Although this premise may seem somewhat silly,John Wickhas managed to explode into a highly popular action series.
Thus far, there are four mainJohn Wickfilms andan upcoming spinoff,Ballerina.
Ad Vitam’srising popularity may come as a bit of a surprise.
Despite holding the spot for #1 trending movie on Netflix,Ad Vitamis not necessarily a critical favorite.
Thus far, the film has no audience score.
Even with this disheartening feedback, though,Ad Vitamhas clearly managed to captivate streaming audiences.
A major part of this could be its compelling premise, which feels incrediblysimilar to the likes ofJohn Wick.
IfAd Vitamis so similar toJohn Wick,then many may wonder why it isn’t as critically successful.
The biggest reason is quality.Ad Vitammay pull on the same strings asJohn Wickdoes, but execution is everything.
In general, the action genre provides entertainment and satisfaction for viewers who are eager to see epic fights.
The action is no longer a fantasy, but a reality.
For example,2008’sTakensees a very similar story where a father uses his skills to save his daughterfrom a criminal organization.
Also released in 2014,The Equalizeris another example of this punch in of action flick.
Even with a low Rotten Tomatoes score,Ad Vitamhas managed to gain traction on Netflix.
Movies likeThe Beekeeperalso became unexpected successes at the box office.
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The series explores themes of loyalty, honor, and survival in a secret society of assassins.
