The “Non-Stop” Action Movie That Ripped Off ‘John Wick’ Just Landed on Streaming

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The 2014 film *John Wick* revolutionized action movies. Before that, many action scenes relied on shaky cameras and poorly planned fight choreography, hiding flaws with quick editing. But *John Wick*, created by Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, and Keanu Reeves, shifted the focus to clear, wide-angle shots and carefully planned, long-take fight sequences. Since then, many action films have tried to imitate this style. A particularly successful and obvious example is 2017’s *Atomic Blonde*, which was a box office hit and is now coming to streaming, offering audiences another chance to enjoy its intense action.

You can now watch the action movie *Atomic Blonde* on Hulu. It’s one of the new films added to the platform for October. While many movies have tried to copy the style of *John Wick*, *Atomic Blonde* is often considered the best of them. Directed by David Leitch and written by Kurt Johnstad, Antony Johnston, and Sam Hart, the film takes place during the Cold War. Charlize Theron plays a British spy who goes to Berlin to find out who killed a fellow agent. Here’s what the movie is about:

Lorraine Broughton is a top MI6 spy – skilled, dangerous, and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. As the Berlin Wall is about to come down, she’s sent into the city on a nearly impossible mission: to steal a valuable file and dismantle a dangerous network of spies. Once in Berlin, she partners with a local station chief to navigate a treacherous world of espionage.

When *Atomic Blonde* came out in 2017, it did reasonably well in theaters, earning over $100 million globally on a $30 million budget. Both critics and audiences enjoyed the film’s constant action, reflected in its 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes. While audiences gave it a slightly lower score of 64%, the movie has gained a strong following among action fans in recent years, largely due to its popularity on streaming services.

When Stunt Performers Make Action Movies


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Action movies have always been incredibly popular and exciting. However, the 2010s saw a shift, with many former stunt professionals becoming directors, leading to some fantastic films. A prime example is Chad Stahelski, who directed the first *John Wick* and went on to direct the three sequels – and may even direct a fifth!

David Leitch started as a stunt performer before becoming a successful director, known for films like *Deadpool 2*, *Bullet Train*, and *The Fall Guy*. Sam Hargrave followed a similar path, transitioning from a stunt double – he worked on *Captain America* – to directing the hit Netflix action film *Extraction*, which has now become a popular franchise.

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2025-10-10 02:47