Keanu Reeves Says There’s No Plan For ‘John Wick 5’

Keanu Reeves has insisted a fifth John Wick movie is unlikely to happen.

The actor, who is 60 years old, portrayed the assassin from the 2014 film that shares his name until the character’s death in “John Wick: Chapter 4” released in 2023. He has recently stated that it’s unlikely there will be more movies featuring this hitman.

During an interview with ComicBook.com, he confirmed that the character has passed away, meeting his end in “John Wick: Chapter 4.

When it was proposed to Keanu Reeves, who played The Matrix character, that the character John Wick might be brought back somehow, Reeves clarified that such a topic hadn’t been under consideration at present.

As a passionate film enthusiast, when I was queried about the prospect of rekindling the life of the assassin, I honestly admitted that at this very moment, there’s no such plan in sight.

In her previous statements, the producer of John Wick, Erica Lee, has hinted that a alignment of certain factors would be necessary for a fifth movie to materialize.

In conversation with ScreenRant, she expressed her thoughts: “We really raised the stakes in John Wick: Chapter 4, giving it our all. When we return to make another film, I believe we should aim to surpass everything we’ve accomplished so far – almost like setting the house on fire for a fresh start. So, I think a fantastic concept is crucial, and all factors must align perfectly to achieve that. This is what makes me most hopeful, excited, and apprehensive at the same time.

Keanu Reeves’ tenure as the head of the John Wick series has ended, but he will once again step into the character for a short stint in the forthcoming spin-off film titled Ballerina.

As a movie enthusiast, I’m excited to share that a new film is on the horizon, starring Ana de Armas. Directed by Len Wiseman and produced by Chad Stahelski, who brought us the John Wick series, this movie tells the story of Eve Macarro as she embarks on her journey into the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.

In her own right, Ana de Armas clarified that she wouldn’t merely emulate Keanu Reeves’ character from John Wick by being a female counterpart in the Blade Runner 2049 universe.

In an interview with Collider, she stated: “I believe there are certain characteristics in the fight scenes reminiscent of John Wick, and unique aspects he possesses. However, as this film shows us events through Eve’s perspective, we glimpse into John’s training background, and how assassins, including ballerinas, transform into their roles. There are shared elements, but Eve Macarro remains distinctly herself. She is not John Wick.

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is scheduled to open in theaters on June 6.

The Worst Action Movies Ever Made

Mad Dog Time (1996)

In simpler terms, the movie “Mad Dog Time” isn’t the worst action film out there, but it certainly stands out as one of the more unusual ones. It boasts a stellar cast (Jeff Goldblum, Gabriel Byrne, Ellen Barkin, Richard Dreyfuss, Diane Lane, Gregory Hines, Burt Reynolds, Rob Reiner, Kyle MacLachlan, and others) in a gangster film that takes place in an alternate universe located far off in space. This universe, named Vic’s World, is inhabited solely by stereotypical characters from gangster movies who engage in various duels in a dimly lit basement. It’s unclear if a shootout can be considered an action scene when both parties are firing at each other while seated behind old wooden desks.

Skyscraper (1996)

If you have ever wondered what Die Hard would look like if it starred Anna Nicole Smith … why in the world would you wonder about that? Regardless, if you were curious, such a thing does exist and it is called Skyscraper, in which Smith plays a helicopter pilot thrust into action when a South African terrorist takes over an office tower in order to acquire some all-powerful MacGuffin. Trust me: Skyscraper is not as bad as it sounds. It’s way worse.

The Ultimate Weapon (1998)

In a different phrasing:

This movie is an appalling gem, featuring muscle-bound Hulk Hogan in the role of a mercenary who crosses paths with a malevolent wealthy individual. Despite his long career of battling people in public arenas, Hulk proves to be less than impressive as an action star; he comes off as rigid and clumsy, often relying on the help of noticeable stunt doubles. On the brighter side, Hulk demonstrates a remarkable lack of acting skills! Noteworthy moments include when Hulk searches for his estranged daughter at a nightclub, nonchalantly watching her perform as if it were ordinary, and Hulk changing his attire not just once but twice during the climactic confrontation. (“I must save my fiancée, but first, these khaki slacks have to go!”)

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)

As per Wikipedia, the budget for the Mortal Kombat sequel was nearly twice that of the original movie. Yet, one might wonder why it seems like a pile of trash? The visual effects wouldn’t pass even the basic standards for Sega CD cutscenes. It serves as a reminder that money doesn’t always solve everything – or anything in this disastrous sequel. The initial Mortal Kombat wasn’t Shakespeare, but it was still watchable. In contrast, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation is so poor in quality that you’d think it was deliberately made to be awful as part of a complex scheme to swindle investors out of their money, akin to the plot in The Producers.

