following the 2014 hit, legendary hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins' guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world's deadliest killers.

I was a big fan of this franchise after seeing the first installment of Mr Wick. Not only do I LOVE Keanu, I also happen to really love over the top high octane action and excessive bloody violence. Yeah, I'm American, so what! Give me a good ole bang-bang shoot'em up any day of the week. John Wick deuce does not let you down! It picks your ass up and throws you against a car windshield over, and over again!

My BFF Jeni (RIP) was also a huge fan of this one and she didn't get a chance to see part two but I can pretty much guess what she would say. She would love it! It's over the top and every single NRA guilty pleasure you've been having wet dreams about. I got a girl boner a time or two, I wont lie about that! John knows how to handle any weapon and damn, but is that a turn on! Meow!!! He just does not age. Or maybe he's like Benny Button and aging in reverse.

Not only is the action freaking amazing, the story itself keeps you sucked right in to this underworld of dark and mysterious characters. I love every single twist and turn. Plus, the film leaves it wide open for the next chapter. So deal me in. Deal. Me. In!

Getting 5 sumo don't mess with me Sheep

KD

Movie Review: 47 Ronin

47 Ronin
PG-13, 2 hr. 7 min.
Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: Carl Rinsch
In Theaters: Dec 25, 2013 Wide
Universal Pictures - http://www.47roninmovie.com/
Keanu Reeves-Kai
Hiroyuki Sanada -Oishi
Kou Shibasaki -Mika
Tadanobu Asano-Lord Kira
Rinko Kikuchi-Witch
Min Tanaka-Lord Asano
From ancient Japan's most enduring tale, the epic 3D fantasy-adventure 47 Ronin is born. Keanu Reeves leads the cast as Kai, an outcast who joins Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), the leader of 47 outcast samurai. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honor to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors. 47 Ronin is helmed by visionary director Carl Erik Rinsch (The Gift). Inspired by styles as diverse as Miyazaki and Hokusai, Rinsch will bring to life the stunning landscapes and enormous battles that will display the timeless Ronin story to global audiences in a way that's never been seen before. -- (C) Universal

ronin – “The defining characteristic of a ronin is that he was a former samurai separated from service to a daimyo. The kanji that spell out the term "ronin" are literally translated as "wave person," as if he were set adrift to be tossed upon the waves of life. Sometimes, the term "ronin" is translated as "masterless samurai" - The Samurai Archives SamuraiWiki

47 Ronin is the little movie that could. Everyone has been predicting its failure since filming began in 2011. There were director disputes, creative disputes, studio disputes. You can read all about the disputes in the Los Angeles Times article by Chris Lee

47 Ronin is an awesome tale of Samurai honor and the Bushido way. The studios wanted an action packed visual bonanza, but the director wanted to focus on the drama aspect of the story, and I agree. There are still some visually exciting scenes of action and the costumes are stunning. The acting wasn't Oscar worthy, but not many are. I liked the movie. A lot. So did my mom and my husband.

There is a star crossed lover’s story between the half-breed servant Kai and the Samurai Master’s daughter Mika. They kept it a chaste love affair which was fitting for the tone of the movie. The violence isn't graphic and the PG-13 rating seems appropriate. Lots of heads roll, but there is no blood spewing. There is a deliciously evil shape changing witch!

this guy is in the movie for about 15 seconds

Dark Horse

If you are familiar with the 47 Ronin tale (Dark Horse has a graphic novel based on the story) then you know how it ends. While the writers took a lot of liberty with the story they did not change the ending. That would be like making a movie about the Titanic and everyone lives at the end. It is a bittersweet ending.

Should you see it? I am glad I did, and it was worth a matinee price. I like Keanu Reeves and the story the movie is based on. If you are looking for the next Oscar or a life changing experience don’t go and rent it. It doesn't deserve all the hating it is getting.

3.75 “I told you I wasn’t afraid of you” Sheep

SharonS