“Ballerina” – From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is a high-octane spin-off expanding the John Wick universe with Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, a ballerina who becomes a lethal assassin trained by the Ruska Roma to avenge her father.

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🎬 First Impressions & Reception

Early reactions have been glowing: fans call it a “worthy addition” with “mind‑blowing” action—“absolute mayhem from start to finish” highlighted by Hindustan Times  .

Audience scores are soaring—a 94% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing even many John Wick sequels  .

Critics are more mixed: praised for inventive set-pieces, yet dialogue and pacing attract criticism  .

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🔫 Action & Style

The choreography is bold and brutal, featuring grenades, flamethrowers, ice-skates, grenades—even slapstick moments—earning the film its standout moments  .

Visually stylish with neon hues and theatrical framing—it leans into “balletic violence” for a unique Wick spin  .

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👩 Performance & Characters

Ana de Armas delivers a charismatic and physically convincing performance as Eve, doing most of her stunts and proving her action star credentials  .

Returning veterans like Keanu Reeves (Wick), Ian McShane, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Norman Reedus, and the late Lance Reddick enrich the world, though Keanu’s role is brief  .

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🧩 Plot & Criticisms

The revenge narrative is straightforward—clean but thin—acceptable for action fans but lacking emotional depth for some  .

Dialogue sometimes clunky (“two left feet” as described by Los Angeles Times), and narrative pacing divides opinion  .

Continuity gripes: timeline inconsistencies with Wick’s appearance and character returns like Charon have stirred debate  .

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💰 Box Office & Buzz

Strong early box office. In India alone, it collected ₹8.35 crore by day 6—steady interest even in foreign markets  .

It’s shaping up as the perfect summer action blockbuster: adrenaline-fueled crowd-pleaser with a fresh lead star  .

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✅ Verdict

Best for: Fans of stylized, relentless action and world-building in the Wick universe.

Be wary if: You value tight narrative structure and character depth.

Standout: Ana de Armas shines, and several set-pieces (grenades, flamethrowers, cult-haven shootouts) are unforgettable.

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