John wick
Executive Summary
Pass/Consider/Recommend/Highly Recommend
Overview
Genres: The, list, of, genres, for, the, movie, is:, Drama, Action, Romance, Thriller, Crime
Setting: Not provided in the provided context, Not provided in the provided context
Overview: The screenplay for John Wick demonstrates strong elements in character development, premise clarity, and emotional depth. However, there are opportunities for improvement in pacing, emotional resolution, and nuanced character exploration.
Themes: Grief and Loss, Revenge, Redemption, Violence and Death, Friendship and Loyalty
Conflict and Stakes: Primary conflicts and stakes are not provided in the provided context
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Market Analysis
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Scene Level Percentiles
Emotions Elicited Percentiles
This is a rough estimate of how the average intensity of emotions elicited in this script compare to all scripts in the Vault (all genres).
Higher isn't necessarily better. This is FYI.
Writer's Voice
Summary:The writer's voice throughout the screenplay is characterized by minimalistic and concise writing, sparse dialogue, and atmospheric description. The writer emphasizes action and physical details over exposition, and the tone varies from somber and pensive to tense and gritty.
Best representation: Scene 16 - John Wick Takes Out Viktor. Scene 16 is the best representation of the writer's unique voice because it exemplifies the concise and straightforward writing style. The dialogue is minimalistic, and the scene descriptions are visually descriptive and action-oriented, creating a sense of urgency and immediacy.
Memorable Lines:
- John: My name is John Wick. You took my car. You killed my dog. Where is Iosef? (Scene 18)
- Viggo: Iosef... my son... is worth less than this... far less... treasures reduced to ash... (Scene 27)
- Viggo: For me to die like this...BECAUSE OF HIM...would be unfortunate. (Scene 28)
- John: Just because I'm good at killin'... doesn't mean I like it all that much. (Scene 23)
- Marcus: "It’s always 'just' something, John." (Scene 24)
Story Shape
Emotions Elicited
Recommend
Executive Summary
John Wick is a compelling action thriller with a strong protagonist, a unique world, and well-executed action sequences. While there is room to further explore the motivations of the antagonists and delve deeper into John's emotional journey, the screenplay's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a highly recommendable project.
- Strong and clear character arc for John Wick, showcasing his transformation from grieving widower to ruthless assassin seeking revenge. high
- World-building of the assassin underworld with its own code of conduct, currency, and network of services. high ( Scene 1 Scene 4 Scene 21 )
- Action sequences are well-choreographed and described, emphasizing John Wick's efficiency and skill as an assassin. high
- Dialogue is sharp and impactful, often revealing character motivations and backstory in a concise manner. medium ( Scene 7 Scene 11 Scene 25 )
- Pacing is generally excellent, with a balance between slower, character-driven moments and high-octane action sequences. medium
- The motivations of the antagonists, particularly Iosef, could be further explored to add depth and complexity to the conflict. medium
- The emotional impact of certain scenes, such as Norma's death and the killing of Moose, could be heightened through more detailed descriptions of John's internal struggle and grief. medium
- The rules and limitations of the Continental Hotel's neutrality could be more clearly defined, as there are instances where the boundaries seem ambiguous. low ( Scene 16 Scene 21 )
- John Wick's backstory and his relationship with Viggo could be further explored to provide more context for their animosity and the stakes of the conflict. medium
Screenplay Insights:
Premise: 7.9, The screenplay's premise effectively establishes a compelling and clear foundation for a revenge-driven narrative, introducing a highly skilled hitman seeking retribution for the death of his beloved dog. However, the premise could be further enhanced by exploring the protagonist's emotional arc in more depth and introducing a more nuanced exploration of the criminal underworld. See More
Structure: 7.6, The screenplay for John Wick exhibits a solid structure and plotline. The revenge-driven narrative effectively maintains audience engagement. However, there are opportunities to refine the pacing and enhance the plot's depth and originality. See More
Theme: 8.2, The screenplay effectively explores relatable themes of grief, revenge, and redemption through a compelling narrative. However, the underlying messages could be further clarified and integrated into the plot to enhance their emotional impact. See More
Visual Impact: 7.1, The screenplay features instances of effective and creative visual imagery, particularly in portraying John's emotional connection to his dog Moose and his subsequent quest for revenge. However, certain areas could benefit from further development and refinement to enhance the overall visual storytelling and captivate the audience visually. See More
Emotional Impact: 7.5, The screenplay effectively evokes a strong emotional response by showcasing a protagonist driven by a relatable desire for revenge after the tragic loss of his dog. However, expanding on the emotional depth of the characters, particularly their internal conflicts and motivations, would further enhance the script's emotional impact and resonate deeply with the audience. See More
Conflict: 8.5, The screenplay effectively uses conflict and stakes to drive narrative tension and engage the audience, but there are some areas where it could be further enhanced. See More
Originality: 8.0, The screenplay for John Wick showcases originality and creativity through its unique blend of neo-noir elements with the high-octane action genre. The film's distinctive visual style, immersive world-building, and compelling characters set it apart from conventional action thrillers. See More
Screenplay Story Analysis
Note: This is the overall critique. For scene by scene critique click here
Summaries
- John Wick, a tired and beaten down former boxer and military man, begins his day with a sense of emptiness before receiving a phone call that devastates him. He visits a hospital with flowers in hand.
