02-06-2015, 20:27
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Great movie
John Wick...great movie. Did the Comcast On Demand thing and I watched it twice in a row. It stars Keanu Reeves but he doesn't talk, so no worries. It does have some technical flaws. For instance, guns run dry and have to be reloaded, cars don't blow up in flames when they get in a collision, and getting punched in the face hurts. Other than that, great movie. Great music, great cinematography, great supporting cast. Plus the New York Time review slams it as appealing to Neaderthals. I counted 28 head shots but I could be wrong.
The brief cop scene is classic.
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02-06-2015, 23:42
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Both John Wick and Denzel's Equalizer were pretty good flicks.
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03-06-2016, 13:56
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dedicated actor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpr8oqyjKIc
Really gave Tom Cruise's Collateral a run for his money
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03-06-2016, 17:10
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Both 'The Equalizer' and 'John Wick' deal with the Russian mob. Why do we let these mobs take root? Besides the corruption and pay-offs to congressmen, county and city officials of course.
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03-06-2016, 22:41
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I really liked John Wick. Enough that I bought it after seeing it on Netflix. I tell everyone that if they liked Wick, they'll probably like Sicario too. That is a damn good movie, especially if you like Benicio del Toro.
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03-07-2016, 03:10
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Both 'The Equalizer' and 'John Wick' deal with the Russian mob. Why do we let these mobs take root? Besides the corruption and pay-offs to congressmen, county and city officials of course.
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I get the feeling that the Bandits of the Year are carefully selected so as to avoid the need to depict who the real bandits are. Hollywood has its own politically correct standards and it sticks to these fairly strictly. Even white South Africans have had their brief moment of Hollywood infamy recently.
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03-07-2016, 21:02
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Was surprised to see that it was not a Michael Mann film. Here's the wiki on one of the directors, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Stahelski. He, and the uncredited codirector are both experienced stuntmen. Stahelski replaced Brandon Lee after his tragic death.
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I get the feeling that the Bandits of the Year are carefully selected so as to avoid the need to depict who the real bandits are. Hollywood has its own politically correct standards and it sticks to these fairly strictly. Even white South Africans have had their brief moment of Hollywood infamy recently.
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I'm guessing you sure as hell didn't like Lethal Weapon 2
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03-07-2016, 22:41
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Even white South Africans have had their brief moment of Hollywood infamy recently.
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And so will they remain while they continue to sport a mullet...and come from Australia.
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03-08-2016, 11:10
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If you liked John Wick and The Equalizer, check out Man On Fire - probably one of my most favorite Denzel movies.
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03-08-2016, 11:47
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If you liked John Wick and The Equalizer, check out Man On Fire - probably one of my most favorite Denzel movies. |
Man on Fire is a pretty strong movie, but seems to crawl in the early part. John Wick is more about semi-realistic action from beginning to end.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the "gun kata" from equilibrium yet...
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03-09-2016, 00:14
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If you liked John Wick and The Equalizer, check out Man On Fire - probably one of my most favorite Denzel movies. |
Concur.
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03-09-2016, 02:28
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Originally Posted by CAARNG 68W
Was surprised to see that it was not a Michael Mann film. Here's the wiki on one of the directors, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Stahelski. He, and the uncredited codirector are both experienced stuntmen. Stahelski replaced Brandon Lee after his tragic death.
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Not at all. We are so used to being the polecats (whatever they might be) of the world that getting any attention is great. Charles Theron, one of our pretty little things only got an Oscar because she acted the part of an extremely unattractive serial murderess. Go Charlene.
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02-10-2017, 21:57
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Originally Posted by (1VB)compforce
John Wick is more about semi-realistic action from beginning to end.
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Well.... John Wick 2 is 3gun and TTI product placement meet Hollywood 
When's the last time you see movies with text-book pistol and rifle press check, tac reload, reload with retention, dry shotgun IAD, and so on.
Very entertaining, I must say. Even though I hate how it perpetuates the "silent" suppressor myth. Turn off your higher brain function and you will enjoy it immensely
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"we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" Rom. 5:3-4
"So we can suffer, and in suffering we know who we are" David Goggins
"Aide-toi, Dieu t'aidera " Jehanne, la Pucelle
Der, der Geld verliert, verliert einiges;
Der, der einen Freund verliert, verliert viel mehr;
Der, der das Vertrauen verliert, verliert alles.
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02-10-2017, 22:43
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That is really, really impressive.
He can out shoot about 95% of SF dudes I know. Strong work.
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02-11-2017, 17:01
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That is really, really impressive.
He can out shoot about 95% of SF dudes I know. Strong work.
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Strong teacher. Butler has a few videos of getting gun-nothings up to speed.
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