Words: Berlyn Lee
Image: Ian Zandi

4 Stars

Have you been looking for an action packed, Keanu Reeves-centric Fringe show that takes a satirical gander at the John Wick movie franchise? Look no further!

The show opens with Woody Fu searching for Keanu Reeves in the crowd, when Keanu doesn’t appear, Fu transforms himself into Keanu Reeves right before the audience’s eyes! Then, he climbs on to a child’s toy car and recreates an exhilarating, action sequence where he shoots, stabs, and drives over bad guys! This is just another take for the new John Wick movie and the audience are all members of the production team.

One Man John Wick is satirical gold. A thrilling love letter to Keanu Reeves. With the audience playing sound technicians, executive producers, and writers, every show is different. Using handheld lighting devices and fog effects, Fu creates movie magic right before the audience’s eyes while also making everyone laugh with his very on-point Keanu Reeves impression. Most of the show is done using sound recordings with Fu acting out the scenes, he never misses a sound cue. Not once. Simple physical gags that are perfectly silly have been expertly peppered throughout, leaving the audience on their toes. 

If you haven’t seen John Wick, or even if you don’t really care for Keanu Reeves, this is still a show anyone can enjoy! 

Woody Fu: One Man John Wick
Assembly George Square – The Crate
20:50
August 17th – 24th