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cyclonefence

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6. I love them, too,

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Sat Apr 22, 2023, 06:04 PM

Apr 2023

but I will never cease to believe that the glamour of The Matrix had something to do with the Columbine murders. Keanu Reeves is sexy and looks real good in his all-black outfits; his gymnastic moves are awesome. I can see how a disturbed young man might find John Wick an attractive role model.

I want with all my heart to believe that movies and video games have nothing to do with gun violence.

(I'm a big fan of the Constantine movies, too)

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Ok, the John Wick movies are bad, so why do I love them so?? [View all] a kennedy Apr 2023 OP

Same reason I watch ggma Apr 2023 #1

Riddick and John Wick are 100% action with no political axes to grind. marble falls Apr 2023 #2

All four of his movies are all in the high 90's with Rotten Tomatoes......and chapter 4 has the a kennedy Apr 2023 #3

Because they aren't bad. TexasBushwhacker Apr 2023 #4

The Choreography !!!! Haggis 4 Breakfast Apr 2023 #5

I love them, too, cyclonefence Apr 2023 #6

Movies -like any other form of media including books, can inspire people to do horrifying things ColinC Apr 2023 #7