Theres no denying the massive influenceJohn Wickhas had on modern action cinema.
This list dives into ten of the bestJohn Wickripoffs.
With only 24 hours to live, she sets out to find who betrayed her.
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The movie also starsShogun’sTadanobu Asano,Jun Kunimura, andWoody Harrelson.
As far as John Wick successors go,Katenails the visual flair and fight choreography.
Against a stylish neon-lit Tokyo backdrop, it boasts high-energy shootouts, sword fights, and brutal hand-to-hand combat.
While it may not reinvent the genre,Katechannels John Wick’s energy withan awesome female leadand gorgeous aesthetic.
Vizla finds himself hunted by a crew of younger, flashier killers sent to take him out.
Usually givenHollywood antagonist roles, Mikkelsen is perfect as the anti-hero character.
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Directed byDavid Ayer, the film also starsJosh HutchersonandJeremy Irons.
The BeekeeperisStatham in peak form as a grizzled, stoic, and effective enforcer.
The film borrows fromJohn Wickfor its secret organization.
Violent Nightlives up to its title as an absurdly entertaining mashup ofHome Alone,Die Hard, andJohn Wick.
The fight choreography is tight and inventive, using everything from candy canes to sledgehammers.
Itsa hilarious, irreverent, andviolent holiday action flickfor those who crave more action to their usual Christmas fare.
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Chris Hemsworth delivers a strong performance, enough for the audience to forget that he’sThor.
The film expands on its formula with a bigger and more ambitious sequel,Extraction 2.
Just likeJohn Wick,Extractionhas turned into a formidable action franchise.
Both films show that it’s unwise to seek trouble with someone you don’t know.
With little dialogue but immense impact,Sisuis a must-watch for fansof raw, stripped-down action cinema.
Produced byJordan Peele,Monkey Manis a gritty, emotional odyssey that’s both violent and emotional.
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As Dev Patel’s directorial debut,Monkey Manis wildly confident and bold.
Its formula might be inspired byJohn Wick, but it’s more than just a revenge thriller.
A sequel titledFurieswas released in 2022.
Bob Odenkirk, best known today forBetter Call Saul, transforms into a true action star.
The film’s action scenes are brutal and grounded, with the now-iconic bus fight as a standout sequence.
With a great ’80s soundtrack and neo-noir vibes,Atomic Blondeimproves the formula intoan elegant spy thriller.
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