From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Directed by Len WisemanAn assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death.
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- Austin Burke13h agoIt doesn’t just earn its place in the John Wick universe… it explodes onto the scene like a perfectly timed grenade, expanding Wick’s world beautifully. Ana de Armas mows down nameless faces with jaw-dropping gun-fu and grenade-fueled chaos that’ll leave your pulse racing. A few story-related elements fall short, but John Wick’s cameo never overshadows our central heroine, whose classic revenge quest carries the right amount of intensity. This is the spin-off we didn’t know we needed, and I’d love to see more.
- RipLinesManMay 12, 2025Event Horizon (1997) dragged you through a black hole into space hell, and Ballerina does the same, just swap the haunted ship for a grieving assassin in a tutu with a Glock, bro. This thing is cold, brutal, and poetic in the most "I-will-end-you-with-grace" kinda way. Ana de Armas fully snaps in this, she’s got the same dead-inside intensity Sam Neill had before he went full chaos mode, but she channels it into precise violence and silent rage instead of demon summoning. The choreography is insane, like if ballet school trained Navy SEALs, and the whole Ruska Roma revenge arc feels like *Event Horizon* if you replaced the gore with emotional scarring and bullet storms. The cast slaps, Keanu shows up like a myth, Lance Reddick and Ian McShane add weight, and Norman Reedus looks like he lives in a bunker behind The Continental. The world feels haunted, even without ghosts, just grief, gunfire, and really sharp knives. 4 stars, bro. It's less sci-fi hell trip, more elegant execution spree... but it still leaves your soul limping.
- Mr. D2d agoDespite some of the trash talk out there, I like it.
- Chris Curtis2d agoThe movie title might be awkward, but the action you'll see is more than solid. This is a very worthy entry into the John Wick universe and does a fine job in walking the tightrope of giving you what you want and expect from a "John Wick" film, while also tossing in just enough new stuff to make this a movie that can still stand on its own. There's not tons of new world- and mythos-building going on, but the fight scenes are numerous, well-crafted, and Ana de Armas fits right in as another great character addition to the universe. If you enjoyed her too-brief fight scenes in "Not Time to Die"—where she showed that she can do this type of action—then "Ballerina" takes that up a couple of levels. Come for the John Wick universe and stay for the great action movie.
- falker6d agoA decent entry in the Wick universe. Ana de Armas is really good in this, even though her dialogue is mostly stolen from Inigo Montoya.
- thomasrogers7532d agoMan the script is VERY confusing but this movie is still fantastic I enjoyed the action, it seemed on par if not more than all the other John Wick films and was gore filled and explosion packed And also brings maybe the best line in the entire franchise I can wait for what’s next in the John Wick world
- Humpty5d agoA movie without DEI! Nothing forced like Disney and best of all that nobody is still John Wick also glad we got to see Lance Reddick again! 💕
- Jacob O’Neal5d agoThere was a lot of talk about the film’s delays and reshoots before this film came out. It was rumored that Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick movies, stepped in and reshoot much of the film, despite the movie being credited to Len Wiseman (Underworld, Live Free Or Doe Hard). But were the delays worth it? If what I’ve just seen is the result then I would say yes. This fits well within the lexicon of John Wick movies. The film stars Ana De Armas as the title character, our “ballerina” if you will, named Eve. She’s been trained at the same ballet school shown in John Wick 3. Angelica Huston even reprises her role. Keanu Reeves, In’s McShane and Lance Reddick all reprised the their roles as well. But make no mistake, this is still Armas’s movie. New additions to the world are Norman Reedus (Blade 2, The Walking Dead) and the little seen and underused in recent years Gabriel Byrne. Without giving away the story, Armas does a great job in the film. She proves herself quite capable with the action scenes even more than she did in her all too brief James Bond appearance. She moves with grace and determination. This is the kind of female hero we should be seeing, not the spineless drivel Disney forces down our throats. Only time will tell if Armas will go down more like Ripley and Sarah Conner, but that’s where I’d like to see her end up. The action scenes are well choreographed and fun. The story expands on the lore of the High Table just enough to keep you satisfied. I was pleasantly surprised by how much better than my expectations this film is. Sure, it has its flaws, but it can stand proudly within the universe of John Wick and hold its head high.
