While we don't see the famous "pencil" kill in the first movie, the legend of the Baba Yaga is born here. Viggo Tarasov’s speech perfectly sets the tone for the mythos:
Notice the shift from cold blues in John's grieving life to vibrant greens and reds in the Red Circle club scene.
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"John is a man of focus, commitment, and sheer will... I once saw him kill three men in a bar with a pencil."