This action packed film picks up directly from the prequel before it, and it’s packed full of motorcycle stunts, gunplay and intricately choreographed fight scenes
Halle Berry stars in the film(Image: Lionsgate)
A film starring Keanu Reeves in one of his most iconic roles has been hailed as ‘literally the best movie of all time’, and it’s on Film4 tonight.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, released in 2019, picks straight up from Chapter 2 and follows super-assassin John Wick as he becomes “excommunicado” after killing a High Table member, Santino D’Antonio on Continental grounds, and putting a $14 million bounty on his head.
The pressure is forcing Wicks to fight waves of elite assassins across New York, Morocco, and beyond, seeking aid from old allies like Sofia while grappling with his debt to the shadowy High Table to survive and find peace. The film is another action packed thrill seeking movie, with lead actor Keanu Reeves undergoing intense training to keep up the pace from the previous John Wicks saga.
Reeves trained for four months before filming, mastering new martial arts, gunplay, motorcycle stunts, and horse riding, stating he loved the character and universe so wanted to stay committed to the role.The film involves complex fights, including a glass room scene, that don’t involve any CGI and instead focused on intricate choreography and real-world physics.
The reviews for this action film speak for themselves, with movie review site Rotten Tomatoes giving the film an 89 percent approval rating. One fan wrote: “Literally one of the best movies of all time this movie is amazing. It was very dramatic and had lots of action and John Wick is like the coolest person ever.” Another said: “Hands down has the best mix of hand to hand combat with firearms mixed in. The movie has a good runtime but does drag at certain points but overall has the best keeping your eyes glued to the screen factor.”
“My personal favorite of the John Wick series; peak cinematography, action, acting, and set pieces. Absolutely beautiful,” said a third. Another posted: “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is the most relentless chapter in the series, built entirely around consequence. The film opens with Wick racing against the clock, and it never lets up. Every injury carries forward, making the action feel punishing rather than flashy.
“The set pieces are inventive but disciplined. The antique shop knife fight is brutal and methodical, the horse stable sequence turns the environment into a weapon, and the use of trained dogs emphasizes coordination and tactics instead of chaos. Even at peak intensity, the choreography stays clear and readable.
“What defines Chapter 3 is its commitment to rules. Defying the High Table doesn’t make Wick powerful—it makes his world smaller and more dangerous. The film leans into myth while reinforcing that freedom comes at a steep cost, delivering a focused, exhausting, and uncompromising action experience.”
Another praised Keanu Reeves for his lead role, as they posted: “A fun action movie that you shouldn’t take super seriously, just enjoy. It’s well made with practically constant action with set locations. The villain is fun and some of the action scenes are brutal but also just so well done. Keanu’s acting is pretty amazing. Can’t believe he hasn’t gotten an Oscar lol.”
“This was thrilling to watch John Wick 3 Action from start to finish. Can’t wait for No 4 Highly recommend this film. Amazing action, Keanu Reeves at his best yet again,” said another.
John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum airs on Friday 16 January on Film4 at 11.05pm.