Keanu Reeves’ introduction as John Wick in the 2014 film is a masterclass in quiet intensity.

Keanu Reeves’ introduction as John Wick in the 2014 film is a masterclass in quiet intensity. The scene opens with a grieving Wick, mourning the loss of his wife. She leaves him a final gift—a beagle puppy named Daisy—to help him cope. This tender moment sets the emotional tone before the storm.

When Russian gangsters break into his home, steal his car, and kill Daisy, Wick’s transformation begins. The introduction isn’t loud—it’s deliberate. We see him dig up his buried stash of weapons and gold coins, signaling the return of the feared hitman known as *Baba Yaga*. The myth of John Wick is whispered in fear, and his legend begins to unfold.