The John Wick films proof positive that more action movies need to be directed by former stuntmen. They’ve truly raised the bar on how action movies are shot and choreographed and I’m all for it

John's body count in this one is 77! There was a sign on that dog's door saying it was scheduled to be put down so John actually saved it's life!👱‍♀👱‍♀👗👗👠👠❤❤

I know it's a bit after the fact, but a bit of feel good trivia about this movie. In the scene where John gets jumped by Josef and his boys, the actor playing the thug who killed Daisy was so upset by the scene that he apparently spent several hours just holding and petting her, and even adopted her after they finished filming the scene. She's apparently still around and quite happy with her family. So, a bit of comfort, in a meta sense, anyway.

John spared Perkins because she gave him information. With the exception of Viktor (who was part of Daisy's killing), he spares anyone who gives him information. Francis tells him there are 27 guards are in the club ('27 kilograms' which the subtitles translate to 60lbs making that one really subtle). Perkins tells him about the stash. The 'priest' opens the security gate. John even spares Viggo in exchange for Iosef's location. The unspoken part of "Do you really want to die here, Perkins?" is if she 'gives him something' he won't kill her. It's a one-time deal, but they all take it because they all know that's how he is. Amusingly, Francis is probably the sole survivor of Viggo's entire operation because he walks away and stays gone.

My favorite detail: The end shot of him walking off with the dog is the same spot his wife collapsed at the start. This movie is one of the best examples of "show, don't tell" filming. So many details are just demonstrated like it's simply part of the world and the audience is drawn into the world building figuring out the significance of things like dinner reservations, the gold coins, the rules of the Continental... zero exposition. Great way to get a viewer invested.

this movie is proof that giving your action hero a relatable motivation can bring in an audience that doesnt necessarily like action movies.

36:05 Killing her would have been highly risky for John, as they were still on Continental grounds. He might have been able to justify it as self-defense while they were still in his room, he was even asked if a dinner reservation would be needed, but once they were in the hallway, all bets were off.

It's not so much about the bond he had with the dog, but really what the dog represented. It was the last gift from his wife.

You mentioned the realistic aspect of him putting on a bullet proof vest, which I also like. Another thing you never see in these types of movies is them needing to reload. I love that you can count how many bullets are fired before the protagonist needs to reload. Very cool.

A side note... there was a shot counter to make sure he reloaded when he had to. Attention to detail was very present in these movies

Perkin's death needed to be done the way it was to establish what happens when you break the rules. Sadly, Markus's death was to give John reason to go after Vigo and the guy who plays Mayhem in those car insurance commercials. The dog he chose was the one marked for termination.

One of my favorite scenes is with Francis the tall guard outside the club. I found out later that there was actually subtext to that scene. John asks Francis if he lost weight and Francis responds with 60 pounds. Since Francis is Russian what he actually said was 27 kilograms, which is 60 pounds, but John wasn't really asking about Francis' weight loss. He was asking in code how many guards were in the club and there were 27. That's part of the reason John let him go.

Viggo and John had a long-standing personal history. You don't just kill someone like that out of hand. You have to make it personal, you have to get satisfaction out of the moment. At least if you're such passionate men as these two.

It should be noted that Keanu trained heavily for the role. He is now an expert marksman who does speed shooting competitions and the like He uses his gun in the way it was intended (as opposed to being flashy and inaccurate), and reloads in the middle of fights. The realism is a nice touch to the choreography choices. He also gets rather beat up in this role.

I love how you go from “I’m not too into action flicks” to “LETS GO JOHN WICK!” 🙌🏼🤣🙌🏼

The actor felt so bad about the scene "killing" the dog, he actually adopted the dog IRL.

the reason why John Burned it all in the vault to the ground Is because technically everything in the vault belonged to John due to the speech Vigo gave to his son about the impossible Task, he gave John which produced everything that they have...so since John giveth... he took Eth it all away.... oh and John was at a shipping yard that had a Customs animal holding facility and John picked the dog that was marked to be put down giving the dog a 2nd chance at life with him.

I know you said you're not really into violent action movies, but you owe it to yourself to continue with this series. The John Wick franchise has amazingly rich world building, fascinating characters and innovative choreography, stunt work and breathtaking cinematography.

Great review. To answer a couple of questions you asked during the movie, the official "Kill Count" for this movie is 77. Also you asked how he picked the dog. Its a small detail but the paperwork on the door to the cage said to be put down. So in the end he saved a life!

Coby he broke into a vet clinic to treat his stab wound. The dog he chose had a sign on it's cage door, that he was due to be put down. So John took him. He couldn't kill the girl at The Continental (hotel) or he could have suffered the same fate as she. Strict rules - no business on the grounds. They did keep track in each movie of John's kills. This one I believe was 77. Nice reaction! Subbed.

