John Wick Chapter 2

Are you tired of movies where the hero kills hundreds of people in every possible way imaginable, is shot at as many times and is barely hurt, and all done by an actor who barely speaks wooden lines?  If not, do I have the movie for you!  I notice that “John Wick” is getting decent reviews elsewhere but  can’t recommend it, even though I enjoyed the first one.  Keanu Reeves stars as yet another hit man trying unsuccessfully to retire.  The bright spot in the movie is Ian McShane who once again plays Winston, a  suave and sophisticated owner of a hotel that caters to the criminal elite.  Lance Reddick also shines as the hotel desk clerk with a soft spot for dogs.  You really won’t see anything new in this movie, but I suppose sometimes we all yearn for the familiar.