- tjm1595d agoGreat movie, Ana de Armas really showcased her acting in this movie. Action packed and thrilling, I love this movie.
- Matthias_8126d agoVery different encounter between Ana and Keanu since Knock Knock. I love John Wick just like everyone else. I certainly feel like it's being run down into a rut especially since action movies are now replicating the same style so expectations for Ballerina were kept pretty mid to low. Seeing it as nothing more than milking the cash cow. Was I wrong? Probably not but also this thing went off. Quite impressed with this spin-off and assuming it's testing the waters for passing the torch- Keanu ain't getting any younger. The action sequences, fight choreography, gun-fu were all top notch as one would expect from this franchise. Really liked the whole cult tribe and then there's a damn flamethrower duel. Something you don't see everyday. I'll complain that these movies are being cashed in but I will certainly be participating in every release.
- cursedbags6d agoNow That’s What Am Talking About! Ana De Armas You’re A Star.
- Hipster ZOMBIE6d agoBallerina is a fierce, sleek, and stylish expansion of the John Wick universe that delivers exactly what fans crave: brutality, world-class action choreography, and a now a beautiful heroine in the driver’s seat. At the heart of it all is the mesmerizing lead performance by Ana de Armas, who fully commands the screen with a visceral, physically committed performance that blends elegance and ferocity in equal measure. Her character, Eve, is far from a Mary Sue or Girl Boss like we have seen in lesser films over the years like Captain Marvel or Rey from the Star Wars films. Eve earns every victory she achieves but it’s through true trial and tribulation that the character endears herself. She isn’t instantly the best at what she does, she gets beat up a lot but also gets right back up and dishes it back. I think the best comparison for Eve would be Charlize Theron’s Lorraine from the highly underrated “Atomic Blonde” film. It also helps that both women are incredibly beautiful. If that’s shallow to say so be it. People like our movie stars to be beautiful and capable. The action is, unsurprisingly, top-tier. Director Len Wiseman stages combat like a deadly dance—one moment graceful, the next bone-crunching. But what truly sets Ballerina apart is its now-infamous flamethrower sequence in the final act. Without spoiling specifics, it’s an explosive, white-hot set piece that’s both visually stunning and gloriously excessive. It will absolutely go down as one of the most memorable sequences in the franchise. It’s also worth noting the welcome surprise appearances. While much of the pre-release buzz centered on Norman Reedus (from The Walking Dead) joining the cast, his screen time is shockingly minimal—more of an extended cameo than a full supporting role. On the flip side, what truly caught me off guard was how much John Wick himself appears. Keanu Reeves doesn’t just walk through a scene or two; his presence is substantial and meaningful, adding emotional weight and connective tissue to the overarching universe. Fans of the Baba Yaga will be more than satisfied with his involvement. If the film falters anywhere, it’s with its central antagonist. The villain lacks the gravitas and depth we’ve come to expect from this world. Compared to the enigmatic and formidable foes of previous entries, this one feels underdeveloped—a generic bad guy without the charisma or menace to truly challenge our heroine. Still, Ballerina is a bold, blood-soaked addition to the Wickverse, with a powerhouse performance from Ana de Armas and set pieces that burn themselves into your memory—sometimes literally. It’s a thrilling ride that pirouettes between beauty and brutality, even if its villain doesn’t quite stick the landing.
- JoelJune 5, 2025And what if I say I enjoyed this more than every John Wick movie not named chapter 4…. I kinda think Eve is already a more compelling character, and Ana De Armas is a legitimate star. The action legitimately made me sit up in my seat and just laugh cause of how fucking insane it is like 15 different times.
- SpoonsJune 5, 2025Ballerina (2025) is a brutal, balletic spin-off that trades Wick’s stoicism for raw vulnerability. Ana de Armas kills it—literally and emotionally. Stylish, savage, and flamethrower-fuelled fun.
- ScottJune 5, 2025I was really curious about what a post-Keanu, post-Strahelski John Wick would look like. Wiseman definitely doesn't have the same vision for action setpieces, but once it gets into the third act it's a fun entry into the franchise.
