Not Good Enough
Korean Movie " Ballerina " is an intense thriller about a woman who seeks out revenge for her friend.The movie has spectacular cinematography, with sharp camera work and dreamy shots. Hence, the action scenes were leveled up, not being just a choreography between the two fighters, but a piece of art.
The performances were also a strong suit of the movie, as everyone did a great job with their characters, but, the leading lady was especially enjoyable.
However, the main problem with "Ballerina" is its plot. Yes, it's a revenge story, but they just left it there. There is a basic skeleton of a plot, with a predictable outcome and boring twists. Only the fantastic cinematography fills in the gaps of the spars plot, something that, in the end, isn't enough.
So, overall, four out of ten.
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Simple review
The whole thing is amazing, acting skills, cinematic views, colors, filming, story, music everything is on point, needed a bit of details about the bad man and what he does, but i think not knowing everything adds to the experience, i love it. I love the deep story behind the character, and the whole action thing was amazing, she didn't spare anyone and got her revenge at the end we love that. I loved the whole cast and their unique characters that add up to the amazing story. I had fun watching it and i would love to rewatch it again either alone or with my friends. overall 10/10.Was this review helpful to you?
Review of Ballerina: 7.5/10 Stars
"Ballerina" is a visually stunning and emotionally charged film that follows a young dancer's journey to achieve her dreams. The lead actress shines, capturing vulnerability and determination with grace. The choreography and dance sequences are beautifully executed, showcasing the artistry of ballet.While the plot can be predictable and some character arcs lack depth, the strong performances and emotional depth make up for it. Overall, "Ballerina" is a captivating and heartfelt film that earns its 7.5 stars. It's a must-watch for dance enthusiasts and those who appreciate stories of perseverance and passion.
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Delectation or Disgruntling? What should I feel? IDK!
After finishing it, the first thing that came to mind was that I should write a review of it right away.But now that I'm thinking about what to put in the review, I feel like a lost cause.
So, after much deliberation, I ultimately decided to state it as follows:
Cringe, dramatic nonsense!
That's it.
No extra words are needed to describe this horrible writing.
BTW, I really wonder what's the hidden point they wanted to show us by making this movie!
If you find out about that hidden propaganda, please feel free to let me know.
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She carries this film and that opening scene was excellent but then the action was non-existing. It was a bit slow for my liking at the beginning and I get that they were trying to get the audience to understand why Ok Ju would go through those lengths to avenge Min Hee. Some of the flashbacks went on a little too long. Overall, I enjoyed it. I was even taken by surprise when she killed one of the characters. Did not see that coming!
Kim Ji Hoon never disappoints! This man can play the worst villain and then the complete opposite. The scene where he is working out... Oh my goodness!
10/26/24
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Felt like a couple of people made a challenge on who can write a movie in a day and then filmed it.
I enjoyed it and it kept me engaged but it felt like a troll, meme movie. Like at the end when broddy said "you really did blow things out of proportion" I laughed so hard cause she really was going to torch his hoe ass. And when the boss died so quickly it made it feel even more meme-ish and i laughed. Felt like one of those "when the villian is explaining all their plan but you can just shoot them while their talking". Bc everyone died so fast, didnt feel like anyone had any plot armour or aura like they gave off at the start. And how Choi pro just shoots the guy in the back just like that, like they just rushed the ending "TLDR ANYWAY BASICLALY EVERYONE DIES THE END" yh thats how it felt. Maybe this is the vibe they were going for. "Badass female lead nothing else" Id give it a 7.5.Was this review helpful to you?
Action adventure.
Other people are correct in saying that this is similar to John Wick.I loved this movie!! It was so cool how she had no mercy; she was just so cool. A really good movie, with a good plot and nice cinematography. The bloody fight and chase scenes were so cool! All the flashback scenes of Ok Ju and Min Hee were so sweet and cute to watch, furthermore rooting for the main character to get revenge. I do wish we saw more of their lives (Ok Ju and the high school student) after everything happened. Other than that, I really enjoyed this movie and definitely recommend!
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Top tier neo-noir genre
Straightforward but perfect storyline, the attention to details is extremely precise and its neo-noir styling has one of the highest quality ever seen in Korean movies. Action scenes are quite flashy but still able to maintain high accuracy in combats, great use of gore with optimal amount of shock factor, has some of the most perfect panning for its transition shots, and of course Jeon Jong Seo returns with her top tier acting performance while Kim Ji Hoon is great scene stealer as the antagonist in the film. It's a really enjoyable cinematic experience that deserves to be shown on the big screen but still glad that Netflix has produced it really well this time.Was this review helpful to you?
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The good, aesthetic, nice fight scenesThe bad?
Non believable skinny girl vs not only muscled men, 10s of men but also weaponed men
It wouldn’t have hurt them to add more characters even female and let her have her own set of comrades and not just a teen
The story was flat, no connection to any character no sympathy and super detached
Also extremely misogynist, not only were women the toys and victims of these drug dealers, but if this was a man saving the day, he’d have been feared, praised, respected but they kept calling her crazy btch, satanic btch, not taken seriously, and overreacting??? Dude does anyone ever call a revenge driven male lead as “overreacting”?
“Aw dude why are you killing us you’re so overreacting”
did anyone ever say that to ma dong suk?
And worst of all “spoiler”, near his death bed and he says she was fat? Fat? Really? He murders someone and goes “ah man she was so fat I thought she lied about being a ballerina”, and I mean like what fat? She was a walking twig
kim mu yeol is everywhere yet he’s always such a generic character with no impact
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fun to watch
I was just in the mood for a movie with a revenge plot. It's nothing remotely interesting realistically. The fight scenes are simply fun to watch. The mc killing a whole army of men doesn't make sense if you think about it though. It didn't feel believable unlike in My Name. Nonetheless, I would rewatch it. Who doesn't love women taking revenge on men?Was this review helpful to you?
Ballerina
Revenge drama. A lot of action, fast storyline, and really brutal. And unpopular I did not like it, in my opinion it get stupidly overhyped. Yes, acting was not bad, in my opinion Kim Ji Hoon was the one who stole the show.It was supposed to be brutal - so it is not a problem. A lot of action also make sense. Maybe fast storyline was just too fast? Cause we could not really get to know characters. And as far as people love Jeon Jong Seo's acting it did not click for me - and maybe that is why I did not like it as much as other, her character felt actually soulless - and it makes sense for revenge but it did not work for me.
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The story was better than we expected.
Very engaging
Great acting from the cast.
Well-organized plot
No confusions
The murder scenes are very graphic and very detailed which can be a bit disturbing on some occasions.
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