This woman’s reactions to the single greatest action film of all time that I’ve seen thousands of times - made me feel like I was seeing it again… for the first time. Subscribed. You’re amazing.

I like when John is walking away with his new dog at the end, they pass by the place where his wife finally succumbed to her illness.

I love the symbology of John destroying the foundation of his new life, the basement floor, to re-enter his old life, the weapons and coins.

A lot of people don't seem to realize the last guy in the Red Circle is still fresh, while John has been fighting lots of people and is doubtlessly growing tired by that point. I think that's why the last guy "won", so to speak.

I absolutely love it when i start a new John Wick reaction movie and the reactor already has a dog or cat on their lap or somewhere else in the room at the beginning. Then i know this video will be fun! 😁

"I'm not a big action movie fan." "YEAH! GET HIM, JOHN WICK! HAHA!"

I think that you would enjoy these also (more story, less action): "The Equalizer" (2014) Denzel Washington, David Harbour, Chloe grace Moretz "The Equalizer 2" (2018) Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal. Denzel's only sequel, he really likes this character. "Eastern Promises" (2007) Viggo Mortensen "Absolute Power" (1997) Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Scott Glenn. Directed by Clint Eastwood. "Man On Fire" (2004 remake) Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken "A History of Violence" (2005) Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris "The Italian Job" (2003 remake) all-star ensemble cast "Gran Torino" (2008) Clint Eastwood, Directed by Clint Eastwood "Payback" (1999) Mel Gibson, Lucy Liu "Parker" (2013) Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez

the paperwork on the dogs cage said put down he picked the dog to save it's life john lost a dog and saved a dog balance.

Luv how the dog turned into a meme i.e. "They killed the dog" to get the hero to get into the story

He picked the dog because if you read the paper work on the crate it said to be put down so he was saving that dogs life.😊

When I first heard Keanu was doing a movie called John Wick I thought about the movie John Q which I wasn’t too keen on but when I heard the premise of the film I had to watch it. I mean a guy out for revenge cause his car was stolen and his puppy killed. The thing that makes these movies so good is the accuracy of it. They reload when they use a clip. There no unlimited bullets in a clip. The director being a former stuntman for Keanu Reeves has made this movie so great. He knows when a double is needed and when Keanu can do it himself. The only time he didn’t do a stunt (or action scene cause he says he isn’t a stuntman) is when he and the director decided that even a seasoned stuntman would get hurt bad doing it. The club fight scene Keanu had a high fever and still did it. They did use a stunt double on the fall off the club balcony and used the flashing lights to hide to switch. 25:40 the thing though they can’t do business in the hotel. The hotel is supposed to be a safe zone for everyone. I think that Willem DaFoe’s character and the Continental staff were working together cause they gave John the perfect room for DaFoe’s character to watch over him. 30:24 they want him to suffer. If they put a bullet in his head then he’s dead and there’s no suffering over what he did. 40:06 the dog he chose was scheduled to be put down so since he was getting a second chance at life he gave that dog a second chance.

I saw a body language analysis of the scene between Viggo and John in which it was explained that Viggo has a great deal of respect for John, but does not fear him. This is why he's the boss, feared and respected by his men...he's actually quite dangerous and committed. His need to confront John directly may end up being a mistake in the long run, but its necessary to remind everyone who is in charge around here and is true to his character. You see this again during the end sequence where he is having a great time during the chase scene and then doesn't hesitate to challenge John himself.

Most women don't like action, violent movies but if the evil people kill a dog/cat. They all behind John to get his revenge. Great way to bring in a larger audience. lol

You're right, he doesn't always get it first try, but he just never stops until it's done.

The hotel’s most sacred rule is that you cannot do business on continental grounds. Meaning you can’t kill anyone while on hotel premises. That’s why the bounty was increased to 4 million for those willing to break that rule!

They played him as the villain as they revealed him. It was a novel idea that draws you in as you keep going "Who is this guy?" The hotel's rules are sacrosanct. John didn't kill Penny because she was still on the hotel grounds. He knew they'd take care of her. He just didn't know she'd get away from is friend. What's more, they may have shown mercy, but she killed the other guy without even a contract in place. They were going to kill her no matter what. The importance of that rule (no business on hotel grounds) is explained in more detail in the following movies.

Viggo had to live in order to pull(cancel) the $3mill contract on him, that's why he lived. He literally said "pull the contract" as a condition of letting him live

What I love is that everyone fears/respects John purely based on his actions. He keeps neutral body language and doesn’t waste words trying to scare people.

