Well, would you look at that—just as the stars align with a little Scorpio intensity this weekend, so too does the cinematic universe of John Wick expand with a new spin-off, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. Now, this isn’t your typical offshoot; it shines a spotlight on Ana de Armas’s Eve Maccaro, a fierce assassin hailing from the Ruska Roma—remember them from John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum? But here’s the kicker: good ol’ Keanu Reeves is back as John Wick himself, adding that familiar edge to a film that’s all about Ana’s stellar action chops. It’s like the cosmos decided to remix the classic with a fresh beat, blending nostalgia with bravado. Sure, the flick’s had its share of reshoots to ramp up the adrenaline, and while audiences are digging it (A-minus on CinemaScore, not too shabby!), the box office numbers might not be shooting for the stars just yet. So, what say you? Is the original John Wick still the crown jewel of this franchise galaxy, or have the sequels and spinoffs pushed the envelope far enough to steal the spotlight? Take a guess—or better yet, vote below and let your star power be heard! LEARN MORE
This weekend sees the release of the curiously titled From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. A spin-off movie, it centres around Ana de Armas’s Eve Maccaro, an assassin in the Ruska Roma, a guild of killers previously introduced in John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum. What makes Ballerina different as far as spin-offs go is the fact that Keanu Reeves actually reprises his role as John Wick in the film, despite it being a vehicle for de Armas, who is a former co-star of his from the movies Knock Knock and Exposed.
While much has been written about the fact that Ballerina underwent a long run of reshoots meant to up the action quotient, the audience response to the movie has been strong, with it earning an A-minus CinemaScore rating. However, financially, the film seems to be falling short, with it unlikely to be the blockbuster that other instalments in the series have been.
That said, which of the John Wick movies do you think is the best? Do people prefer the original, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest action movies of its era, or the more technically sophisticated sequels, which attempted to push the envelope and become epics? Take the poll below and let us know!
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