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Chiefs safety Justin Reid is adopting a ‘John Wick’ mentality for 2023 season

Kansas City #Chiefs safety Justin Reid is adopting a ‘John Wick’ mentality this season after feeling overlooked by critics. | from: @EdEastonJr

The offseason is over for the Kansas City Chiefs as training camp is officially underway on the campus of Missouri Western State University. Some players are still working to get back into shape physically and mentally before the start of the regular season, while others have already achieved their ideal physique ahead of the 2023 season.

One such player in the latter category is starting safety Justin Reid, whose offseason training regimen has put him in a position to play with an extra edge during the Chiefs’ new campaign. He told reporters about the fruits of his labor after practice on Sunday, making it clear that he feels primed for an excellent season.

“[I am] extremely confident,” Reid said. “I’ve been working heavy all offseason. I was out here working every day. I didn’t realize that I put on ten pounds of muscle, but I did, and I’m like 217, about 5 percent body fat, but I don’t feel like it. I still feel like I’m 205.”

He went on to describe his training methods to those of action movie hero John Wick, who is portrayed by actor Keanu Reeves in a film series of the same name.

“I was working like Keanu Reeves, you know, John Wick. It’s just assassin mentality, I feel really good out here,” Reid joked. “I’m confident that I know the playbook inside and out, and I’m not out there thinking, I’m just out there playing. I’m excited about what I’m going to be able to do to contribute to this defense and truly dominate this year and finally get some recognition and respect that I’ve been able to get.”

The playful comparison to the iconic movie character was a genuine example of the seriousness Reid takes in his abilities this upcoming season.

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Quinn Ewers compares Texas’ mindset in 2023 to John Wick

“He’s being hunted, but at the same time he’s hunting those guys as well.”

The more Texas fans learn about Quinn Ewers and his mindset the more they love him. Continue reading “Quinn Ewers compares Texas’ mindset in 2023 to John Wick”

John Wick: Chapter 4 shows exactly what this franchise can be

John Wick is at its best with the latest entry into the intense franchise.

The most recent entry into the John Wick franchise, John Wick: Chapter 4, hit theaters on Friday, March 24. It’s undeniably a success both in reviews with a 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes — from critics and audiences — and in box office, opening with the highest ticket sales number — $73.5 million — of the franchise.

If you’ve seen any of the preceding John Wick films, you know that they’re far more than brash, emotionless and mindless endeavors. But Chapter 4 takes it to a whole new level. It’s a visually stunning movie, and there really aren’t enough words to describe just what they achieve with the cinematography and colors and shots.

John Wick: Chapter 4 is certainly not a perfect movie. With a nearly three-hour run time, it’s probably about 30 minutes too long. The High Table storyline about who is excommunicado and what all the unseen powers care about that got a little out-of-hand in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum still exist.

But at some point, you just sit back and enjoy watching incredible set pieces featuring some of the most ridiculous fight scenes you’ve ever seen. If you’re looking for Keanu Reeves driving around the Arc de Triomphe in a muscle car with no doors as a series of assassins try to keep him from a duel at Sacre Coeur, well, you’re in the right place.

It’s a movie that decks the major villain — Bill Skarsgård’s “Marquis” — in impeccable clothing and takes us from the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to the Louvre in Paris.

Plus, it has Donnie Yen.

Yen’s character Caine is a blind assassin, trained in martial arts and carrying a very sharp cane. The role is similar to his Chirrut Îmwe in Rogue One, but dressed in sharp turtlenecks and cool jackets. 

Keanu Reeves speaks no more than six words together at a time, uttering just 380 words total across the entire 169-minute movie. For those wondering, that works out to about 2.2 words per minute. And it works.

Throw in a stellar supporting cast that includes Ian McShane, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson and the late Lance Reddick, and you have the formula for arguably the best entry into the series. And with the success Chapter 4 has seen, don’t count out a fifth entry (no matter how improbable that may seem).

Oh, and don’t worry. No dogs are harmed in this movie.

John Wick: Chapter 4 is in theaters nationwide.

Where to stream the first 3 John Wick movies ahead of the fourth film in the series

Do you want to catch up on John Wick this weekend? We’ve got you covered.

The Baba Yaga has returned, and he’s available on streaming.

With John Wick: Chapter 4 opening in theaters across the country this week, where do you watch the first three installments in the action-packed assassin saga?

Well, maybe you want to watch 2014’s first installment where John Wick gets pulled out of retirement to avenge his poor dog.

Perhaps you’re trying to refresh yourself on what happened in 2019’s third John Wick epic that featured a globe-trotting rush against time as Wick continued to evade The High Table.

Maybe you just want to watch all three to prepare.

Well, all of the John Wick movies are available to stream on Peacock.

Keanu Reeves has spent nearly a decade playing the dangerous assassin, and this latest film is getting plenty of positive reviews.

If you can handle plenty of assassin fighting and appreciate some incredible stunt choreography and cinematography, the John Wick movies are certainly worth your time.

The 5 best Keanu Reeves movies to stream, from The Matrix to Bill & Ted

It’s time to stream some Keanu Reeves movies. John Wick would be proud if you did.

Keanu Reeves has spent a career’s worth in Hollywood thrilling audiences with some of the best action movies of anyone’s generation.

From battling machines in The Matrix to saving passengers aboard a runaway bus in Speed, Reeves is one of the most trusted movie stars around when it comes to action-packed cinema.

His latest film, John Wick: Chapter 4, is now playing in theaters nationwide.

The next installment in the assassin-filled action saga has debuted to stellar reviews as Reeves now gets another chance to implement his signature brand of Wick-y justice on those who try to defeat him.

If you need to catch up on the series, the first three John Wick movies are available to stream on Peacock.

As you get into the John Wick spirit, what are some other Keanu Reeves films that you can check out on streaming?

Whatever this John Wick: Chapter 4 stuntman is getting paid, it’s not nearly enough

We’re in pain just watching this.

The latest installment of the John Wick franchise — John Wick: Chapter 4 — blasts its way into theaters on March 24th, and excitement is high. When we last saw Mr. Wick, he was looking rough (what’s new). Winston (Ian McShane) had shot him atop the roof of the Continental Hotel — the hub for all the assassins — and Wick (Keanu Reeves) had fallen to his assumed death.

Well that wouldn’t make for a good sequel, so we saw a very hurt Wick dropped off to The Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) for care. In the latest installment, Wick is once again out for justice.

While the John Wick franchise revolves around Reeves as the titular dog-loving man with a grudge, none of this would be possible without the support of incredible stunt work.

One such stunt was shared on Twitter, showing a stuntman tumbling aggressively down an escalator before several actors — including Reeves — follow for the scene. Whatever this person is being paid, it needs to be tripled.

Get them a good chiropractor and a spa day. ASAP.