2014's John Wick sent the action genre on a new trajectory. In the years before, shaky cam and loose fight choreography were the norms, with editing being used to hide the poor action design. But Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, and Keanu Reeves changed the game with the John Wick franchise, as the genre moved towards wide-angle shots and tight choreography that was all captured in long takes. The years that followed saw many action movies and franchises attempt to copy the John Wick formula. One of the best and most blatant John Wick rip-offs, 2017's Atomic Blonde, was a major hit when it opened in theaters. But the film is about to find a second, action-packed life on streaming.
The "Non-Stop" Action Movie That Ripped Off 'John Wick' Just Landed on Streaming

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