Rated R

The story follows an orphan raised by a secret society as a ballerina and assassin. When she comes of age, she goes rogue to take out the cult that killed her father.

On the good side, BALLERINA leans into what makes the JOHN WICK films so enjoyable: non-stop action, ridiculous stunts, loud fight sequences, and a sizzling cinematography popping with color and contrast.

Star Ana de Armas holds her own from a physicality standpoint, and her acting has improved over the years. She makes the character relatable but she doesn’t let her adorable side take over.

On the downside, this film is a bit much. It’s a thin story with a basic revenge set-up, though not as quirky as Keanu Reeves going after the guys who killed his dog. While the action is top-notch, the movie feels like it just moves from fight scene to fight scene without caring about the plot.

Still entertaining with a rip-roaring third act choice of weaponry, BALLERINA works.

BALLERINA gets three flamethrowers out of five. I’m Kevin Carr, and that’s the way I see it.

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