Led by a badassAna de Armas, theJohn Wickspin-offBallerinahas finally been released on the big screen, and audiences are reacting in waves of positivity. Although the movie’s critics' score on review aggregatorRotten Tomatoesdebuted at afranchise-low 76%and has since dropped even further in the subsequent days, audiences simply do not agree, withBallerinaofficially becoming the joint-highest-rated movie in the franchise alongsideJohn Wick: Chapter 4.
At 93% following over 500 “verified hot” ratings on the site, Ballerina’s audience rating might be scheduled to change, but impressive word-of-mouth suggests that the score might still get higher before it plateaus. The firstJohn Wickfilm holds the lowest audience rating of the series at 82%, withChapter 2just beating its predecessor with 85%.John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, which theBallerinamovie takes place alongside in the in-universe timeline, scored an improved 86%, with the most recentChapter 4scoring 93%. Check below for a full table breakdown of the franchise on Rotten Tomatoes:
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John Wick: Chapter 2
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
John Wick: Chapter 4
InRoss Bonaime’s review of the spin-offfor Collider, he awardedBallerinaa 7/10, citing de Armas' performance and off-the-wall action scenes as positives, and too much exposition and a slow start as negatives. “Ballerinagets off to a shaky start that almost feels like it misunderstands what has made the John Wick series so much fun for so long,” Bonaime wrote, adding, “Yet once the absurdity of the action takes hold, and Ana de Armas gets to prove herself as a fitting potential heir to this franchise,Ballerinacaptures the blunt, chaotic action that this series thrives on.” Bonaime concluded, “At this point, maybe it’s time to let Wick rest in peace and allow someone else to take the wheel of this series.”
What Competition Will ‘Ballerina’ Face at the Box Office?
Hoping to make a strong start to box office life,Ballerina’s first weekend will be crucial in setting the tone for either a positive or negative theatrical run. Alas, in a year that has so often failed to shine cinematically,Ballerinaarrives at a time when other top titles are finally demanding screen attention. Following the success of the likes ofA Minecraft Movie,Ryan Coogler’s cultural phenomenon,Sinners, and the horror hitFinal Destination Bloodlines, the most recent two weekends have been dominated by the pairing of Disney’s live-action remake ofLilo & StitchandTom Cruise’sMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, withBallerinafacing a tough task to outperform such high profile blockbusters.
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From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
