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(#7) 'John Wick' Is 'The Iliad'
Redditor /u/thedogispatroclus believes that John Wick is based on "The Iliad," Homer's epic poem from ancient Greece.
According to this line of thought, the inclusion of Charon (Lance Reddick), the hotel concierge, is a prime example. Also significant is the poem's basis of vengeance and pointless mayhem, which resonates with John's character.
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(#1) Each Gold Coin Represents A Successful Extermination
Throughout the franchise, the assassins appear to have their own system for everything, from moral laws to currency. Gold coins are a hot commodity in this underground world, giving assassins credibility and access.
According to Redditor /u/Str8beastin, this is because each coin represents a successful termination or an act of gratitude for any sort of service.
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(#12) 'Parabellum' Possibly Connects To The 'Raid' Franchise
Actors and martial artists Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif Rahman are included in the third John Wick film. They each portray somewhat similar characters to those they played in the Raid films.
Redditor /u/Tchicko777 believes this is because the characters may in fact be the same - and working together - and claims the film could be considered a prequel to The Raid.
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(#6) Contract Killing Is Legal In The 'John Wick' Universe
Action-packed scenes full of well-choreographed fights are guaranteed in every John Wick film. Most characters across the franchise are either assassins or otherwise indulge in bloodshed.
All those bullets and head shots may desensitize characters to the kind of world they live in. Redditor /u/MasterLawlzReborn believes this is because contract killing is legal in the John Wick universe - which could also explain why that cop is so nonchalant about the goings-on in John's house in the first film.
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(#5) Winston Is Behind Everything
The Continental Hotel in New York serves as a prime hangout spot for assassins, and it's owned by Winston (Ian McShane). Redditor /u/DeluxeTraffic believes Winston is possibly the mastermind behind the events luring John back into the life.
According to this theory, Winston may want to take out the High Table to prevent them from poaching his assassins. He may also want to take advantage of the High Table's need for assassins, as the council pays them millions to unsuccessfully knock off John Wick.
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(#13) The 'John Wick' Movie Universe Is Set Inside A Video Game
The John Wick films are well known for their unique and intense fight scenes. Such scenes perpetuate the idea of the films being set inside of a video game, according to Redditor /u/mantaraypreviouslife.
The theory revolves around the similarity of all the seemingly nonchalant background characters in the midst of all the bloodshed. This theory could also be a possible explanation for John's speedy recovery times.
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Keanu Reeves has always been an underrated actor, but he has a real talent for action movies. John Wick is like a slap in the face to those who laugh at "The Matrix" and think that Keanu Reeves has no representative work in his career in the past decades. This movie can be said to be one of Keanu Reeves' best performances in years, and one movie is not enough.
John Wick franchise has proved the popularity and success of the movies and the cast, this series has won wide acclaim and countless fans. The random tool shares 13 incredible John Wick fan theories that could be true.
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