Ballerinamay have a lower critics score than the otherJohn Wickmovies, but its audience score has surpassed practically every other film in the Keanu Reeves-led franchise.Reviews forBallerinahave been quite good, but its 75% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes suggests that it is the worst film in the franchise. To compare, the first movie has an 86%, the second and third films have an 89%, and 2023’sJohn Wick: Chapter 4has an impressive 94% (viaRotten Tomatoes). Clearly, theJohn Wickmoviesare basically universally beloved by critics.
Coming out just two years afterJohn Wick: Chapter 4, which is not only the highest-rated film in the franchise, but also the highest-grossing, there were high expectations forBallerina. Its critics score may be lower, butBallerina’saudience scorecurrently sits at 93%, which is higher than the first threeJohn Wickmovies and tied with the fourth film.Ballerina’saudience score was actually previously 94%, which is higher than every other movie in the franchise. Therefore,here are the five main reasonsBallerina’saudience score is so high and surpasses multiple movies in the franchise:
5It’s Great To Return To The John Wick Franchise Two Years After Chapter 4
The John Wick Franchise Isn’t Ending Anytime Soon
At the end ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, Keanu Reeves' iconic character seemingly dies from a gunshot wound. Since a fifthJohn Wickmovie is confirmed, it will likely be revealed that he is actually alive. However, for a short time, many people who watched the fourth film believed that the franchise may be over. SinceJohn Wickis a franchise that is full of great characters and has included a lot of in-depth worldbuilding, it would be a shame for it to completely end.
There is nothing quite like watching aJohn Wickmovie on the big screen, and up until the release of the fifth movie,Ballerinais the best fans are going to get.
Of course, fans previously returned to the franchise with the miniseriesThe Continental, but it was very underwhelming. Additionally, there is nothing quite like watching aJohn Wickmovie on the big screen, and up until the release of the fifth movie,Ballerinais the best fans are going to get.Ballerinamanages to capture the tone of theJohn Wickmovies while following a brand-new character, which is a notable accomplishment. Overall, it’s hard not to enjoyBallerina, and it’s definitely a welcome return for the franchise (on the big screen) after the release ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4.
4Ballerina Includes Several Amazing Action Sequences
Over the years, the action sequences in theJohn Wickfranchise have gotten more and more ambitious. The third and fourth films, in particular, are arguably two of the best action movies of all time. Therefore,Ballerinahad the tough task of living up to the high expectations of fans of the franchise. Long before the release of the movie, there were actually concerns thatBallerinadidn’t include enough action. Thankfully,reshoots forBallerinawere conducted, which added more action to the film.
As a result of these reshoots,Ballerinais basically full of non-stop action. Obviously,Ballerinadirector Len Wiseman shot a lot of the action scenes in the movie. However, Chad Stahelski, who helmed all four of theJohn Wickfilms, directed the reshoots. Since Stahelski returned to film additional scenes, audience members have not been underwhelmed at all by the action inBallerina. In fact,the amazing action sequences are likely the main reasonBallerinahas such a high audience score.
3Ana De Armas Solidifies Herself As An Action Star In Ballerina
Eve Macarro Is A Great Character In Ballerina
Over the last several years, Ana de Armas has become one of the most popular actresses in the world. She especially stood out in the 2021James BondmovieNo Time to Die. Ever since the release ofNo Time to Die, fans have asked for de Armas to do more action. It’s unlikely that she will return in aJames Bondspinoff, but she fits right into theJohn Wickfranchise. Unlike inNo Time to Die,de Armas plays the lead inBallerinaand once again steals the show.
Since people are used to watching Reeves in theJohn Wickfranchise, de Armas had a tough task to get audiences to root for her character.
WithBallerina, de Armas proves that she is an action star that everyone should look out for. Since people are used to watching Reeves in theJohn Wickfranchise, de Armas had a tough task to get audiences to root for her character. However,de Armas' character, Eve Macarro, is very fun to watch as she embarks on her revenge mission inBallerina. After watching de Armas in the spinoff film, I desperately hope asequel toBallerinais greenlit so she can get yet another chance to shine in the action genre.
2It’s Great To See Keanu Reeves Back As John Wick In Ballerina
John Wick Is Arguably The Best Role Of Reeves' Career
While de Armas leads the cast ofBallerina, Reeves also reprises his role as John Wick in the spinoff film. Stahelski was against the idea ofincluding John Wick inBallerina, and some fans and critics have even criticized his role in the film. It’s true thatJohn Wick didn’t necessarily need to be included in the spinoff film, but it can’t be denied that it’s great to watch Reeves in the role once againand his inclusion definitely made fans more interested in Eve’s story.
Even though he is initially sent to the Cult’s town to kill Eve, John Wick decides to protect her at theend ofBallerina. Because of this decision, John Wick is forced to fight some members of the Cult himself. Every action scene inBallerinawhich includes John Wick is amazing. In classicJohn Wickfashion, he easily kills several members of the Cult, successfully helping Eve complete her mission. Therefore,it’s hard to dislikeBallerinasince Reeves is so entertaining to watch in the movie.
1Ballerina Expands The World Of The John Wick Franchise
Ballerina Includes A Lot Of Worldbuilding
It’s true thatBallerinaincludes many things that were first introduced in the otherJohn Wickmovies. For example, Eve is a member of the Ruska Roma, which is the criminal organization that John Wick also comes from, and several Continental Hotels are featured in the spinoff film. Additionally, supporting characters like Winston, Charon, and the Director also appear inBallerina. However, instead of solely relying on all of these aspects,Ballerinaalso successfully expands the world of theJohn Wickfranchise.
Most notably,Ballerinaintroduces the Cult, a dangerous group that doesn’t abide by the rules of the High Table. Eve’s fight against the Cult differentiates it from the previous movies in theJohn Wickfranchise. Fans like the Cult so much that some are even theorizing the group will be the primaryvillains inJohn Wick 5. Therefore, it’s clear thatBallerinaexpands the world of theJohn Wickfranchise in unique ways, and makes the world of assassins even more interesting.
