John Wick Chapter 2
I'm not a fan of John Wick. Call me stupid but I thought the action is too much, just like The Raid, by the third act I could snooze off and still understand the whole film. I thought John Wick 2 is so much better in terms of that action but man, this film is preeetty slow for an action film. John Wick is forced out of his retirement again as he has to fulfil an agreement with Santino D'Antonio who helped him retire in the first place. There are quite a lot of great action sequences, and one particular exciting one with Common. I liked the supporting cast, and the action sequences are incredibly well-done and well-shot. The whole world-building about the assassin community is pretty cool but I believe it's the world-building too that halted the pace of the film. Keanu Reeves is amazing though as John Wick. It's a pretty solid entry for stuntman-turned-director Chad Stahelski who's up to direct Highlander before confirming his return on Chapter 3. I think the one that deserved the most applause is the marketing team, the posters for this film are awesome (the same should be directed to Resident Evil: Final Chapter marketing team because those posters are classy as fuck for a film of Resident Evil's calibre). John Wick Chapter 2: rated 3/4.The Lego Batman Movie
Lego Batman was the breakout star of The Lego Movie, it is only logical to have his spin-off to follow up that amazing film. The same couldn't be said for the upcoming Ninjago which to me has no personality at all, judging from the trailers. In Lego Batman, Batman has to battle his arch-nemesis Joker while also dealing with his personal issues. I have to say, just like The Lego Movie, this film is unexpectedly touching and moving. It is loaded with great jokes and pop-culture references but more importantly it is a superb Batman film. I probably like this more than The Dark Knight Rises. And it is canon to all--I repeat, ALL--Batman films from 1966 until BvS. Hans Zimmer's protege Lorne Balfe also did a great job spoofing Zimmer's score, including Bane's percussion assault from TDKR. I was a bit skeptical this film could match the energy of The Lego Movie especially without Chris Miller and Phil Lord (who's busy with Disney's Star Wars machine), but Chris McKay did it just as good. The voice actors are amazing and the animation is flawless. Still this film does not make me want to see Ninjago but I'm down for more Lego Batman. Hopefully with more Justice League members in action. The Lego Batman Movie: rated 4/4.
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