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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ballerina's First Reactions Call It a ‘Great Addition' to John Wick's World
Ballerina, the latest spin-off from the John Wick franchise, has drawn mixed reactions following its early screenings. Led by Ana de Armas, the action-packed film has ignited conversations among critics and fans alike. While many applaud its intense stunts and De Armas' performance, others point to a thin storyline and uneven pacing. First reactions to Ballerina, the upcoming John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, have arrived following the film's world premiere. Critics and viewers who attended early screenings shared their thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). Many praised the film's action sequences and Ana de Armas' performance as Eve Macarro. Jonathan Sim wrote, 'BALLERINA: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK is everything you could wish for… Mind-blowing fight scenes, phenomenally choreographed and staged. Ana de Armas is an action hero for the ages.' He described the plot as 'a simple revenge story with incredible stunts and improvised weapons, from flame throwers to grenades to ice skates.' Germain Lussier described the film as 'hilariously over the top,' noting its 'wild action' but also calling the story 'painfully boring.' He added that 'Ana de Armas is a true action star,' despite feeling John Wick's inclusion detracted from the narrative. Christopher (@LuminousDagger) called Ballerina 'a great addition to the World of John Wick,' highlighting the film's 'ice-breaking, bone-crunching and gut-spilling action.' He credited director Len Wiseman for bringing 'a fresh set of eyes' and praised De Armas as 'the perfect fit for Eve' in her 'best action role yet.' Adriano Caporusso remarked that while reshoots were apparent, the film 'stands next to the other John Wick films with confidence,' citing a familiar but compelling storyline. Chris Killian emphasized the sheer scale of the violence, calling it 'a bloody bada– good time.' Ballerina, set during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, follows Eve Macarro as she begins assassin training with the Ruska Roma. The cast features Ana de Armas, Norman Reedus, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, the late Lance Reddick, and Keanu Reeves, who reprises his role as John Wick. The film is scheduled to release on June 6, 2025. The post Ballerina's First Reactions Call It a 'Great Addition' to John Wick's World appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
South China Morning Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Cannes 2025: Resurrection movie review – Shu Qi, Jackson Yee in Bi Gan's ambitious drama
3/5 stars Eight years on from his critically acclaimed Long Day's Journey Into Night , a commercial flop, Chinese auteur filmmaker Bi Gan, 35, is back at the Cannes Film Festival with an even more audacious and potentially divisive film. Dedicated to the French film historian and critic Pierre Rissient, Resurrection is a film made by, and for, hardcore cinephiles. For those who appreciate early 20th century silent movies and German expressionist cinema, and are into the sport of counting the minutes during long takes, the 35-year-old Bi's visually dazzling, remarkably ambitious and reference-laden feature will be something to behold. Play With its sprawling, near-indecipherable narrative and a lack of clearly defined cultural signposts, Resurrection will prove to be pretty difficult viewing for the casual film-goer.
