It takes a while for "Ballerina" to find its footing, but once it does, this explosive action romp proves to be a worthy extension of the "John Wick" universe.

"Ballerina" suggests the "John Wick" franchise can survive without Keanu Reeves, but also that it hasn't built up the courage to try.

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In spite of a slow start, Ballerina proves she belongs in The World of John Wick with fight choreography that’s every bit as creative (and fun) as anything else the series has given us and a story and ...

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Ballerina doesn’t quite have the same multi-layered narrative and hairpin twists as the rest of the John Wick saga.

While the second half lives up to the franchise's name with breathtaking action, the first half is a drag of exposition and fails to create a cohesive movie.

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Ballerina can't quite match the impossible standards of the films it shares a cinematic universe with and has a rocky first act, but once things get going, it really finds its footing.