Ballerina

Great Story and Action!!! Awesome to see John Wick in the film too!!!

I was deeply skeptical about Ballerina. The John Wick franchise peaked with the all-time action classic John Wick : Chapter 4, only to tumble into mediocrity with the soulless Peacock spinoff The Continental. The marketing for Ballerina didn’t help either—Keanu Reeves appearing in what looked like a shoehorned cameo felt like a potential insult to Chapter 4’s poetic ending. But to my pleasant surprise, Ballerina proved every doubt wrong. It’s not only a good film—it’s a worthy, even essential, addition to the John Wick legacy. What makes Ballerina shine is its efficiency. The plot is consciously contained, never pretending to offer the biggest set pieces or most bombastic action. Its grandeur lies in restraint. Some may argue the story is barely more than a one-liner—but that’s fine when it’s painted on such an elegant canvas. Instead of chasing “bigger,” the film chooses “better,” making full use of its limited arsenal with precision and purpose. The film also plays cleverly with audience expectations. One standout moment is a long, intense oner where the protagonist escapes a brutal fight, gets into her car, and drives into the horizon. The drone camera pulls back into a gorgeous wide shot—we expect a cut, a breather. But then, it swerves right back down as another car slams into hers, launching a second fight that loops us back to the scene’s origin. It’s one of many instances where Ballerina expertly subverts traditional action film rhythms. Another triumph is its use of Chekhov’s gun—every object, every corner of every set, every weapon, is used to full effect. Nothing is wasted. Even props become weapons. Every plausible combination of action with a flamethrower, for instance, is executed with flair. The stunt work is masterful, living up to the franchise’s lofty standards. When the Academy finally creates a “Best Stunts” category, this series deserves an honorary award for its legacy. Equally impressive is the visual—or rather, physical—storytelling. The John Wick films have never relied on verbose exposition, and Ballerina continues that tradition. Characters are built and broken through movement. Entire arcs unfold through aggression. There's even room for well-executed situational comedy, something Chapter 4 also balanced with finesse. Performance-wise, everyone delivers. Ana de Armas is phenomenal, as expected. Keanu’s role is far from mere nostalgia bait—his presence is vital to the narrative and thankfully well-integrated. I would’ve loved to see more of Norman Reedus, but in his limited screen time, he makes every moment count. Overall, Ballerina is a surprising and satisfying entry into the franchise. It doesn’t diminish what came before—it elevates it. It justifies its existence so well that I’d rather live in a world where this story is told than one where it isn’t. You can never have too much John Wick in your life.

Fun, well done movie with great action.

It's an action movie.

Brilliant movie, definitely want to see more

Action Packed from start to end, This is 100% a worthy addition to the John Wick Franchise. I love this movie!

Such a great action packed movie just like all the John Wick movies. Highly recommended!!!

Great action film - does justice to the John Wick genre.

It was amazing. The story was well put together. The cast selection was great. And the aura coming off the screen was immense.

I really enjoyed how they tailored the fight scenes and the clever use of props. They made this unique, but kept the"John Wick feel." Fast pace, lots of visual details, and kick butt fight scenes. It truly was entertaining! I plan on seeing it again.