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The sequel to the 2014 film John Wick came out the weekend before Valentines Day. If you have seen the first film, you know that there is likely some purposeful irony in releasing it that weekend. Wick is a man of focus and sheer will, or so the characters in both films keep saying and this sequel gives fans more of the same in the second chapter of the story of Mr. Wick. Reeves returns as the brooding hitman of the underworld that has a code of honor, John Wick. It has been an ongoing theme since the first film that Wick has wanted out of the life since he found there could be a peaceful life with a woman he loved. However, he keeps getting pulled back in no matter how often he tries to bury his past behind him. The action is on par with the first film as well as the theme of the story fo trying to retire. This new film shows us more of the underworld and the mysterious Continental Hotel that the assassins in Wick's world respect as their own private government. Ian McShan...

Photo: Official movie site Sometimes you need to see a movie about kicking butt. Man On Fire is that kind of movie , Leon: The Professional is that kind of movie, and so is John Wick . What do these films have in common?   For starters, they all star actors you don't expect in roles like this. Keanu Reeves has already had his share of action, martial arts themed, films so his performance is not that much of a surprise. +The Blogboard Jungle   loves a well written story but if the action in a film is as awesome as it is in John Wick . Liberties can be taken in the writing process and it won't matter. Are the days of martial arts stars over? Was Jet Li the last one of our time? John Wick shows that with a good stunt team, good director, and awesome fight choreography anyone can make a solid action film. By now you have probably heard a lot about John Wick .  Believe the hype and check it out. It's rated 'R' for violence and a lot of...