John Wick

Keanu Reeves plays the character of John Wick, a former assassin who had just buried his wife.  He is met at the funeral by a former associate played by Willem Dafoe.  A few days after the service, a package is delivered.  The package contains a final gift from his wife of a puppy to care for. 

A few days later, some Russian mobsters break into his house.   They kill his dog and steal his 1969 vintage mustang.  John Wick wants revenge. 

The action in this movie was outstanding.  I thought that Willem Dafoe was excellent.  Adrianne Palicki who played another assassin and Ian McShane who played a hotel owner frequented by the assassins were also great.  I was a little disappointed with Keanu Reeves acting.  He’s never been great but he could have done better in this role.   I think he was concentrating more on stunts than dialogue.  I gave this movie 2 ½ out of 4 stars.