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Movies and TV Series News “Dazzling Cascade of Action Scenes” — First Reviews for 'Ballerina,' the John Wick Universe Spin-Off, Are In
“Dazzling Cascade of Action Scenes” — First Reviews for 'Ballerina,' the John Wick Universe Spin-Off, Are In

“Dazzling Cascade of Action Scenes” — First Reviews for 'Ballerina,' the John Wick Universe Spin-Off, Are In

Hennadiy Chemеris
June 5, 2025, 06:31 AM June 5, 2025, 06:32 AM

The John Wick spin-off 'Ballerina,' starring Ana de Armas, has received its first wave of critic reviews. As of now, the film holds a score of 62 on Metacritic and a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Scores:

  • USA Today — 88/100;
  • IGN — 80/100;
  • The A.V. Club — 75/100;
  • Washington Post — 75/100;
  • San Francisco Chronicle — 75/100;
  • TheWrap — 73/100;
  • Polygon — 71/100;
  • The Hollywood Reporter — 70/100;
  • Total Film — 70/100;
  • Collider — 70/100;
  • The Film Verdict — 68/100;
  • IndieWire — 67/100;
  • Screen Rant — 60/100;
  • The Independent — 60/100;
  • The Guardian — 60/100;
  • Variety — 60/100;
  • Looper — 60/100;
  • Empire — 60/100;
  • Entertainment Weekly — 58/100;
  • Screen Daily — 50/100;
  • The Telegraph — 20/100.
It’s a spinoff that knows why the John Wick series has been so successful, and both effectively follows the rules while adding to the ever expanding world. While it takes a good portion of its screentime to find confident footing, when the second half gets moving, the energy is undeniable as Ballerina becomes one funny, bloody and creative fight scene after another. I’m hoping for an encore.
— IGN
If the dizzying crescendo of intricately choreographed fight scenes is the main attraction in Ballerina, it’s those occasional moments of dry humor that make it a welcome extension of the John Wick universe.
— The Hollywood Reporter
Ballerina is a worthy entry in the “John Wick” canon, though I say that as someone who doesn’t think the “John Wick” canon is all that. By the end, Ana de Armas has proved that fighting like a girl and fighting like a guy need not be appreciably different, especially if they’re all fighting like a video game.
— Variety
Like dining at Burger King, it's undeniably enjoyable, but may leave you with a queasy feeling when it's all over.
— Entertainment Weekly
Ana de Armas stars as a new, lethally dull trainee assassin, Keanu Reeves makes an emergency cameo, and the film is an absolute stinker.
— The Telegraph

'Ballerina' premieres on June 6. The budget is estimated at $80–90 million.

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