What is the greatest action film of the 21st century? Mad Max: Fury Road, Skyfall, The Raid, The Dark Knight, and Mission Impossible: Fallout all have compelling cases. However, compiling the best action films of the last 25 years and not mentioning John Wick is a crime. Arguments could be made for all the John Wick movies; that’s how strong they are in the action genre.
John Wick started with a simple premise. Former hitman John Wick (The Matrix’s Keanu Reeves, who is no stranger to action) comes out of retirement after the son of a Russian mobster kills his dog: a gift from his now-deceased wife. Hell-bent on revenge, Wick hunts down the son with reckless abandon, killing every single person who stands in his way.
John Wick was a sleeper hit in 2014, and nine years later, it has evolved into a global franchise featuring three sequels and a spinoff film about assassin Eve, played by Ana de Armas. Though it seemed like John Wick: Chapter 4 ended the protagonist’s journey on a high note, his story will continue in John Wick: Chapter 5. Before the franchise returns to theaters, catch up on these John Wick movies.
Where to watch all the John Wick movies
Right now, the first three John Wick movies are available to stream on The Roku Channel.
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Nothing! The Roku Channel is free. However, you still have to watch the occasional ad block, making it very similar to watching broadcast television. It’s worth it, though, for these John Wick movies are some of the best action movies ever made.
Unfortunately, Chapter 4 and Ballerina are not currently streaming for free on The Roku Channel or any other platform. However, Digital Trends will keep you updated on the next big deal on these spectacular action films.
Are the John Wick movies worth watching?
Any action movie fan will love the John Wick franchise. Each subsequent film raises the bar with its action sequences and stunt coordination. The highly choreographed fight scenes are some of the best in the 21st century. In addition, the films are easy to understand and offer audiences a true form of escapism.
Chad Stahelski is the director behind the four main movies in the franchise. Stahelski famously worked as Reeves’s stunt double on The Matrix. Ballerina was directed by Len Wiseman, who worked on all five films in the Underworld franchise. However, Stahelski’s fingerprints are visible throughout the film with its many dazzling and intricate action scenes that have become part of the John Wick brand.
Across five movies, including Ballerina, the John Wick franchise holds an average rating of 87% on the Tomatometer and an audience score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. On Metacritic, the four films combine for a Metascore of 71 and a user score of 7.6.
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