Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- angry
- mournful
- propulsive
- action movie night
- late night thriller viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's neon-styled action, music, and Jeon Jong-seo's performance while finding the script and character development thin.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jang Ok-joo pursues revenge after failing to protect her best friend Min-hee and seeks to fulfill Min-hee's last wish.
Critics specifically praise the neon visuals, eye-catching mise-en-scène, and thumping soundtrack alongside the film's polished action choreography.
Jeon Jong-seo's Jang Ok-joo is described as a cold-as-ice angel of vengeance, while the plot emphasizes her fierce pursuit of retribution.
Ok-joo's bond with Min-hee motivates the entire pursuit, and criticism repeatedly notes that the relationship's depth remains underexplored.
Films like Ballerina, and why
The Villainess
stylish korean revenge thriller centered on grief, loyalty, and intensely choreographed violence
Peppermint Candy
female-led revenge action with polished visuals, brutal confrontations, and a protagonist driven by personal loss
Lou
sleek, emotionally charged revenge thriller built around a determined woman confronting criminal violence
Movie Details
- Director
- Lee Chung-hyun
- Release Date
- 2023-10-06
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (746)
Cast
- Jeon Jong-seo
- Kim Ji-hoon
- Park Yu-rim
- Shin Se-hwi
- Park Hyoung-soo
- Park Geun-jeong
- Yang Jun-seok
- Lee Jae-joon
- Kim Yeong-ok
- Joo Hyun
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ballerina about?
- A grieving former bodyguard turns her friend's final wish into a stylish and punishing campaign of revenge.
- What is Ballerina like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ballerina as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ballerina violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Ballerina as graphic.
- What did critics think of Ballerina?
- Critics broadly praised the film's neon-styled action, music, and Jeon Jong-seo's performance while finding the script and character development thin.
- Which films are like Ballerina?
- Films with a similar feel include The Villainess, Peppermint Candy, and Lou.
- How long is Ballerina?
- Ballerina runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ballerina?
- In United States, Ballerina streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
