Movie Ballerina | $1,133,461
According to Cinemadrame News Agency, Ballerina, officially titled “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” is an American action thriller film set to be released in 2025. It serves as the fifth installment in the popular John Wick universe, with its events unfolding between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4. The film delves deeper into the intricate underworld of assassins.
Distributor and Producers: Lionsgate is handling the distribution of the film. Key producers include Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Chad Stahelski (director of the John Wick series), who produced the movie through their companies Thunder Road Films and 87Eleven Entertainment.
Plot and Storyline: The film’s narrative centers around a character named Eve Macarro, portrayed by Ana de Armas. Eve is a ballerina who transforms into a skilled assassin after the death of her family. She seeks revenge against the group of assassins responsible for their demise, facing perilous challenges along her path. The movie explores the traditions and training within the “Ruska Roma” assassin syndicate.
Main Cast:
- Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro
- Anjelica Huston as “The Director,” the head of the Ruska Roma
- Gabriel Byrne as “The Chancellor,” the leader of a dangerous assassin cult
- Lance Reddick as Charon, in his final cinematic appearance
- Norman Reedus
- Catalina Sandino Moreno
- Ian McShane as Winston Scott
- Keanu Reeves as John Wick
Technical Crew:
- Director: Len Wiseman
- Writer: Shay Hatten
- Composers: Tyler Bates and Joel J. Richard
- Cinematographer: Romain Lacourbas
- Editors: Jason Ballantine and Julian Clarke
Critical Reception: “Ballerina” has received generally positive to mixed reviews from critics. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 76% approval rating based on 262 critic reviews. On Metacritic, it scored 59 out of 100 based on 49 reviews, indicating “mixed or average” reception. Critics have praised the action sequences and Ana de Armas’s performance, though some have raised minor criticisms regarding the plot.
Awards and Accolades: Regarding awards, “Ballerina” has garnered attention at various festivals and ceremonies, including:
- Official Selection at the Busan International Film Festival 2023.
- Nominations or recognition at the Golden Trailer Awards, Critics Choice Super Awards, and Astra Midseason Movie Awards.
