From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the movie follows Iva Macaro as she begins her training in the traditions of the Ruska Roma assassins. A spinoff film starring Ana De Armas… Is it worth it? For me, absolutely!!
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Ana De Armas, who leads the film, is excellent in her role and delivers both in the action scenes and the dramatic ones.
Most of the fight sequences are at a very high level.
Fights, fights, and more fights — it's a very entertaining movie.
Fast-paced.
The second half is clearly better than the first.
The snowy village setting and overall production design are great.
The use of the flamethrower gives a whole new meaning in this film.
A very good spinoff — not on John Wick's level, but still quite respectable.
Some of the kills are epic.
There’s a plot twist I didn’t see coming.
Nice soundtrack, even if it doesn’t particularly stand out.
- The chemistry between John Wick and Ballerina works well.
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The script, while not bad, isn’t anything groundbreaking.
The trigger for the plot feels overused and not as strong as in the first John Wick.
Although Keanu Reeves makes brief appearances throughout, if you’re expecting to see a lot of him, you’ll be disappointed — this is Ballerina’s movie, no doubt.
There are small moments of exaggeration, but that’s expected — overall, it tries to stay grounded.
The villain feels a bit “stiffs”.
Pulp Fiction
The parallel and occasionally intersecting stories of two hitmen, a boxer on the run from the mafia, a drug-addicted wife of a Black gangster, a young couple robbing diners, and several other eccentric characters.
Released in 1994 and directed by Quentin Tarantino, the film left a lasting mark not only on that year but on the entire landscape of modern cinema. It won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Tarantino (and his films) — whether you like him or not — always brings an over-the-top flair to things, but at the same time, he leaves a distinct imprint on the art of filmmaking.
With an all-star cast, Pulp Fiction is an entertaining film filled with memorable scenes, wrapped at times in a layer of cynicism. It tells gritty, fringe stories at a relentless pace, with violent and explosive action, strong performances, and a brilliant soundtrack.
An unpredictable script, witty dialogue, and Tarantino’s unique style turned Pulp Fiction into a pop culture phenomenon. If you haven’t seen it yet — it’s a must!
