Gun Fu: The Fantastic Hong Kong Genre That Inspired John Wick

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The very first John Wick movie came as a breath of fresh air during a time when action films were becoming increasingly unimaginative. Many agree that the movie totally saved the Hollywood action genre when it was released in 2014. The movie brought the reserved and confident presence of Keanu Reeves to a stripped-down plot, and enamored audiences with a new and elaborate action style. Yes, John Wick went through hordes of mercenaries like in a video game. However, the sense of technical proficiency with which the character treated his guns gave a special thrill to movie-goers.

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