- John visits his comatose wife at the hospital, and she passes away. In his grief, he destroys pictures of memories with her. He then receives a package with a pet carrier and finds a small, energetic dog inside.
- John receives a letter from his late wife, urging him to live his life and stop what he's doing. He receives a pet carrier with a small dog inside, and they named it Moose. The scene jumps ahead three years, and the homestead looks much nicer than before.
- John Wick starts his day with his dog Moose as they go through their daily routine before Moose alerts John to a potential danger and runs outside.
- John Wick mourns the death of his beloved dog, Moose, and prepares for action.
- John grieves the loss of his dog Moose and prepares for action against those responsible for his death.
- A confrontation ensues when Iosef and his gang show up at Aurelio's automotive looking for John Wick's Mustang, which they stole. Aurelio recognizes the car and confronts them, leading to a showdown.
- John seeks revenge for the death of his dog and goes on a rampage against those responsible, ultimately retrieving his stolen car.
- John engages in a high-speed chase with police and ultimately hides in an abandoned warehouse. He then visits Aurelio's automotive and interrogates a wounded driver for information on Iosef Tarasov's whereabouts.
- Aurelio strikes Viggo's son for stealing John Wick's car and killing his dog. In retaliation, Viggo orders for John's life, which results in John seeking revenge and retrieving his stolen car.
- Viggo confronts Iosef, who stole John Wick's car and killed his dog, over his reckless actions and reveals the true identity of their target, leading to a tense showdown.
- John interrogates a wounded driver for information on his target, Viggo orders for John's life, and John is attacked by four masked gunmen in his own home.
- John Wick disposes of the bodies of the gunmen who attacked him in his home and makes a reservation at a restaurant.
- Viggo puts a bounty on John Wick's head, while John visits Charlie and seeks Marcus' help.
- Marcus agrees to help John Wick despite being retired and John travels to a hotel while being pursued by assassins.
- John Wick arrives at a hotel and makes a reservation before preparing his weapons for battle. He then heads to an upscale night club called The Red Circle.
- John goes to an upscale nightclub, The Red Circle, to track down and kill Viktor. He blends in with the crowd and pays for a VIP table. After spotting Viktor, John follows him to the bathroom and kills his bodyguards before killing Viktor with a straight razor.
- John Wick confronts Viktor in a bathroom stall, tortures him for information about Iosef and Viggo, and kills him in a violent and brutal manner. He then exits the club, changes clothes and leaves to track down Iosef.
- John Wick tracks down Viktor at an upscale night club and kills him brutally before leaving to hunt down Iosef.
- John Wick seeks medical advice and weapons before heading to a secret underground entryway to enter The Continental's Speak Easy to store his weapons.
- John visits The Continental's Speak Easy, converses with old friends, and watches a performance by Jenny. Meanwhile, David Perkins takes pictures of John and plans to capture him alive.
- John is ambushed in his hotel room by a team of assassins sent to kill him. He fights back using his skills and weapons.
- John is ambushed in his hotel room by assassins sent to kill him. He fights back and interrogates one of them for information on Iosef's location.
- John talks with an old friend and comes to terms with his recent actions.
- John is ambushed by assassins sent to kill him. He fights back and escapes, leaving one alive to interrogate for information on Iosef's location.
- John takes drastic action and stages a bank heist to retrieve Viggo's personal stash
- John stages a bank heist to retrieve Viggo's personal stash of cash, artwork, and jewels, which he burns down after stealing.
