i served 20 yrs in the Marines, and the idea and concept of loyal friends like his, are remarkable. your video is an awesome tribute to Mr Wick! thanx!

This quote by Koji really stuck with me: "Friendship is meaningless if it's convenient."

Don't forget, Marcus is the only one that went to his deceased wife's burial. That is true friendship.

I think John has so many friends because of his honesty and loyalty to the code of conduct as an assassin. His friends see that although he is ruthless, he has compassion and is dependable; John keeps his word no matter what and always shows respect. John has a heart that compels his enemies to often change for the better once they see he is actually a good dude in a murderous world. John shows honor and integrity among men/women in their world where treachery and betrayal are dishes served cold. John is feared by all, respected by many, and genuinly loved by a few who are equally important to him - Winston definitely sees John as a son and clearly loves him as such.

"Those, who can't be alone can't be honest, can't be loyal, can't be anything" - Miyamoto Musashi

Him having a heart of gold and being part of a very, VERY few people who expresses compassion and professionalism is most likely the key factors. A man modivated by work, family and principal. Honourable traits. Not easily persuaded by money and exploits of others. John really is, in many ways, one of a kind.

I love how he still have many friends around the world, and basically not alone when Excommunicado happend. I thought Koji from the trailer was his enemy, i'm glad they were a good friend. Reminds me of 47 Ronin where Keanu and Hiroyuki are friend too. Probably they were close in real life.

I always like Charone.......and not just because he passed.....but his elegance and loyalty to Winston...

John Wick probably did a lot of favours for his friends when he didn't have to

John Wick is one of the best written masculine characters ever. He is everything a man should aspire to be 1. A man of few words- He does not need to be Andew Tate yappin all the time about his bitches, cars, or how badass he is. All John really needs is to "Be" the badass he always is 2. A man whose reputation Precedes him- Unlike any influencer or "entrepreneur" who always has the need to promote themselves, John is a definition of a Man that needs no introduction. In any room he walks into, the people know who he is, his credentials his accolades 3. A Man of honor who attracts loyalty- I do not think the Bowery King or Winston would risk facing the wrath of the High table if John did not conduct himself with such esteem and honor. He is always respectful to them and their position of power. While not explicitly explained, he must have done important favors for them which is why they are willing to return the favor. She kept Sofia's daughter safe. He protected Winston from the assault when his hotel was de-consecrated. 4. A man who commands respect from his peers- With the exception of Ares and Ms. Perkins, John Consistently enjoyed the respect from his fellow killers. Kirill, Cassian, Caine, the Tracker and most especially Zero, all wanted to kill him but could not deny his respect. If they fight him, they will keep the fight as honorable as possible 5. A man who is feared by his enemies regardless of their statue. You can be the son of the most powerful crime boss, the Marquis, or the Elder. Regardless, who you are, you have a reason to fear crossing John. If he decided he wants your life, he will cross any ocean or dessert to take it. An army, wont even slow him down. Even the walls of the continent will not be safe for you. The rules of the table wont protect you. 6. A man who is all about determination. You can shoot him, stab him, cut him, strangle him, throw him off a roof, run over him, but if somehow he is still alive he will keep coming for his objective. It does not matter if you are an assassin, an athlete, a businessman, or a stem cell scientist. These are all traits a man should aspire to have.

I think Aurelio genuinely likes John not out of fear but because he has a code.

Respect is earned

John Wick feels like modern day Assassins Creed

In a world of backstabbing and death a good man is rare. Even rarer is being able to call him brother.

So I read up on this very thing a couple years back. The best way to understand how John Wick has so many loyal friends is understanding the actual nature of hitmen and the criminal underworld(in the wick universe). It operates almost exclusively based on respect. The gold coins, while they hold some value are more of a sign of respect or exchange of a favor. So when John is seen giving one to a person he really is giving them his respect or reassurance he will have their back in the future. This is further explained in part 2 with the markers. Which is a blood promise for a favor in the future. This shows that the underworld operates almost exclusively based on respect. John is one of, if not the most respected hired gun in the world. So it is no surprise the amount of favors he is owed and people that truly respect him. As said in this video we don’t see his early life, but we get glimpses when he visits the dance school and they show how he was trained and how he climbed the ranks to get to the upper levels of his craft. In a world (underworld) where respect is everything you often see even the adversaries of John Wick have a respect for him and relish in the fact that they get a chance to fight him.

Considering the number of people who have tried to kill him over 4 movies, I'd say the ratio is still pretty convincingly against him.

He got many friends because he is honest person.

He’s a genuine, honorable, humble and honest man. A principled man who earns the respect of friends and enemies. - Not that difficult to see he makes ride or die friends.

Because of he is a man of focus, commitment and sheer will....😎

For the doctor John had about 10 min before he was Excomunicado. He still had access to all the Continental affiliations before the hour was done. The doctor told him to shoot him because they wouldn’t have believed him that he stopped helping him when the hour was done.

