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Critics praise 'John Wick: Chapter 3' but agree it can't outrun limitations


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We're a week out from the highly-anticipated release of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum — and critics are promising big things.

First reviews of the action franchise's new installment reveal a positive critical consensus, highlighting the film's meticulous world-building, all-star cast, and totally bonkers level of commitment. 

Star Keanu Reeves and Wickverse-newcomer Halle Berry are celebrated in many reviews, although Berry's much-discussed attack dogs/co-stars, seen first at CinemaCon, steal plenty of press spotlight. 

That being said, the Wick news isn't all positive. Numerous critics noted Parabellum's weak plot and use of excessive violence as a storytelling crutch. Read more...

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