- John stages a bank heist to retrieve Viggo's personal stash and is ambushed by assassins sent to kill him. He fights back and escapes, leaving one alive to interrogate for information on Iosef's location. John eventually ends up confronting Viggo and retrieving information on Iosef's whereabouts as he dies.
- Iosef and the Captain are onboard The Chayka, a smuggling ship filled with weapons and luxury cars. The ship is attacked, security guards are killed, and Iosef's father is revealed to have died. The Captain takes action while Iosef drinks and waits.
- John escapes from the assassins and blows up the cannery with C-4 charges.
- John fights his way through the ship to confront Iosef and the Captain. The Captain is killed, and John pursues Iosef.
- John finally confronts Iosef, kills him, and escapes to a veterinarian's office to treat his wounds.
- John seeks redemption after killing Iosef and rescuing a dog from being put down. He drives off into the distance with the dog by his side.
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Character John Wick
Description John's initial depiction as a grieving and broken man contrasts with his later ruthlessness and efficiency as an assassin. While his past is revealed, the transition feels abrupt, and his emotional state could be better explored.
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Character Iosef Tarasov
Description Iosef's cocky and arrogant demeanor seems unjustified given his lack of experience and skills, especially when facing Aurelio and later, John Wick. His fear and desperation in later scenes don't align with his initial portrayal.
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Description John Wick's ability to evade the police pursuit with relative ease, including the use of nitrous oxide, feels somewhat unrealistic and convenient for the plot.
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Description The hotel manager's immediate recognition and acceptance of John Wick's gold coin as payment without question or surprise feels slightly forced.
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Description David Perkins's motivation for taking pictures of John Wick in the Continental and risking his membership remains unclear and unexplained.
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Description John Wick's biblical references during his phone call to Iosef feel slightly out of place and don't align with his usual demeanor.
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John - Score: 86/100
Character Analysis Overview
Iosef - Score: 67/100
Character Analysis Overview
Moose - Score: 73/100
Character Analysis Overview
Aurelio - Score: 67/100
Role
Supporting Character
Character Analysis Overview
Viggo - Score: 76/100
Role
Antagonist
Character Analysis Overview
Marcus - Score: 65/100
Character Analysis Overview
| Theme | Theme Details | Theme Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Grief and Loss | John is mourning the loss of his wife and the death of his dog, which motivates his actions throughout the screenplay. | Grief and loss are central themes to the story of John Wick, the loss of his wife and his dog motivating him to take revenge and act on his own terms. |
| Revenge | John seeks revenge on those who have wronged him, starting with Iosef and his gang stealing his car and then moving on to those who were hired to kill him. | The theme of revenge is a driving force in John Wick, as his anger and desire for revenge motivate him to take action against those who have wronged him. |
| Redemption | John is seeking to redeem himself by leaving his violent past as a hired killer behind, but is ultimately forced to embrace his violent nature once again in order to achieve his goals. | The theme of redemption is also present in John Wick, as he seeks to leave his violent past behind and start anew, but ultimately has to embrace that part of himself in order to achieve his goals. |
| Violence and Death | The film is filled with scenes of violence and death, from the opening sequence where John's wife dies to the final confrontation with Iosef. | The theme of violence and death is prominent throughout the screenplay, as it is a defining characteristic of John Wick's world and his own actions. |
| Friendship and Loyalty | John's friendship and loyalty to Marcus are important to the film's plot and his overall character. | The theme of friendship and loyalty is also important to the story, as John's relationship with Marcus is a defining aspect of his character and the film's plot. |
Screenwriting Resources on Themes
Articles
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Studio Binder | Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters |
| Coverfly | Improving your Screenplay's theme |
| John August | Writing from Theme |
YouTube Videos
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Story, Plot, Genre, Theme - Screenwriting Basics | Screenwriting basics - beginner video |
| What is theme | Discussion on ways to layer theme into a screenplay. |
| Thematic Mistakes You're Making in Your Script | Common Theme mistakes and Philosophical Conflicts |
| Story Content | Character Development | Scene Elements | Audience Engagement | Technical Aspects | |||||||||||||||||
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| Click for Full Analysis | Tone | Overall | Concept | Plot | Originality | Characters | Character Changes | Internal Goal | External Goal | Conflict | Opposition | High stakes | Story forward | Twist | Emotional Impact | Dialogue | Engagement | Pacing | Formatting | Structure | |
| 1 - Scorn | "somber" | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
| 2 - John's Loss | "melancholic" | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | |
| 3 - The Letter and the Puppy | "Somber, but hopeful" | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | |
| 4 - Morning Routine | "Sad" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | |
| 5 - The Death of Moose | "Somber" | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | |
| 6 - John Wick mourns Moose and prepares for action | "somber yet intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | |
| 7 - John Wick Confronts Iosef and His Gang | "tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
| 8 - Retribution | "intense" | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
| 9 - High-Speed Chase and Interrogation | "Intense" | 8.5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
