The History of Slapstick and John Wick

The video explores the unique blend of humor and violence in John Wick 3, drawing parallels to slapstick comedy. It delves into the history of slapstick, highlighting figures like Buster Keaton, and examines how John Wick's exaggerated violence evokes laughter. The discussion includes Freud's theory on humor as a release of repressed fears, particularly regarding death. The video concludes by questioning whether John Wick's humor is a modern form of slapstick and if laughing at death helps us cope with mortality.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?