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One of the big surprises at this year’s Fantastic Fest was JOHN WICK, an action/revenge flick starring Keanu Reeves, which turned out to be one of the most entertaining films at the festival. Since THE MATRIX movies ran their course, it’s probably safe to say Reeves hasn’t had many memorable films in recent years. This may be the remedy though. I’m still writing my review, but I can safely say I loved it. The story finds Keanu as a former tough guy assassin who left his ways behind him and lives alone with an insanely cute little dog, a gift from his dying wife… until some punks decide to target him, which turns out to be a huge mistake. Directed by Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, the film also stars Michael Nyqvist, Willem Dafoe, Adrianne Palicki, John Leguizamo, Bridget Moynahan, Alfie Allen, Lance Reddick, David Patrick Kelly, Dean Winters and Ian McShane. Check out the final one-minute trailer below and tell us your thoughts in the comments.
From the producer of CLASH OF THE TITANS and THE TOWN comes a tale of adrenaline-fueled revenge and redemption. When a retired hit man is forced back into action by a sadistic young thug, he hunts down his adversaries with the skill and ruthlessness that made him an underworld legend.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