Battlefield Earth (2000)

Occasionally, a film arrives with such intense negative pre-publicity that it struggles to receive a fair evaluation from both the audience and critics. The movie “Battlefield Earth” is one such example where the poor press it received before release was entirely justified. It was a chaotic blend of terrible makeup, weak acting, unpleasant action sequences and special effects, and cringe-worthy dialogue. Attempting to read any line from this film with a straight face is impossible! Visit the IMDb Quotes page for this movie and you’ll see what I mean. It’s simply unwatchable! One of “Battlefield Earth”‘s screenwriters later expressed regret, stating that comparing it to a train wreck isn’t really fair to train wrecks, because people actually find them interesting.

Bulletproof Monk (2003)

20 years ago, I watched a movie all by myself in the theater, as everyone else had wisely chosen to avoid it. By the end, I was so bored that I explored different seats to find a better view of the screen. However, no matter where I sat, the movie remained disappointing.

Fast forward to today, and Bulletproof Monk might just have some of this century’s most lackluster Hollywood martial arts scenes. It seems that Seann William Scott took on more stunts than Chow Yun-fat in the film, which suggests a problem when Stifler outperforms the main action star in a movie.

Catwoman (2004)

As a fervent admirer, I’d rephrase my perspective on the film “Catwoman” like this:

In the movie “Catwoman”, I, as Patience Phillips, embody the essence of a cat, using all the legendary skills of felines. I’m incredibly agile, always managing to land gracefully, I possess unparalleled basketball prowess, have an insatiable appetite for stealing jewels, know how to dish out a good whip, make puns that are more bark than bite about basketball, and have a soft spot for leather. Just like a real cat, I am. The director of “Catwoman”, Pitof, hails from the realm of visual effects, but some of the action sequences in this film border on the absurdly laughable. Poor editing is another issue that plagues it, making it look even more preposterous. There’s an odd mix of strangely amusing decisions and glaring incompetence that makes “Catwoman” a must-watch for connoisseurs of bad cinema.

For instance, the cast seems to wear the same clothes for two consecutive days, suggesting that someone decided to rearrange the movie’s events without bothering to reshoot anything fresh. This haphazard approach adds to the film’s charm and makes it irresistible for lovers of cinematic misadventures.

Alone in the Dark (2005)

The movie “Alone in the Dark,” directed by Uwe Boll, is often considered the worst video game adaptation. Tara Reid and Christian Slater star, with Reid portraying an archaeologist and Slater as a detective investigating supernatural events. Unfortunately, the film’s narrative is so unclear, even the opening title sequence, which lasts for 90 seconds, makes it more puzzling than it would have been without it. The original scriptwriter, Blair Erickson, claims he wrote a more realistic detective story, but Boll discarded it to add more action, special effects, and sex scenes. Interestingly, Erickson stated in 2005 that after they left the project, Boll asked if he could use scenes from their script for free, despite hiring other writers to create what he called a “huge steaming pile of s–.” Indeed, Uwe Boll!

Elektra (2005)

As a cinephile, I find myself utterly captivated by the character of Elektra, the world’s deadliest assassin. She’s so meticulous in her work that she’s constantly cleaning her floorboards to erase any trace of her DNA, yet she’s also alarmingly careless, mingling with her chatty new neighbors right in the midst of a mission. Incredibly, she fails to grasp the fact that these very neighbors are her target. Consistency, they say, is the hobgoblin of little minds!

Now, you might be wondering about Elektra’s ability to predict the future and even rewind time. Well, let me tell you, her stint in Daredevil and subsequent resurrection has bestowed upon her such powers. In essence, she’s become an immortal deity. So, it comes as no surprise that she spends her days leaping around, repeatedly impaling ninjas with a pair of sai.

Interestingly, according to the film’s Wikipedia page, Garner was reluctant about the project and only agreed due to contractual obligations from Daredevil. I can’t help but believe it.

Dragonball: Evolution (2009)

In this case, the title of the lowest-rated action movie on Letterboxd was earned by the live-action adaptation of a well-known manga and anime series. The film’s cast was whitewashed (Justin Chatwin portrayed Goku), and it largely deviated from its original source material. Later, its screenwriter publicly apologized for his contribution to damaging a cherished franchise. Ben Ramsey, the writer, expressed in 2016 that having a work with his name on it be so widely criticized was heart-wrenching. He admitted that approaching creative projects without passion often results in poor outcomes or even mediocre work, and he took responsibility for Dragonball.

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)

15 years following the initial release of “Street Fighter,” a somewhat re-imagined version emerged on screen, characterized more by its absence of legends and minimal street fighting (exactly what you’d expect from a “Street Fighter” movie). However, it did boast Chris Klein delivering one of the most notorious subpar performances as Charlie Nash. This portrayal bore no semblance to the original “Street Fighter” character, or any person who has ever existed in reality. The over-the-top posing, exaggerated expressions, squinting, and growling made for an unforgettable spectacle.

The Last Airbender (2010)

As a passionate cinephile, I can’t help but express my disappointment in how M. Night Shyamalan’s take on “Avatar: The Last Airbender” turned out. With the success of the animated series and his directorial prowess, one would expect a captivating live-action adaptation. However, Shyamalan seemed to be misaligned with the material; his knack for intricate thrillers was at odds with the grandiose scope of the original Avatar.

