It’s always a bit nerve-wracking going into a sequel to a solid movie. If you’ve connected so much with an original film, there’s always the worry that the filmmakers weren’t able to replicate the success for another go-around. Then, when dealing with a growing franchise, things seem to get progressively more high-stakes with each movie. You’re sort of waiting for that terrible entry to hit, since almost every franchise has one.

That being said, for me personally, John Wick is that experience and then some. Not only is it an amazing series of movies and an intriguing world, but it’s one that we never expected to have. I recall going into that first movie expecting nothing but total garbage, especially since the first trailer dropped really close to the movie’s release date. And here we are, years later, eagerly awaiting this third movie, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.

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So, does it live to up expectations? Some critics had a chance to check it out already, and it does seem to be quite the crowd-pleaser.

#JohnWick3 is AWESOME. Some of the action set pieces are so insane you’ll wonder how director Chad Stahelski and his team filmed them. Saying that, the @Halleberry/#KeanuReeves set piece featuring her dogs might be my favorite. Wait till you see this one. Esp if you like dogs… pic.twitter.com/ym2Tn012xw

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) May 3, 2019

Chock full of inventive set-pieces and brutal kills, while also providing new facets to the intricate underworld lore fans of the franchise have come to love, #JohnWick3 will please fans of the franchise. pic.twitter.com/Pxa30kG11d

— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) May 3, 2019

Onto my proper #JohnWick3 reaction: Pure visceral cinema. After the dramatic world expansion of CHAPTER 2, CHAPTER 3 returns to a leaner, exhilarating story chock full of breathless, bone-crunching action and even a few laughs. I was sweating 30 minutes in. This movie RULES.

— Hoai-Tran Bui (@htranbui) May 3, 2019

Our own @JimmytotheO has seen @JohnWickMovie! #JohnWick3 #Parabellum! He calls it “… an ass kicking, ramped up thrill ride with amazing characters that continues to prove that director #ChadStahelski and #KeanuReeves make a perfect cinematic partnership.” pic.twitter.com/hs7GTzBWL0

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) May 3, 2019

#JohnWick3 continues to build on the series' mythology and has some of the coolest action and most memorable side characters of the entire series. I'm not sure about everything it adds, and certain things will be controversial (no spoilers). But overall it's more @JohnWickMovie! pic.twitter.com/Vodcx2nJwE

— Mike Rougeau (@RogueCheddar) May 3, 2019

What do you think of these first impressions? Does this you get you even more hyped or are you still keeping your expectations in check? Let us know down below!

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