The thing that people miss about John is that when he isnt slaughtering hordes of armed goons, he is a deeply caring and compassionate person, and Keanu really helps sell that. It isnt hard to imagine him having a close circle of friends and allies.

I don’t understand how y’all don’t understand how John Wick accumulated so many good friends… He was a man of Honor, His whole story revolves around his love for a dog…simply John Wick is loyal and a killer… Who doesn’t want a friend like that? 😂

One point: his origin story is vaguely mentioned in his meeting with Anjelica Houston's character (He's Russian ..Georgian? Ukrainian?), an orphan and received his Gladiatorial-type training from her tribe. Also check out how when he was to meet her they made sure to take his belt! The things he does with it are very cool.

How does John Wick have so many friends? The answer is actually very simple: honour and integrity. The world of underground assassins depicted in John Wick is filled with people who have no real code of ethics and who will happily kill long-time acquaintances for a large enough contract. While this might be seen as an advantage in such a ruthless profession, what it actually does is undermine trust between individuals. Those who realise this are likely to survive the longest, because they develop a rigid code of ethics that entails ruthlessness toward one’s enemies and loyalty toward one’s friends.

"John Wick....as I live and breathe!!"

John wick is a representation of everyone who absolutely loves dogs 🙏

Simply put John is Keanu if Keanu is a professional assasin But Character wise, John born as Jardani Jovonovich is raised and trained by the Rusko Roma Crime Family, so he is every sense of the word a professional.

All those friends and they never think about bringing down the Table

One line from chapter 4 that’s been living rent free inside my head since I saw it was from Koji. “Loyalty goes beyond markers.” John must have done something serious for Koji to have such a strong sense of loyalty to John, to the point of another assassin believing Koji is acting on a marker.

That scene on the stairs was nerve wracking 😂

"he isn't Baba Yaga, he's the person you call to kill the Baba Yaga"

John Wick is highly respected in the underworld because of his reputation and professionalism. Even though he's a legend in the assassin world, he still shows respect to the people that he interacts with

i was hoping cassian was gonna show up to help john wick, atleast for a few. common did a good assassin!

I loved Marcus, and was sad when he died, I loved Winston right from the start and am convinced he's made of epic and win, Koji was magnificent, and I did not envy Caine - poor guy. And Charon was just the embodiment of cool. ❤

Koji is clearly a samurai and samurai will die for honor not repaying a debt will brin great shame and dishonor.

Reputation and word of mouth, especially in a world like his, matters all the more than in our everyday lives.

The King told you why he’s “loyal” in John Wick 2. John essentially spared his life in the past. It was inferred that Caine-Koji-John all came up together and developed a bond. John had a marker on Sofia. The curious one is Winston. I imagine that one came from years of mutual respect turned admiration

One of the perks that come with being an introvert. You don’t have many friends, but the few you do have are ride or die

Koji is my favorite n has one of maybe even my favorite line in film cause I relate so much to it "Friendship is easy when it's convenient" such a dope line

You Don't need thousands of friends to live, you need friends who can die protecting you. How you could do this thats why he is myth

He's like samurai jack A fierce wandering warrior who's helped people along the way and won a circle of friends who respect him,willing to help out against greater evil Most of these high table pricks will step on others to reach the top but its john who shows that its the friends you make at times

John Wick 4 is an amazing movie, the shots, the fights, they mastered their craft at this point,

Sad no mentioned of Francis played by Kevin Nash.

what about jimmy? the cop that comes to the door in first movie and in the second movie after wicks house got blown up.

To me it's always been about respect and honor. John may have done worse things then anyone in high table but he clearly has a code against meaningless killing and has helped many. Combined with the favors and its obvious.

Thank you for including the loyalty of the Dogs!!!

Because the producer/director said so.

To quote Ambassador Dantun Tammason, " There is no honor without risk. There is no friendship without sacrifice." It is trlling, to me, that he used these two sentences back to back. I think this can be extended to John Wick's, as yet, untold back story. I think there is mutual risk and sacrifice that has earned John the kind of loyalty he enjoys. From the first movie, the scene with Francis shows this risk and sacrifice has gone both ways in the past. Honor, risk, friendship, sacrifice. I think John Wick's back story has a lot of this in it and results in the kind of support he enjoys despite the threat of doing so.

A man who loves animals is a man indeed.

2 words : mutual respect

integrity builds loyalty builds lifelong bonds

Why ? The enemy of my enemies are my friends!!! They are all exceptional actors, I respect and love them, but "John Wick" is my favorite who has perfected his professional "activities "like an unbeatable " soldier "in order to save his own life, as in the law of the jungle, "kill or be killed" !

If you watch chapter 4, then you'd know how he made so much loyal friends, he practically made one in that movie in Mr Nobody.

I think john utah left the FBI after the point break case and became an assassin..

