After 10 years and three additional movies, one moment from the original John Wick still hasn't been beaten. Since the first movie released, the John Wick franchise has become an absolute juggernaut action series. All the John Wick films grossed over a billion dollars combined, and Keanu Reeves is arguably the biggest star in the entire action genre today. Even though John Wick grew well beyond the bounds of what the original movie set up, the franchise still hasn't managed to produce anything better than one perfect moment from its first outing.
The John Wick franchise has improved in almost every way possible since the original film came out in 2014. By the ending of John Wick: Chapter 4, the action scenes got bigger and more intense, John Wick's kill count nearly doubled, and the world of John Wick expanded into a massive network of underground assassins and secret societies. There...
The John Wick franchise has improved in almost every way possible since the original film came out in 2014. By the ending of John Wick: Chapter 4, the action scenes got bigger and more intense, John Wick's kill count nearly doubled, and the world of John Wick expanded into a massive network of underground assassins and secret societies. There...
- 1/12/2025
- by Sean Morrison
- ScreenRant
The following contains spoilers for Sakamoto Days Season 1, Episode 1, "The Legendary Hit Man," now streaming on Netflix.
When it comes to having a wide range of anime content, Netflix is definitely stepping up its game and its diversity. Some of the best Netflix original anime content include heavy hitters like Tekken: Bloodlines, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Dota: Dragon's Blood. But there are comedic properties also being adapted.
Finally, fans of Sakamoto Days can bask in the first episode. This anime deals with Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman who just wants to enjoy some peace and quiet. A mundane life is something he welcomes after years of killing. This brings up a major parallel to Keanu Reeves' portrayal of John Wick. There, Reeves' assassin wanted a life away from death, too. Interestingly, Taro's journey actually improves on one major aspect regarding John's life after its debut, making Taro more layered.
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When it comes to having a wide range of anime content, Netflix is definitely stepping up its game and its diversity. Some of the best Netflix original anime content include heavy hitters like Tekken: Bloodlines, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Dota: Dragon's Blood. But there are comedic properties also being adapted.
Finally, fans of Sakamoto Days can bask in the first episode. This anime deals with Taro Sakamoto, a retired hitman who just wants to enjoy some peace and quiet. A mundane life is something he welcomes after years of killing. This brings up a major parallel to Keanu Reeves' portrayal of John Wick. There, Reeves' assassin wanted a life away from death, too. Interestingly, Taro's journey actually improves on one major aspect regarding John's life after its debut, making Taro more layered.
Related 10 Must-Watch...
- 1/11/2025
- by Renaldo Matadeen
- CBR
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