1 John Wick 4 Teaser Moment Is Ridiculous (& Shows A Franchise Problem)

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The teaser trailer for John Wick: Chapter 4 has a ridiculous moment that highlights a franchise problem. The fourth installment of theJohn Wick franchise will undoubtedly serve as another showcase for John Wick's martial arts skills as he wages war against the High Table. A number of accomplished martial artists like Scott Adkins and Donnie Yen are slated to make appearances, which only makes the movie's potential even more tantalizing.

Donnie Yen's character makes a couple of appearances in the John Wick 4 teaser, and at one point he is shown squaring off against John Wick. They unload their pistols at each other from very close range as John Wick takes cover behind his “tactical” suit jacket. Donnie Yen’s character then closes the distance while deflecting several bullets with his sword. The tease within a tease reveals John Wick's biggest personal issue, considering Donnie Yen's character is described as one of John's old friends.

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The not-so-friendly interaction between John Wick and Donnie Yen's character also reveals something broader about the John Wick franchise itself. As the John Wick franchise continues to grow, each movie has to one-up the previous installment. That way, people feel like they're seeing something new and better. However, Donnie Yen deflecting bullets with a sword signals a shift into the ridiculous for the John Wick franchise. It's a problem that has only been exacerbated because of what past John Wick movies have accomplished.

It's understandable if it feels like there are increasingly fewer ways for the John Wick franchise to blow people's minds. Perhaps John Wick reviving a forgotten action trend would help keep