
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
John Wick is forced out of retirement by a former associate looking to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to aid him, Wick travels to Rome and does battle against some of the world’s most dangerous killers.
Details
Budget
$40,000,000
Rating
7/10 (13299 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Thunder Road, 87Eleven, Summit Entertainment
About John Wick: Chapter 2
In "John Wick: Chapter 2," the narrative picks up with John Wick being drawn back into the shadowy world of assassins he had attempted to leave behind. A blood oath compels him to Rome, where he becomes entangled in a power struggle within an international guild. The film develops the established universe, exploring the rules and consequences that govern this clandestine society.
The movie expands on the action sequences from its predecessor, showcasing detailed combat choreography across various international settings. The focus remains on Wick's specific skillset and his methods for engaging with the threats he faces. It continues to build the mythology surrounding the high-stakes world of its characters, placing Wick in increasingly complex situations.
"John Wick: Chapter 2" has an IMDb rating of 7.4 from over 500,000 votes, a Rotten Tomatoes score of 89%, and a Metacritic score of 75/100, indicating a generally favorable critical and audience reception. It falls into the action, thriller, and crime genres, running for 122 minutes.
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You can stream "John Wick: Chapter 2" on HBO Max, or rent/buy it on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Fandango At Home. You can also purchase the DVD or Blu-ray from retailers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
No, "John Wick: Chapter 2" is not based on a true story. It is a fictional neo-noir action thriller film, the second installment in the John Wick series, with characters created by Derek Kolstad.
At the end of "John Wick: Chapter 2," John Wick kills Santino D'Antonio on the grounds of The Continental, breaking the hotel's strict rules. Winston, the manager of The Continental, informs Wick that he is excommunicado from the assassin's society but gives him a one-hour head start before a massive bounty is placed on his head, leaving him to run as assassins worldwide learn of the contract.
"John Wick: Chapter 2" has been critically acclaimed for its action sequences, direction, and visual style, with many viewers finding it to be an exciting and successful sequel. It expanded the world established in the first film and is considered by some to be even better than its predecessor.