The partnership between video games and movies often provides compelling narratives, as both tools excel at storytelling. While their raids on each other’s realms often end in disaster, sometimes the most exceptional cases surface unexpectedly. The universally awe-inspiring top-down scene in John Wick 4 is an example.
The John Wick series, starring Keanu Reeves, stands as one of the best action cinema experiences in recent history. The fourth instalment made its worldwide debut on March 22, 2023. More splendid than its predecessors, the movie showcases a number of intriguing scenes. However, one particular scene (Without spoilers) where John enters a restaurant echoes a video game sequence. Apparently, it was really inspired by a game.
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John Wick 4 Top Down Scene
The scene that has been resoundingly lauded on social media by those who’ve watched the film is the one where John wields his Dragon’s Breath shotgun. Shot entirely from an overhead perspective, it bears a striking resemblance to Hotline Miami in every aspect. Viewers familiar with the game would have instantly drawn this parallel.
During the press release for John Wick 4, the film’s director and lead role, Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves, were questioned about this scene. Despite Stahelski admitting unfamiliarity with Hotline Miami, he disclosed that their inspiration was drawn from the game Hong Kong Massacre, which shares the same genre as the Hotline Miami series.
The fact that video games are leaving their mark on cinema is indeed encouraging. This medium, unrestricted by physical boundaries in storytelling, naturally influences creative minds from other disciplines, culminating in such splendid works.
Here’s Chad Stahelski’s exact statement about that scene:
But I had seen this video game, and I’ll throw a shout-out — I think it was called Hong Kong Massacre — they did this top shot, and we had been doing so much with the big muzzle flashes and it just kind of clicked like, ‘Well, if I’m above, we shoot like this, and we shoot like this, and it draws these cool lines with the muzzle flash, and if I get the right flicker effect, it’s like Etch A Sketch. It looks really cool.
Chad Stahelski on IGN Interview
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Wick 5 Confirmed?
As of now, there has been no official announcement regarding John Wick 5. The John Wick 4 has garnered immense success worldwide, making it inevitable for the producers to contemplate a fifth film. However, the perspectives of Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski on a potential new movie remain unknown. Nevertheless, if one were to speculate, the official announcement of the next film is likely to surface in 2023.
How Much Is a John Wick Gold Coin Worth?
If you’re a player familiar with in-game currencies, you might be intrigued about the worth of the coin in the John Wick films. The response is rather straightforward. We’re uncertain about the precise value of the coin used in the movies. With a single coin, you could secure medical assistance, reserve hotel accommodation, call upon support from a city-spanning underground group, or even purchase an array of weaponry. Much like in video games, this coin’s worth is only relevant within the context of the film’s fictional realm.
Are There Any John Wick Games?
As of April 2023, you have a choice of two John Wick games to delve into. The first is John Wick Chronicles, designed solely for VR devices. Due to negative player feedback, its sale on Steam has been discontinued. The second is John Wick Hex. Despite this overhead perspective game being superior to its counterpart, it remains an ordinary action game at its core. Another extensive video game project was announced amidst the hype of John Wick 4, however, the particulars remain nebulous at present.
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