Ballerina Christian-review

So look… Ballerina, set in the violent and stylized universe of John Wick, is a prequel-spinoff in which we meet Eve Macarro, an assassin who is also a ballerina. A little elegance, a little savagery. She was trained under Ruska Roma, where the Director made her a killer—literally. This story is set between John Wick: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 and focuses on Eve’s revenge mission—she sets out to avenge her father’s death. She, completely broken from within, full of rage.

But one thing seems a little spiritually off here—it’s all a revenge angle. See, according to Christian belief, taking revenge is not in our hands. Romans 12:19 clearly says: “Do not take revenge… It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord.” But in this movie, justice means only bullet, blade and blood. Just like the entire Wick universe—it also seems to follow the same track: glorify violence, put forgiveness aside.

Eve’s character definitely seems layered—wounded, intense, a little broken too—but she becomes another anti-hero who just needs revenge. There is no sign of redemption anywhere in the trailers or sneak peeks so far. There is no spiritual awakening or soul-searching moment in sight. Just the life of an assassin and his dark, ritual-based training system in which the compass of morality has been lost. How do they justify what is wrong? Only in the name of loyalty and pain?

And this point can become a place of reflection for Christian viewers. Because Eve’s grief, her desperation, feels like a warning—that when you do not process pain with grace, and pursue justice without mercy, the end result is more violence. This film can be a reflection on trauma and identity. But it is necessary to see that deeper layer—not just the action, but the meaning behind the madness.

Talking about the visuals, as expected, it has a complete John Wick-style setup—stylized fights, dark aesthetics, secret societies, and all those sleek-yet-bloody scenes. Keanu Reeves will also be seen in the role of John Wick, Winston is also there (Ian McShane), and we get a glimpse of Charon as well (RIP Lance Reddick). So, the story is definitely connected to the main series, and of course, the same intensity and graphic violence will be carried over.

To be honest, this film is not made for any spiritual clarity. It will show more emotional trauma and revenge-driven action. So if you watch movies through the lens of faith, then this is a “watch-with-caution” film. It may touch you with the character’s pain, connect with the performance—but at the same time you will also have to think: are we just being entertained, or is something subtly taking shape inside us?

In the end, Ballerina may be a solid experience for thrill and action lovers, but spiritually speaking, this film will leave many questions without answers. Because when there is no grace in justice, only the cycle of violence continues. And real peace? It does not come through revenge. It comes through forgiveness and the healing touch of God.