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'Action cinema at its finest': Early reviews call 'John Wick 4' the best sequel yet

'John Wick: Chapter 4' early reactions have arrived and it appears the movie is winning unanimous praise all around

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The early reviews for 'John Wick: Chapter 4' have started to come in, just a few weeks before the movie's release. The popular action franchise's titular assassin, played by Keanu Reeves, will seek retribution against Winston and the High Table after being left for dead at the end of the previous film. John discovers that the only means to gain his freedom will be a risky duel with Bill Skarsgard's Marquis de Gramont, a member of the High Table with allies all around the world.

It looks like the movie has worked well with the critics. Some early reactions call it the best sequel yet. Let's see what more the critics have to say about it.

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'Mind-blowing action'

Several critics took to social media to applaud the movie. Caitilin Tyrrell said, "Chad Stahelski brings it to the next level with #JohnWick4! Mind blowing action sequences and the fantastic world building continues! Keanu kills it, but Donnie Yen is a scene stealer!" Another critic, Joseph Deckelmeier, tweeted, "#JohnWickChapter4 is an intense throughout the entire film. Caine, (Donnie Yen) steals every scene he’s in and, as expected, the action in this film is next level. The film definitely left me wanting more. Lastly, there’s a post credit scene I recommend staying for."

Eric Eisenberg wrote, "I had reservations about John Wick: Chapter 4's nearly three hour runtime, but the movie earns it. It's an epic with smart pacing that never lets the action feel exhausting, and the set pieces are phenomenal. Great cast of series newcomers, but Donnie Yen is the MVP. #JohnWick4." Aaron Neuwirth said, "#JohnWick4 is incredible. A symphony of controlled and carefully choreographed violence. Every shot in this movie is interesting. The cast is great. The action is beyond impressive. And with such a long running time, it never feels as though I want less of what's taking place."

Simon Thompson, another critic, tweeted, "#JohnWick4 is action cinema at its finest. This breathtaking, bloody and ballistic ballet delivers a bone-crunching crescendo to one of the greatest action franchises of all time. Pure power, #JohnWick4 is as exhilarating as it is exhausting. Reeves' Wick transcends icon status." Courtney Howard noted, "Brawny, bold & badass, #JohnWick4 brilliantly balances vested stakes with an absolutely spectacular, high octane thrill ride. A soaring, searing, scorching chapter in the saga. The wildest time you’ll have at the movies this year. A pure adrenaline rush." Ian Sandwell tweeted, "John Wick: Chapter 4 is absolutely HUGE. Yes, it's long, but its outrageously good set pieces more than make up for it. A slick, brutal and stylish action epic that sees Keanu Reeves push himself further than before, and with moments that'll have fans talking... #JohnWick4"

What is the plot of 'John Wick: Chapter 4'?

The official synopsis of the movie reads, "John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes."

The movie will premiere on March 24, 2023.