He managed to compress this sprawling epic into a mere 100 minutes, which felt rushed and awkwardly paced. To add to the discomfort, most of the roles originally depicted as Asian were played by white actors in the film. Shyamalan defended his casting choices, claiming it was part of Hollywood’s most culturally diverse tent-pole ever produced.

Unbelievably, the movie was so poorly received that it became the last Airbender; the backlash from fans and dismal box office returns dashed any hopes for a trilogy of live-action Avatars.

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

In the realm of Transformers films, Age of Extinction stands out for several reasons: it’s not only the longest but also the most inconsistent in terms of tone, plot, and editing. The storyline is a bit of a puzzle, with the human protagonist (Mark Wahlberg, portraying a Texas-based scientist) stumbling upon Optimus Prime inside an abandoned and dilapidated cinema. A character laments about modern movies: “Sequels, remakes, just a bunch of rubbish.” However, simply acknowledging that your action movie is subpar doesn’t make it acceptable.

Taken 3 (2014)

Liam Neeson plays hardened characters with an exceptional finesse that’s unmatched. However, it’s undeniable that as he approaches his 70s, there’s a noticeable change in his physical capabilities, particularly in the action-packed “Taken” series. By the third movie, his movements during action scenes were so complex that they needed numerous camera angles and quick cuts to conceal the fact that many of these actions were performed by stuntmen instead. A simple example is the number of shots required to show his character jumping over a fence, which gives an idea of the extensive editing involved in these scenes. It seems it’s the film’s editor who possesses a unique skill set.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

In the original live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film from years ago, the action still looks quite good considering that the actors were performing their punches, kicks, and jumps while wearing large prosthetic suits. On the other hand, the action in the 2014 Ninja Turtles movie is surprisingly poor, given that it was created using CGI and motion capture technology. Furthermore, does anyone else notice or is it just me, but Splinter in this film appears to have a nose resembling a penis?

China Salesman (2017)

In essence, the 2018 movie titled “China Salesman” depicts a fight scene that features boxing great Mike Tyson and action star Steven Seagal. However, I use the term ‘depicts’ cautiously since it’s unclear whether Tyson and Seagal were actually in the same location during filming for this particular sequence. (Their stuntmen must have been well-compensated for their efforts.) The climactic battle ends with Tyson emerging victorious – by ‘titanic’, I mean a massive shipwreck, as the entire scene concludes disastrously, filled with obvious stand-ins and some peculiar line deliveries.

Morbius (2022)

On April 1, 2022, the release of Morbius turned out to be an unexpected prank on moviegoers. The final product deviated significantly from its trailers, with entire sequences and plotlines seemingly absent. It seemed that during post-production, the entire film was reworked to ensure it was evident that it did not belong in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Regrettably, that was one of the few things that were clear in Morbius, a vampire movie that felt like it was cobbled together haphazardly by Dr. Frankenstein; pieced together from fragments of disparate storylines and characters, then inexplicably brought to life in a disjointed manner.

Expend4bles (2023)

Right off the bat, it’s been clear that The Expendables franchise has been more about clever marketing than delivering consistently high-quality films – with the concept of legendary action stars reuniting for one final hurrah (or in this case, four) being a powerful selling point. However, when it comes to the actual movies, they’ve ranged from “okay” to downright poor, and this latest installment takes the cake as the weakest yet. It barely meets its own standards; only Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren remain among the original action heroes in Expend4bles, and their roles are significantly diminished. The sole exception is a brief, intense fight between Jason Statham and Iko Uwais, but otherwise, this film fails to deliver the adrenaline-pumping action it promises. The special effects are cheap CGI that not only look subpar, but also create an atmosphere completely at odds with the gritty, visceral action movies of the 1980s – a feeling that couldn’t be more appropriate for this franchise.

Red One (2024)

I’m curious about the Dwayne Johnson-starred Christmas action movie, “Red One.” However, what intrigues me most: Who is this film intended for? Why create a lighthearted Christmas blockbuster filled with profanity, frightening creatures, subpar CGI effects, and frequent close-ups of bikini-clad women’s backsides? I understand that there’s an endless demand for Christmas entertainment, and viewers might watch this on Amazon despite its poor quality. But it truly is quite poor in quality.

Star Trek: Section 31 (2025)

Discovery,” labeling it the worst production ever released under the “Star Trek” brand. Although I’ve missed some “Star Trek” series, I can affirmatively say that it’s the poorest “Star Trek” film or show I’ve personally encountered. The visual quality is poor, the dialogue is subpar, and the action sequences are chaotic. What’s most disheartening is that it appears to think that specific alien races, technology like spaceships, phasers, and tricorders, define “Star Trek,” when in truth (or at least when it was at its best), the franchise thrived on its optimistic ideas and intellectual exploration. Who would enjoy a “Star Trek” series that’s as intellectually vacant as most other science fiction?

2025-03-04 17:50