John wick - He Grieved John wick 2- He Raged John wick 3- He Bargained John wick 4-He Accepted

It's amazing watching women see this movie for the first time. 100% of the time, when the dog dies, a switch flips for them and they are instantly on board with however much death needs to happen. Lol

Sees her with the dog in the beginning of the video Me: "Oh you are in for a treat"

Great review! Man Coby needs her own channel she knows all the actors so good she knows them and the work they have done.

It was fun watching your reaction. And yes, John took the knife in the existing wound. And yes, it is a move called "Sheathing the Sword". Risky, but if you force the stab into a non-fatal spot then your opponent's weapon is out of play for your response attack (or in this case taken and used as the response attack). It is a high risk desperation move, but, effective. I think you earned my sub.

In the words of Keanu himself, "You are breathtaking!" 😁 awesome reaction to one of my favorite series. Oh and by the way John didnt kill Perkins in the hotel because it's against the rules of the Continental. That's why she got executed for breaking the rules.

John Wick Kill count: John Wick: 77 John Wick 2: 128 John Wick 3: 94 John Wick 4: 140 Total: 439 people killed by John Wick alone.

Keanu did most of his own stunts, fighting, driving. When he gets thrown from the 2nd floor was not him. Continental has rules so John did not want to kill Perkins there. Keep watching and you will go deeper into this world.

Some of the casting in this is pure genius. I mean you have the obvious choices like Alfie Allen playing the little shit... but there are "deeper" choices. The big two are Defoe and Kevin Nash. We are so used to Defoe as the villain, it leaves us guessing right up to the reveal. That is an amazing job on the part of the casting director. One you missed was Kevin Nash as "Francis". He's a pro wrestler and when you see him in a movie, you automatically assume there's going to be a big knock-down drag-out fight. To use him as a guy who John respects and tells "Why don't you take the night off" ? Utter genius as those of us who know the actor, would NEVER have predicted it playing out that way. There are subtleties like that all over the movie.

"John should not have been merciful to Perkins. He should have killed her when he had the chance." "John should not have been merciful to Viggo. He should have killed him when he had the chance." No and no. John made a deal with Perkins. "Tell me something or you die." She did. If he killed her, then he'd be breaking his part of the deal. John made a deal with Viggo. "Tell me where your son is or you die." He did. If he killed him, then he'd be breaking his part of the deal. John's better than that. Unlike Perkins and Viggo, John Wick believes in honor. He lives by it. Yeah, now Marcus is dead and John nearly died too. But breaking his word is a fate worse than death, to him. Why is this so important to the story? John Wick is an anti-hero but at least he has honor and is true to his word. If you don't cross him, he'll be a loyal friend even if it kills him. While he's a vicious assassin who has murdered many people for nothing more than a paycheck, at least he is not as despicable as the rest of these lying, cheating, murderers he's killing. So we can root for John because he's the best of all of them.

You had me at “ WILLEM DAFOE!!!” ❤️‍🔥

Just real quick I want to say that there is a brief flash of the paperwork showing that the dog was scheduled to be put down. So John was rescuing the dog and not stealing someones beloved pet.

Adding to what greymalkin said, John also spared Perkins because they were still on Continental grounds. If he HAD killed her then, management would have been forced to revoke John's membership as well as Perkins'. He also was going to leave Viggo alone (so long as Viggo left HIM alone), but Viggo killed Marcus, which gave John cause for revenge.

Most people don't understand where John is at the end of this movie. John had just finished killing Vigo and his men at a shipping port. So John finds himself at the animal quarantine center. Where incoming animals are kept for up to 2 weeks to insure they do not sickness that could sweep through the US.

I'm glad you picked up on Marcus asking if the contract was "open" the other thing people miss is outside of the red circle when he asks Francis about his weight he says it in kilograms but the subtitles say 60 LBS... 60 LBS in kilograms is basically 27 Kg.. the number of gaurds inside, that's why Francis walked

Love this reaction! ❤ Two things #1when John spared Viggo it's because he asked John to spare him if he told John where his son was which he did so John is just being a man of his word #2 he didn't kill Perkins because it's against Continental rules to kill anyone in the hotel he was obeying the rules. Also fun fact that dog was scheduled to be put down that's how John chose him

I’m 43 and this is a franchise that my eldest and I have watched together since the start. He’s 25 now and in the uk but he flew home to Ireland for 1 night to take his mam to see the 4th one. I love these movies so much. ❤️❤️

Cat lovers: it's just a dog🤷🏽‍♂️... Dog lovers: it's just humans🤷🏽‍♂️...

