🎬 Ballerina Movie Review | John Wick Universe Spin-Off Worth Seeing in Theaters? 💥

Welcome back to The Blerd Wire! In this episode, I break down Ballerina (2025) — the latest high-octane spin-off from the John Wick universe starring Ana de Armas. I wasn’t planning to see this one in theaters, but I’m so glad I did. Here’s why.

We get into the relentless action, creative stunt work, flamethrowers (!), and how Ana de Armas proves she can lead a John Wick-level film. Plus, we talk about Keanu Reeves — yes, he’s connected to this story, and fans of the franchise won’t be disappointed.

🎥 Topics covered:

* How Ballerina fits into the John Wick timeline

* Does Keanu Reeves return as John Wick?

* Ana de Armas' breakout performance as a deadly assassin

* Why Ballerina deserves to be seen in theaters

* The problem with great movies flopping (Thunderbolts, Mission Impossible)

* Summer 2025 box office trends and what’s next (Jurassic World, Superman, How to Train Your Dragon)

📢 Join the convo:

* Did you like Ballerina?

* Where does it rank among the John Wick films for you?

* Are theaters still worth it in the streaming age?

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