For me, aside from love,care and such, in a lot of cases have to do with Respect. John clearly has a Huge reputation in the underworld, "the Babayaga". I think it's because of respect, some of those people step up to help him. I think it's really difficult to pinpoint Love in an underworld of assasins, so I think Respect suits better.

because John Wick is a man of purpose. His word is his bond. Not to mention he is legendary dude. No one wants to cross baba yaga

loyality has no price, remember that

Good video. I missed a deeper look at the friendship (or even something more) between John Wick and Gianna D'antonio. He fulfills the obligation imposed by the Marker rile against his will. When JW meets the target, she doesn't blame him, she dies on her own terms, she dies with John holding her hand until the end. His hate for Santino grews even more.

Waw super trilling.lots of excitement .heartfelt ❤

John Wick had so many loyal friends because he was a really nice guy once you got to know him.

Simple he does the unthiunkable and pulls it off and that has earned him respect above of all others

I do agree with the “Hypothesis” !!!

I really hope there will be a film about young john wick before his retirement, how he gain respect from other assasins and become legend

john wick might have had past missions that were interlinked with other assasins where he ended up sparing their lives hence the respect he might have got from them...

Something that helps john is his candor. He is very up front about what he wants, needs and plans on doing. He doesn't look to bother anyone, unless it's something that Has to be done. I can imagine John being a good listener and patient with the people he chose to spent his time with, making him unique amongst the ocean of assassins. That can be more than enough to turn someone to his side, when you consider how duplicitous so many people are in the business. In every film we meet at least 1 Anti-John. Ms. Perkins in the first, breaking the rules for a selfish, harmful reason. Ares in the second, disrespectful and mocking little lapdog. Zero in the third, a man obsessed with the legend to a point he couldn't see past the man. 4. Chidi, The Marquis' right hand man, who loved waving his power around throughout the film, looking down on anyone under him. That and he also had no qualms about trying to kill Mr. Nobody's doggo. That's a big no-no.

That’s really really good mate!

Definitely respected by his friends

Every one loves a winner!

He's a rebel against the corruption and brutality of the High Table. If he can break free, so can everybody else.

Mr. Nobody became a ride or die with John after the events of John Wick 4.

Because he comand respect. Respect is evrything. Respect is Force!!!

the character that you will love, admire and cry because of his desire for freedom and change that was denied by his dark and violent past of his life that tries to bring him back to his old life.but the only way out is to suffer or death...

I feel like this needs prequel. Cuz my issue is they just threw these characters at you and want you to respect the bond cuz they said so

He’s basically American James Bond lol.

For the same reason I sat through the 4th installment. We like the guy.

Tbh i love the fact that the actor that played koji was in this movie love that dude

they chooses to be friend with john rather than enemies. me either. john is the last guy you cannot mess with

Life Lesson from these movies is do a good turn and life will do a good turn to you back.

They're not friends, they just don't want to him as an enemy.

it's not what you know but who you know!

✓ just do the job without complaining ✓ don't talk to much ✓ love animals ✓ love cars ✓ respect other people ✓ don't hurt commoners

Most People love a no bullshit straightforward badass guy who's also polite and cool most of the time in fact I'll find it weird if no one liked John.

It's simple really. You want to be his friend, you NEVER want to be his enemy.

We see literally the entire criminal world knowing John Wick almost personally yet the series starts with the son of a crime boss and his friends not knowing who he was. Surely one of them would have known.

In assasins world, honest friendship for a mother is worth a gold cos things keep shifting.

Loyalty is kind of a stretch here. I'd say since the last couple of movies, Mutual Agreement maybe the best term to use especially with the Bowery King and Sofia. The BK had the opportunity to kill John and collect the contract but decided against it since John's death would be the catalyst for far worst things to come if Santino was left alone to do as he pleased with no one to stop him without throwing their live away. Sofia didn't want anything to do with John and being hunted by the high table but John presented her with the Marker and with some shred of moral and honor, she bitterly accepted it despite her own problem of being bound to the table and jeopardizing her daughter's life. I won't go into detail about the 4th chapter, cause spoilers. I guess you can say the first movie had Winston, Marcus, and Aurelio already looking out for John and are friends of his. Just my two cents.

Well,Wick is an assassin with a beautiful soul.

John, despite being one of the, if not the best, killers on the planet... clearly doesn't like taking lives unnecessarily. Scattered throughout the movies are people who he could have ended but decided to give the option of life to.

Would be nice to get a prequel/origins story as an animated series. It cannot imagine anyone being casted as a young version of John.

Off screen he helps all these people in their crisis situations

Because he is nice respectful and if the person had certain rules he follows them.

Dont forget francis the bodyguard, jimmy the cop, the cleaners, marcus the sniper 😂

The tattoo on his back is the same as shown on the "ballerina's" back in chapter 3 in the theater.

And in JW4, he gained a new friend in Mr. Nobody aka Tracker, for saving his dog

He just does!

Very nice video.

john wicks loves his fluffy boys

This series should have been called "friends"

Competent. Loyal. Humble. Reliable. And got out for love. His story is probably told over drinks.

Dogs like John Wick. Dogs are loyal to good people. People notice this. 😁