Movie Review Of ‘Ballerina’: A Deep Dive into Robert Littal's Take on the John Wick Universe

“From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” leaps into theaters, radiating a fierce dynamism that fans of the franchise will relish. Directed by Len Wiseman and featuring Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro—a dancer transformed into a lethal assassin—this film fills the gap between John Wick: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. Notably, its fight choreography captivates, showcasing a blend of brutal elegance and inventive kills. De Armas impressively combines grace with ferocity, delivering stunning sequences ranging from an intense hotel skirmish to a chaotic confrontation in a town. While the narrative—a linear revenge quest—fails to match the film's action brilliance, Keanu Reeves’s cameo as John Wick adds depth and connection to the Wick universe. Visually striking, yet it lacks emotional complexity, earning a respectable 7 out of 10 BSO stars.