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First time directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski reveal that they got involved with the action movie 'John Wick' at the request of Keanu Reeves. They also talk about how they blended the action scenes with humor to get a totally original take on the hitman theme. Interviewer: Alexandra Heilbron in Toronto.

John Wick movie synopsis:

When John Wick (Keanu Reeves) fell head over heels in love with Helen (Bridget Moynahan) and married her, he retired from his life as a top assassin. They enjoyed five happy years together before she died following a lengthy illness.

Following the funeral, he receives a beagle puppy named Daisy as a posthumous gift from his late wife. Taking time to grieve, he bonds with the puppy, who becomes the focus of his life.

Everything changes when a young punk (Alfie Allen) and his friends break into John's home to steal his vintage car. Not knowing who he is in the underworld, they not only beat John up, but they wind up killing Daisy. John is dragged into his old life of violence, determined to seek revenge.

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Dean Winters, Lance Reddick, Toby Leonard Moore, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo, Willem Dafoe

In theatres: October 24, 2014

John Wick movie info: http://www.tribute.ca/movies/john-wick/104352/