With a few weeks still remaining until it hits theaters, the John Wick: Chapter 4 early reactions have begun rolling out. The next chapter in the hit action franchise will see Keanu Reeves' eponymous assassin hunting for revenge against Winston and the High Table after being left for dead at the end of the prior movie. John learns his one way to earning his freedom will be a high-stakes showdown with a High Table member, Bill Skarsgård's Marquis de Gramont, who has allies around the world assist in the hunt.
As anticipation boils to its highest point, the first John Wick: Chapter 4 early reactions have arrived. Critics in attendance of the film's first screening are glowing in their responses to the Keanu Reeves sequel, with many calling it the best yet, even in spite of its lengthy runtime. Check out some of the reactions below:
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Why John Wick 4's Early Reactions Are A Good Sign For The Future
One of the most consistent aspects brought up in the John Wick: Chapter 4 early reactions is the film's massive runtime of nearly three hours long. However, in spite of concerns from audiences about another overlong blockbuster movie at a time in which it's becoming prominent again with the likes of The Batman, it sounds like director Chad Stahelski and his creative team have succeeded in keeping all 169 minutes full of entertaining set pieces.
Considering many action franchises begin to fizzle out after three movies, as seen with such franchises as Lethal Weapon and Taken, it's comforting to know that the team behind John Wick: Chapter 4 are finding new ways to raise the stakes for Reeves' titular character. In addition to the set pieces, it's a promising sign that reactions are as positive as they are given it's the first sequel not to be penned by franchise creator Derek Kolstad following Lionsgate moving on from the writer, with the studio having clearly found writers who understand the world and characters.
While Reeves has previously said that a fifth movie wasn't guaranteed, the John Wick: Chapter 4 early reactions are pointing towards yet another hit on his hands. Additionally, with some reactions confirming that there is the franchise's first post-credits scene, it seems a John Wick 5 is on the minds of all involved with the film. Only time will tell if the new sequel can live up to expectations when John Wick: Chapter 4 hits theaters on March 24.
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