Ballerina

🏆86%

Ballerina is shockingly really good. I did expect it to be decent, but it definitely went past my expectations. Originally, the thing I was most excited about before seeing this was to see John Wick again, but it turns out that even if he weren't in the film, the movie still would've ended up being as good as it is. The scenes with John Wick were amazing, but every scene that didn't include him was equally as good. I liked Eve's character more than I expected to, and even though he wasn't in the movie that much, I did enjoy the scenes with Norman Reedus as Daniel Pine. The amount of action sequences in this movie is insane, mostly every second of this movie, we get more and more action without being able to take a breather. This might just be the most action-packed movie of the franchise yet, right next to John Wick: Chapter 4. Overall, Ballerina is exactly everything you could ever want from a John Wick spinoff. I still prefer the original four John Wick movies, but this is definitely a worthy entry to the franchise!

Ballerina is the kind of movie made to pair with popcorn and soda. Just like these foods, Ballerina is enjoyable, goes down very easy and ultimately leaves you happy. While there is some world building, Ballerina is focused on the violence, and there's some great stuff here. You buy Ana DeArmas kicking ass, particularly in one sequence near the end that I guarantee you've never seen before in a movie. I also liked how the blended John Wick into the story, making sure Keanu Reeves never overshadows Eve. Overall, it's terrific and I'll see it again, and I'll make sure to pair it with my favorite concessions.

Great sound , flights and amazing locations. Lot of training and effort looks behind the scene. The best part was the fight scene with the heat gun - seen that first time and surprise role of john wick.. the quality is maintained and this should be the min quality for the action movies med to high franchise . The the story could be little improved but i give more credit to the action scenes. The quality which is maintained.. we need to see the next part as well .. will be awaiting the same . The dark vibe is retained for the john wick franchise . The training part was also great and provided the great setup.

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.

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.