Keanu Reeves does have black belts in real life! In fact, he has earned multiple black belts in different martial arts. He has a black belt in karate, as well as a black belt in judo. He is also proficient in jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. His martial arts skills have helped him in his acting career, as he is known for performing his own stunts.

That dog he picked was marked to be put down if you read the sign on the kennel door.

A few things to answer your questions... , First: John did not kill Perkins because at the hotel Continental, there can be no Business conducted (No killings), or expect huge penalties (which is why her membership was later ended, as well as her life by Continental men.), John knew she was a dead women already, killing her, only stops him from getting his revenge because of hotel policy. Second: Just killing John is too quick. Assassins kill quickly their target because they have no emotional attachment to their target, but when they know the person, and there is extra issues between the assassin and they have them tied up, killing quick is too easy for the Victim, the Assassin wants the victim to suffer knowing he's about to die, It's human nature to want to inflict as much pain as possible (John also did that in the Club, you can go back and watch it, he has Iosef in his sights, but instead decides to shoot another guard he has on his knees already dying while never taking eyes off of Iosef, to allow him to slowly think about it), when John see's Iosef the second time after the club, he got what he wanted, he allowed him to think about it long enough, so that is why this time he quickly Kills him...Well, after Killing his guards to allow him a final think about what is coming moment. Also Assassins wants to slowly show the victim I beat you, you're about to die at my hands, But Viggo did not do the killing because being the boss, he believes it's beneath him, and would have given John a bit of the power back to be forced to kill him personally, instead of having his men do it, as well as it also keeps Viggo's hands clean. Finally: As far as after getting the Information from Viggo of where his son was, John also had him remove the contract, so that meant nobody (Including Viggo could Kill John. There is a code in their world where once you make a promise, you stick by it, no matter what, even the Killing of his son) Unfortunately, Viggo never said anything about Marcus, and once he found out he helped John, he decided to get his revenge and hurt John by slowly Torturing, then Killing Marcus. This is also why Viggo was quickly trying to leave in Helicopter before John found him.

If you looked carefully when he got his second puppy at the vet clinic the pad on the dogs door read **PUT DOWN** so that is how he picked.

The clipboard on front of cage said "Put Down". Viggo was stabbed in neck at an angle that would have cut into the right coronary artery that stems from aorta. With all the physical exertion of the fight and the cold water from the rain cooling the body he should have bled out in 2.5 to 5 minutes without surgical intervention within that time.

Love this reactor, subbed! Hope she does more soon!

Coby struggling to accept the captured guy gets away plot device by using logic. Lol. That’s how you end a story real quick. Shoot the protagonist the first second you can.

The dog at the end of the movie was scheduled to be put down so he saved the dog and fun fact that's his personal dog.

"Why don't they just do this?" "Why would they do that?" .........It's a movie.

About the villain moment after John is knocked out: in that scene we get three revelations in rapid succession. Revelation 1: Vigo knows what john is capable of, but he doesn't understand who John is. Revelation 2: It's not about the dog, it's about what that dog represented. For pet owners like us, that is nothing new, but Vigo fails to understand it, reinforcing the first revelation and simultaneously declaring John's resolve. Revelation 3: WILLAM DAFOE! Personally, I think that's worth a cliche or two.

Beginning watching this reaction video and seeing the dog on your lap I'm thinking "Shit you're not gonna like what's about to happen".

The dog was not just a dog. It was the last gift from his wife.

You asked why they didn't kill John the instant they had him incapacitated it's actually pretty simple. Most people on earth, these guys especially, have egos that often lead to downfall. It is almost like posing to take selfies with the final boss while it's still barely alive before you finish him off. This is actually INCREDIBLY common for humans.

Keanu Reeves does most of the stunts you see in this film, as well as the other films, and you should see the clips of him going through training courses with rifles, shotguns and pistols, it's amazing. Please keep watching this series, every movie is basically better than the previous one, but all four John Wick films are great, there is no bad or mediocre John Wick film, lol. John Wick is one of the best franchises out there and is up there with The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

If you enjoyed this movie, you might want to also check out "Nobody." I believe that it was directed by the same guy who directed this movie. It's similar in feel, however it has more of a sense of humor (slightly.) BTW KR trained 8 hours a day for months to prepare for this film, and did it again for every sequel as well.

This is a fantastic franchise. I'm glad you've enjoyed it! The action scenes are certainly top notch. Keanu spent a lot of time training with various weapons as well as hand to hand combat techniques, including Judo and Muay Tai. He really knows how to do the things he's doing on screen. It's not all quick cuts and stunt doubles. Keanu Reeves is quite literally one of the most dangerous people in Hollywood. If you're at all interested in behind the scenes stuff you should look up some of his training sessions on here. Looking forward to seeing you check out the next one!

