With its release tomorrow, the highly anticipated 'Ballerina' (Director: Len Wiseman, Distribution: Pansinema Co., Ltd.), a blockbuster in the 'John Wick Universe' noted as the best 'killing action movie' in theaters, is generating buzz ahead of its premiere screening with high seat sales rates and enthusiastic audience reactions, predicting a word-of-mouth hit.
'Ballerina', a hot topic that's sure to sweep away the summer heat, follows 'Eve (Ana de Armas)', who grew as a killer in the assassin organization Ruska Roma, as she confronts the legendary killer 'John Wick (Keanu Reeves)' while seeking the truth for her father's revenge and engages in a bloody war in an unknown city dominated by killers. As it approaches its release, 'Ballerina' conducted a premiere screening and recorded a seat sales rate of 63% on Saturday and 53.9% on Sunday, proving the explosive interest from audiences.
In particular, audience reactions in special screening rooms like 4DX and Dolby Cinema were explosive, increasing interest in repeat viewings among audiences looking to see the film in special formats after its release. First, viewers who experienced the film in 4DX said, "I enjoyed it in premiere 4DX. The action bursts spectacularly.", "This was a film where action scenes kept coming. I strongly recommend it to those who like action movies, and the 4DX effects are excellent, so I recommend watching it in 4DX format.", "I felt that the portrayal of combat scenes in 4DX format was definite." They conveyed that 'Ballerina' offers a fresh and intense action experience to enjoy with vibrant and immersive sensations. Additionally, audiences who watched it in Dolby Cinema noted, "The explosive and relentless action was refreshing. Especially the gunshots that stand out in Dolby were great, and the heroine's action was top-notch," "You must watch it in Dolby. The shotgun and grenade effects are no joke haha, it felt as brutal as 'Kill Bill', and time flew by. Highly recommended!", "I highly recommend watching it with the powerful Dolby sound! It's so fun!", "I was satisfied just with the Dolby sound!" They strongly recommended experiencing the essential elements of sound in gun actions, a signature of the 'John Wick' series, along with the diverse action scenes in 'Ballerina' with overwhelming audio to heighten the experience.
Meanwhile, positive reviews from South Korea's representative action film directors have also emerged. Director Heo Myeong-haeng, known for his work on 'Crime City 4' and 'The Wilds', and starring Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won in the Disney+ new series 'Polaris', sent a supportive message saying, "I highly recommend enjoying 'Ballerina' in theaters this hot summer!" Director Kim Hong-sun, who became the first in Asia to serve as a lead director for a British drama, directing '[Gangs of London Season 3]', and has directed films like 'Wolf Hunting' and 'Metamorphosis', boosted 'Ballerina' with his review stating, "The moment gunpowder meets ballet shoes, action becomes art."
'Ballerina', the action blockbuster in the 'John Wick Universe' that has been capturing attention from early premiere screenings and audience word-of-mouth, will be available in theaters nationwide starting Aug. 6.
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