One of my favorite details from Derek Kolstad talking about

One of my favorite details from Derek Kolstad talking about early John Wick is how much Keanu Reeves shaped the character in small, human ways instead of just “making him cooler.” You can feel that all over the first movie — the pauses, the grief, the weird politeness — and it’s probably why John Wick still lands harder than most action franchises that only chase body counts.