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Management number | 201819033 | Release Date | 2025/10/08 | List Price | $14.88 | Model Number | 201819033 | ||
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The John Wick film series has defied conventional wisdom about the box office action movie landscape by earning more money and recognition than its predecessors. The franchise's worldbuilding offers thrills that cannot be found elsewhere, combining familiar elements of revenge thrillers and crime films with seamlessly coordinated action. The contributors to The Worlds of John Wick explore the detailed and multifaceted fictional world, considering fight sequences, action aesthetics, stunts, grief, cinematic space and time, and gender performance. The book celebrates and complicates the cult phenomenon that is John Wick.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Publisher: Indiana University Press
The John Wick franchise has defied expectations and surpassed its predecessors in terms of both financial success and critical acclaim, challenging the conventional wisdom surrounding the action movie landscape. Typically dominated by superhero movies and science fiction epics, the John Wick films have carved out a unique niche within the genre.
The film series explores the intricate world-building of John Wick, offering thrilling experiences that are unmatched elsewhere. The franchise seamlessly blends familiar elements of revenge thrillers and crime films with meticulously choreographed action sequences. However, what sets the John Wick franchise apart is its intricate and multifaceted fictional world. Contributors to this volume examine a wide range of aspects, including fight choreography, action aesthetics, stunts, grief, cinematic space and time, and gender performance, to map these worlds and explore how their depth and range contribute to the success of the franchise.
A deep dive into the world of John Wick, The Worlds of John Wick celebrates and complicates the cult phenomenon that is John Wick. It delves into the intricate details of the franchise's world-building, exploring the themes, characters, and cultural significance that have made it a beloved and iconic series. Whether you are a fan of action movies or simply interested in exploring the intricacies of storytelling, The Worlds of John Wick is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the enduring appeal of this beloved franchise.
Dimension: 178 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253062413
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