10 Moments That Literally Stopped Action Movies

If you walk into a chapter in the John Wick saga expecting anything other than a non-stop, stylish, and gorgeously brutal action thrill ride, then you're likely to wander out a little disappointed... and scarred, no doubt.

Chapter 2 in particular saw one of the finest pieces of seemingly never-ending violence to grace this always impactful series, with Keanu Reeves' leading hitman clashing with Common's Cassian in the wake of the former masterfully using a pencil to get out of a sticky situation.

After locking eyes across a fountain, a bloodied Wick and his nemesis proceed to comically fire off sneaky shots at one another as they wander through a crowded train station, producing an exchange as surreal as it is gripping.

And just when it looked as though the pair were finally in a position to unleash all manner of hell on one another on the subway platforms below, the enemies are forced to hit pause on their deadly plans as they board a crowded train.

The tension is real. Both men refusing to dive into a savage assault until the coast is somewhat clear.

Once the majority of the civilians obliviously finish off their daily commute, though, the two pick right back up where they left off, cutting, thumping, and hurling one another to the point of Cassian being stabbed in the aorta. All while the odd passenger casually watches the sharp duel unfold.