Keanu Reeves' 2019 action film John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum has been described as 'literally the best movie of all time' by fans, and it airs on Film4 tonight at 11:05pm. The third instalment in the franchise follows super-assassin John Wick as he becomes 'excommunicado' after killing a High Table member, with a $14 million bounty on his head.
The film sees Wick fighting waves of elite assassins across New York, Morocco, and beyond, seeking aid from old allies while grappling with his debt to the shadowy High Table. Reeves trained for four months before filming, mastering new martial arts, gunplay, motorcycle stunts, and horse riding, with complex fight scenes—including a glass room sequence—using no CGI, relying instead on intricate choreography and real-world physics.
Critics and fans alike have praised the film. Rotten Tomatoes gives it an 89 percent approval rating. One fan wrote: 'Literally one of the best movies of all time... 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... keeps your eyes glued to the screen.' A third added: 'My personal favorite of the John Wick series; peak cinematography, action, acting, and set pieces.'
Another viewer commented: 'This was thrilling to watch... action from start to finish. Can't wait for No 4. Highly recommend this film. Amazing action, Keanu Reeves at his best yet again.' John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum airs on Friday 16 January on Film4 at 11:05pm.
