John | Wick (2014)

The 2014 film , directed by Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, revitalized the action genre by blending stylized "gun-fu" with a deeply personal revenge narrative. Starring Keanu Reeves as the eponymous retired hitman, the movie follows his violent return to the criminal underworld after the son of a Russian mobster steals his car and kills his puppy—the final gift from his late wife. No reviews Core Narrative and Themes

The story centers on John Wick's quest for vengeance, which quickly escalates into a "merciless murder-quest" across New York City. John Wick (2014)