Ballerina

BALLERINA is a visual exhibition to feel the ACTION. Vibrant, frenetic, intense & vengeful, and I'm not just referring to the film, but also to Ana de Armas. An actress capable of anything with an electric aura that will paralyse you into not moving from your seat.

Ana de armas played the role so well. Keanu Reeves as always....his presence in the film is so strong.

OVERALL: It really fits the description "from the world of john wick". With new face de Armas, the John Wick franchise is revitalised with stunning action that feels fresh, not formulaic. Those missing some of that blistering, chaotic John Wick action will definitely find the movie a worthy addition to the franchise.

Wow. This movie captures the atmosphere of the John Wick franchise so incredibly well. I was expecting a barrel-burst and got a modern action masterpiece. Not only was the previously established world well developed, but we also got another exciting character and an origin story that also better explained the character of John Wick. Keanu Reeves unfortunately plays increasingly stiffly and especially weak in the dialog scenes, but I was able to look past that in this movie. The action is superbly staged, the movie is excellently filmed and shines with perfectly placed situation comedy. Unexpectedly high 9/10.

I was curious to see how this would expand the John Wick universe - and honestly, it had some solid moments.

What stood out most to me was the cinematography 🎥 and the visual effects. The way it was shot felt stylish and polished, giving the movie a distinct atmosphere.

That said, some scenes definitely felt over the top - especially the shootout sequences 🔫. It reminded me of Firegun-style action where it's almost too much to take seriously at times.

📌 If you're into elegant, stylized action, you'll enjoy this. Just go in knowing it leans a bit into the excessive side of things.

Visuals That Hit, Gunfights That Don't Always.

Unfortunately this film is NOT a 10/10 because this is 3.5 in the John Wick franchise, The Continental series works perfectly because is three episodes for 90+ minutes and this is the prequel to the beginning of John Wick because the 20th century days was different for the Continental building. John Wick did appear in the film as the baba yaga in the second act of the film, even know Ana nailed the choreography well, the Martial arts / gun fu action works with every John Wick film. Last year The Shadow Strays on Netflix was phenomenal similarities to John Wick franchise with the action choreographies. This is like a high 9/10 10% of the film almost had me sleeping.

It's Wickniverse, you're gonna watch it regardless. Just grab a popcorn and suspend your disbelief and enjoy another round of John Wick

If we start with plotholes, inconsistency and logical mindboggleness we'd ended up ruining all the fun.

That's all

But if you need to know I think it's meh. Could have been done better. I get it it's Wickniverse, but not a scratch, not a bruise on Eve, she's what? 5 feet something skinny balerina body? No way she could handle a full blown kick and hits and barely broke a bone. Even her makeup... Not even a single dirt on her pretty face. Not to mention she's mowing everyone down as if she's Jane Wick... I get it she's highly trained by she make those goons looks like cardboard target in some training yard. By the 3rd quarter I'm getting bored. I just think the action is too much and entering Fast Furious level of absurdity, even for Wickniverse.

But then again... We'll be watching it. It's just a solid 7 leave your brain out and enjoy Ana.. i mean... Eve... I mean... Whatever.