“Ballerina” (2023) | Movie on Netflix. Review: An intelligent film that succeeds in certain sequences

Ballerina is a South Korean action thriller film directed by Lee Chung-hyun, starring Jun Jong-seo, Kim Ji-hun, and Park Yu-rim.
“Ballerina” is a stylish revenge thriller with a changing pace and a solid performance by Jun Jong-seo, who leads the cast in this film of villains and heroes with a satisfying final sequence.
While this well-executed film achieves its goals, it fails to truly shine among similar revenge thrillers. However, it does entertain and boasts strong direction, particularly in terms of aesthetics.
The film demonstrates the wisdom of restraint.
Plot
Ok Ju has a violent past that she has forgotten until one night when she discovers her friend, who has committed suicide. Everything leads her to a man who abuses girls, records them, and threatens to release the videos.
But she only has revenge on her mind.
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If it were the first of its kind, it...
“Ballerina” is a stylish revenge thriller with a changing pace and a solid performance by Jun Jong-seo, who leads the cast in this film of villains and heroes with a satisfying final sequence.
While this well-executed film achieves its goals, it fails to truly shine among similar revenge thrillers. However, it does entertain and boasts strong direction, particularly in terms of aesthetics.
The film demonstrates the wisdom of restraint.
Plot
Ok Ju has a violent past that she has forgotten until one night when she discovers her friend, who has committed suicide. Everything leads her to a man who abuses girls, records them, and threatens to release the videos.
But she only has revenge on her mind.
Ballerina About “Ballerina” Ballerina
If it were the first of its kind, it...
- 10/6/2023
- by Alice Lange
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
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