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If you thought the John Wick universe had peaked, think again - Ballerina pirouettes onto the scene with guns blazing, led by a killer performance from Ana de Armas.

You already know the drill with John Wick films: all gas, no brakes, and on sight. But Ballerina does something slick - it leans hard into Eve (Ana de Armas' character) and redefines what it means to fight like a girl. Spoiler: it doesn't mean holding back.

While John Wick is a surgeon with a gun - all headshots, no wasted motion, like he's got a built-in aimbot - Eve dances to a different beat. Her combat style is scrappier, grittier, and gloriously unconventional. Remember the advice she gets early on? Fight like a girl. And trust, Eve took that to heart - but not the way you'd think. She weaponizes unpredictability: grenades, fire, fists - no kill looks the same. It's a brutal ballet, and she's the prima.

The action is top-tier - you'll get your gun-fu fix - but Ballerina also sneaks in a solid story, giving Eve space to be more than just a shooter. Plus, without spoiling too much, we get a cameo from a certain dog-loving assassin that keeps the Wickiverse connective tissue strong - the kind of storytelling Marvel wishes it could still pull off.

If you're an action junkie, do yourself a favor: catch this in D-Box. You'll be dodging bullets in your seat, vibing with every explosion.

Final verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. Ballerina doesn't just hit - it dances circles around your expectations.

Snapshot: This Valentine's Day slasher had me in the first half-intriguing premise, promising setup, and a killer rocking some seriously disturbing heart eyes. But just like a bad first date, it quickly took a turn for the worse once the big reveal happened. Instead of delivering a fresh, love-themed massacre, it gave us Scream lite with a motive that made me want to break up with this movie immediately.

What I Liked: The kills were a chef's kiss-gruesome, creative, and delightfully over-the-top. Shoutout to the filmmakers for proving that everyday objects, like a metal straw and a... dildo (yes, really), can be deadly weapons.

The comedy had its moments, especially with the "HWW" (Hysterical White Woman) trope. It brought some chuckles, even if they leaned into cringe territory.

What I Didn't Like: The motive. Oh my God, the motive. If I wanted a watered-down Scream twist, I'd just rewatch Scary Movie.

The build-up focused way too much on the love interest instead of making the Heart Eyes Killer a true Valentine's Day menace. Like, where's my rom-com meets horror chaos?

It teased something unique but ultimately settled for being another forgettable slasher with a bad breakup-worthy ending.

Final Verdict: This flick tried to make me fall head over heels, but instead, I got ghosted by its potential. A few laughs, solid kills, and creative weapons keep it from being a total disaster, but that reveal... whew, it's a dealbreaker. 2.5 out of 5 chocolates... or 5 out of 10 stabs to the heart.

Snapshot:

Flight Risk is a thriller that, despite its struggles to soar, is buoyed by a promising premise. However, it is weighed down by lackluster performances and a paper-thin plot. The execution makes this movie feel like an unnecessary layover rather than a cinematic destination.

What I Liked: The premise of a plane-bound thriller had intriguing moments of tension.

Mark Wahlberg's over-the-top antics added sporadic bursts of energy.

The fugitive character provided awkwardly funny moments that gave brief reprieve.

What I Didn't Like:

The Co-lead, Modlyn (and her acting), lacked the emotional depth needed for a claustrophobic thriller.

The mix of characters felt disjointed, with no real chemistry to pull the story together.

The overall pacing and the glaring lack of compelling character context made the movie feel disappointingly dull.

The resolution to the central mystery wasn't satisfying enough to justify the journey.

The entire film felt better suited for streaming rather than a theatrical release.

Verdict:

Flight Risk feels less like an edge-of-your-seat thriller and more like a turbulent ride on a budget airline-you're just waiting for it to land. With bland performances and minimal payoff.

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