John Wick 4 early reviews are out and here's what critics have to say about the latest adventure of everyone's favorite hitman

One of the most anticipated action movies of the year, John Wick Chapter 4 had a special screening at this year's South by Southwest Film and TV Festival in Austin.

The John Wick franchise has grossed over 500 million dollars worldwide and is one of the most successful and popular movie franchises in the world.

In the movie will see John realizes that the only way to defeat the High Table is from within and decide to challenge existing member The Marquis de Gramont in a one-on-one fight to the death for his seat at the table.

He is assisted on his mission by the Bowery King, who survives his assassination attempt by the High Table and now wants revenge.

So the early reviews are out and most critics praise the action set pieces and Keanu Reeves's performance, however, a few did point out the movie's long runtime and how it has a few pacing issues.

So let's take a look at what critics have to say about John Wick's latest adventure.

#RT @Variety: "Is #JohnWick4 too long? You bet it is. At moments, it’s like the action film as liturgical church service. Yet the movie is conceived as a knowingly overstuffed gift to series fans, and on that level it succeeds." https://t.co/rErFFMaufp

— 1066 Productions (@1066Live) March 14, 2023

I watched #JohnWick4 in IMAX and I highly recommend you do the same!! The body count is more than the previous three installments combined. Keanu Reeves, as John Wick, once again does not hold back and is a force to be reckoned with. This film takes you around the world and… https://t.co/ZxJtjA1wT7 pic.twitter.com/hX0biejjY1

— Sean Tajipour (@Seantaj) March 7, 2023

John Wick: Chapter 4 pushes the envelope in the action genre as we know it. The cast is STACKED and the fight scenes are dynamic! After 4 movies, you’d think there’d be some fatigue. This is not the case, you’ll just have to see it for yourself. #JohnWick4 pic.twitter.com/6LR6TxBkmT

— Felicia (@becomingfelicia) March 7, 2023

#JohnWick4 is the best movie I've seen in ages!

It's like a Greek epic that's, yes, full of unparalleled action (and guns), and the set pieces are phenomenal. But it's also about relationships and love. What a breathtaking, heartrending story! I can't wait to see it again. pic.twitter.com/n5cJjWa73B

— Vanessa Armstrong (@vfarmstrong) March 6, 2023

"Is #JohnWick4 too long? You bet it is. At moments, it’s like the action film as liturgical church service. Yet the movie is conceived as a knowingly overstuffed gift to series fans, and on that level it succeeds." https://t.co/Wmd5p92Yvt

— Variety (@Variety) March 14, 2023

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 is a friggin’ AMAZING kick-ass action movie! The most epic JW yet with stunts that will rock your world & the #SXSW crowd really went wild! These “John Wick” movies keep getting better & better, but will this be the last?? #JohnWick4 #KeanuReeves pic.twitter.com/gcAncUxaG8

— Scott Mantz (@MovieMantz) March 14, 2023

Currently, the movie has an impressive 88% on Rotten Tomoates. John Wick 4 is directed by Chad Stahelski and the screenplay is written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch, Hateen had also worked on the script of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.

The fifth installment in the franchise is also in the early stages of production as well as two movie spinoffs and a series based on the Continental hotel set in the 1970s.

The first spinoff title Ballerina stars Ana de Armas in the lead as Rooney. Who had a small role in John Wick 3 as an assassin in training, in chapter three, she was portrayed by Unity Phelan.

The movie is directed by Len Wiseman and has already started filming, and it takes place between John Wick: Chapter 3 and John Wick: Chapter 4.

Well, we sure are excited to watch John Wick's latest action-packed adventure when it hits theaters on March 24, 2023.