| 10 - Retribution | "Tense" | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | |
| 11 - Viggo and Iosef's Showdown | "Tense" | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 - Revenge is Coming | "Tense" | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | |
| 13 - Clean Up Duty | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| 14 - The Bounty | "Tense" | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| 15 - Retired | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
| 16 - John Prepares for Battle | "Suspenseful" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
| 17 - John Wick Takes Out Viktor | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
| 18 - The Red Circle Assassination | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
| 19 - John Seeks Revenge | "Intense" | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
| 20 - Preparing for Battle | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
| 21 - John at The Continental's Speak Easy | "Melancholic" | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
| 22 - The Attack | "Intense" | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
| 23 - Ambush at the Continental | "Intense" | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| 24 - Late-night conversation | "serious" | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
| 25 - Diner Ambush | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
| 26 - The Bank Heist | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
| 27 - Bank Heist | "Dark" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
| 28 - The Heist and Ambush | "Intense" | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | |
| 29 - Assault on The Chayka | "Suspenseful" | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| 30 - John's Escape | "Intense" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
| 31 - The Final Showdown | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
| 32 - The Final Confrontation | "Intense" | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| 33 - John's Redemption | "Reflective" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
Summary of Scene Level Analysis
Here are some things that came out of the scene level analysis.
This is a summary of the strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions found in each scene. Some things might appear in both strengths and weaknesses based on the variety of your scenes.
For summary of each criteria click in the top row on the criteria.
Scene Strengths
- Strong emotional impact on the audience
- Tension and suspense is palpable
- Intense action
- Effective portrayal of John's grief
- Establishes a clear change in John's life
Scene Weaknesses
- Slow-paced, lacks action
- Lack of dialogue
- Limited dialogue and character development
- Violence may be too graphic for some viewers
- Simplistic dialogue
Suggestions
- Consider balancing dialogue with action to maintain pacing
- Focus on developing characters and their motivations through dialogue
- Explore ways to advance the plot without relying on excessive violence
- Work on crafting impactful and memorable dialogue
- Challenge oneself to create tension and suspense in scenes that may not rely on action
Scene 1 - Scorn
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 2 - John's Loss
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 3 - The Letter and the Puppy
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 4 - Morning Routine
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 5 - The Death of Moose
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 6 - John Wick mourns Moose and prepares for action
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 7 - John Wick Confronts Iosef and His Gang
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 8 - Retribution
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 9 - High-Speed Chase and Interrogation
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 10 - Retribution
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 11 - Viggo and Iosef's Showdown
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 12 - Revenge is Coming
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 13 - Clean Up Duty
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 14 - The Bounty
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 15 - Retired
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 16 - John Prepares for Battle
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 17 - John Wick Takes Out Viktor
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 18 - The Red Circle Assassination
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 19 - John Seeks Revenge
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 20 - Preparing for Battle
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 21 - John at The Continental's Speak Easy
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 22 - The Attack
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 23 - Ambush at the Continental
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 24 - Late-night conversation
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 25 - Diner Ambush
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 26 - The Bank Heist
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 27 - Bank Heist
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 28 - The Heist and Ambush
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 29 - Assault on The Chayka
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 30 - John's Escape
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 31 - The Final Showdown
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 32 - The Final Confrontation
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Scene 33 - John's Redemption
The #1 Rule of Screenwriting: Make your reader or audience compelled to keep reading.
“Grab ‘em by the throat and never let ‘em go.”
The scene level score is the impact on the reader or audience to continue reading.
The Script score is how compelled they are to keep reading based on the rest of the script so far.
Recommend
Explanation: John Wick is a compelling action thriller with a strong protagonist, a unique world, and well-executed action sequences. While there is room to further explore the motivations of the antagonists and delve deeper into John's emotional journey, the screenplay's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a highly recommendable project.