You wondered why he chose that particular dog at the end. Apparently that's a shelter, not a vet, and the paperwork on his cage says he's scheduled to be euthanized the next day. (The typical reasons would be to free up space, and they chose him because he hasn't been adopted fast enough or because there's less demand for his powerful breed.).

The dog he took at the end was in a kill shelter, you can see it on the note outside so I know some people who reacted to this movie thought he stole someone elses dog lol.

Watch the second movie and you will find out what happens when you do business on Continental grounds. He didn't kill her because he knows what happens when you kill someone on Continental grounds. And the reason he let Viggo go was because he was thankful for him for letting him leave that life and be with his wife. He basically gave Viggo an out and Viggo threw it away by killing Marcus.

Fun fact: the pitbull at the end of the movie, is really Keanu Reeves real dog. Thought that was pretty cool.

Righteous vengeance is a beautiful thing! The smartest thing anyone can do is leave a sleeping giant alone, lest they f*ck around and find out. For that matter, leave EVERYONE alone - you never know how much they can upend your whole existence.

Love a woman who knows her Mustangs! This whole series is built upon a love story, but it's also about the tension between order and chaos.. John was a force for order, until Iosef introduced chaos to the situation. That's why Jimmy doesn't have an issue with the dead bodies in John's house - he knows John kills a LOT of bad guys. I expect John's final scene in the Mustang does not have Daisy in the car - because I suspect he's been thinking about just... not hitting the brakes. Until Daisy arrived, his life was empty.

The dog he picked, if you read the clipboard on the front, says " to be put down"

Btw Keanu actually adopted the dog he got at the end for real. Good man

the dog he pick was scheduled to be put to sleep that's why he pick him

41:10 Yes your dog was breathing very loud. It's fine. I just hope it doesn't dehydrate. 😸

It's nice to see predictions, knowing the answer, a reconnection to the perspective one has before knowing.

when Francis says "60 kilograms" he means 60 guards inside.. in Russia the hammer was a symbol of strength, more recently the sledgehammer was the symbol for Wagner

John Wick eliminates approximately 77 individuals during his mission of revenge in the first film.

Ya can't go wrong with John Wick. Great Post and thank you for sharing it with us, Coby.

Generally, in a multiple attacker situation, there is an alpha who is the one that leads the fight. The others may take a few cheap shots, but they generally don't get in the way of the alpha. If the alpha is defeated, it is possible a new alpha will take over. Sometimes, however, if the alpha is defeated, the others will tend to back off. There is a wide spectrum of cowardice to bravery in the crowd surrounding the alpha. So there might be a good number of the crowd that are only feeling a false sense of bravery as long as the alpha (the one they are looking up to to carry the fight) is still standing. Obviously, this isn't 100% for every situation, but it is common. Hope that answers the multiple attacker question somewhat.

How he picked the puppy at the end was by the sign that hung next to the cage door. It said to be put down

Women! 1000 men die, but the real hard Part - the Dog died. 😂

the absolute best thing about the john wick films is the fact that Keanu Reeves trained in how to use guns and hand to hand combat for over 4000 hours. he is an amazing actor and an amazing human being. you don't do Business on continental ground's mean you don't kill people inside the hotel that is why he didn't kill perkins.

I watched several reactions on this movie, two things almost always surprise me (I'm not referring specifically to yours): 90% of people don't understand that (Leguizamo) recognize the car immediately, and even more, who (Dafoe) "miss" that shot to warns him. That said, nice reaction.

It's against hotel rules to attack John. It's the best place to be. That's why they had to offer Perkins double the price. That's also why John didn't kill her.

Just dropped on this channel and i must say, "Holy cats! Kobe is gorgeoouuss!" ❤

The dog was a specific gift from his wife because she was afraid he would forget what love was, also all the residents in the Continental chain of hotels are all assassins and it a unbroken rule no one can do any kind of work in the Continental or else as you saw they are killed.

Keanu happens to be one of the best 3 gun competitors in the world. Type in here, Keanu Reeves 3 gun competition!

A great reaction Coby! You are very entertaining. You'll be happy to know that the violence of this series number 1 is now complete and the rest of the John Wick series are nice rom-coms lol.

20:46 that is his uniform 😁

His wife left him the dog, because she knew she was dying. He's attached!

You asked how he picked the dog. The one he picked was scheduled to be put down so he rescued it.

21:57 John Wick's body count in the first 3 movies: John Wick - 77 John Wick 2 - 128!! John Wick 3 - 94 Total - 299 dead!!