But against all odds,John Wickbecame one of the biggest blockbuster franchisesof the 21st century.
But none of that wouldve happened ifthe firstJohn Wickmoviehad been released under its original, much more generic title.
For starters, its more unique.
Theres nothing that separates it from the dozens of other action thrillers that get made every year.
It got potential viewers asking questions that the generic original titleScornnever would have.
But audiences wouldve had to see the movie for that to catch on.
John Wickwas initially released on October 24, 2014.
What really got people talking aboutJohn Wickwas the premise.
John Wick is the first entry in the action-thriller franchise directed by Chad Stahelski and starring Keanu Reeves. Retired hitman John is brought back into the field when the dog his recently deceased life left him is murdered. Full of rage and equipped with unparalleled combat skills, John begins to track down the ones responsible for the act of violence and lays waste to any who dare to cross his path, sending panic throughout the criminal underworld.
