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Ballerina (2023 film)

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Ballerina
Promotional poster
Hangul
발레리나
Directed by Lee Chung-hyun
Written by Lee Chung-hyun
Produced by Choi Ji-young
Starring
Music by Gray
Production
company
Climax Studio
Distributed by Netflix
Release dates
  • October 5, 2023  ( 2023-10-05 ) (BIFF)
  • October 6, 2023  ( 2023-10-06 ) (Netflix)
Running time
93 minutes
Country South Korea
Language Korean

Ballerina ( Korean :  발레리나 ), is a 2023 South Korean action thriller film written and directed by Lee Chung-hyun. The film stars Jeon Jong-seo , Kim Ji-hoon and Park Yu-rim in the lead roles.

The film was premiered at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in the 'Korean Cinema Today ? Special Premiere' section on October 5, 2023. [1] Ballerina streamed globally on Netflix from October 6, 2023. [2]

Plot [ edit ]

Jang Ok-ju, a former bodyguard for VIP clients , discovers that her best friend Choi Min-hee has died and her last wish for Ok-ju is that she should finish a sex trafficker Choi Pro as he had victimized Min-hee by filming her and extorting money due to the video. Ok-ju searches for Choi through his internet profile and finds his address, where she stalks Choi for a while and tricks him into taking her to the motel, where Min-hee was filmed.

Ok-ju fights Choi and brutally injures him at the motel, but Ok-ju is forced to escape as Choi's gang attacks her. Ok-ju and a high school student, who wants to escape from the traffickers, forge a new plan and Ok-ju reaches out to an old friend to find weapons in order to strategize the best way to attack the gang. Choi's gang leader orders him to find Ok-ju and bring her to him. Choi tracks down and attacks Ok-ju, who later flees through the window.

Choi reports to the leader that he killed Ok-ju and buried her in the mountains. Ok-ju visits the gang leader and kills him, where she fights with other gangsters until one of them reveals Choi's location. Ok-ju finds Choi and disarms him, where she takes Choi to a beach and burns him to death. Ok-ju arrives at Choi's house and takes away all the videos that contain the filming of the victims, where she drives off into the sunset.

Cast [ edit ]

Special appearances [ edit ]

Production [ edit ]

In April 2022, confirming the production of Ballerina , Netflix announced the cast and crew of the film. Directed by Lee Chung-hyun and produced by Climax Studio, it has Jeon Jong-seo , Kim Ji-hoon , and Park Yu-rim as main cast, while music is composed by Gray . [3] Principal photography commenced in June 2022, and filming was wrapped up in late October in the same year. This film also marks the reunion of Jeon Jong-seo , Kim Ji-hoon and Jang Yoon-ju after working together in the series Money Heist Korea: Joint Economic Area . [2]

In January 2023, Netflix announced its lineup of Korean upcoming films and Ballerina was listed as among the 6 Korean movies being added on the platform. [6]

Music [ edit ]

Gray composed the music of the film. [7] [8]

Soundtrack [ edit ]

Ballerina
Soundtrack album by
Gray
Released October 6, 2023  ( 2023-10-06 ) [9]
Recorded 2022?23
Genre Soundtrack
Length 43 : 54
Language
Label
Audio Full Album
audio icon Ballerina OST on YouTube
There are 15 tracks in the album:
No. Title Lyrics Artist Length
1. "HIGH SCORE. PIROUETTE"     2:20
2. "BALLERINA" Gray
DeVita 		DeVita 1:09
3. "I GOT BLOOD. POINTSHOES. ON THE SWING"     2:00
4. "NIGHT RIDER. BAD MEETS EVIL. BOSS. SMELLS WEIRD. GOOGLE MAP"     2:13
5. "BITTERSWEET TRAGEDY" Gray
Jambino 		Jambino 3:02
6. "SHOWTIME"   DeVita 0:52
7. "INTO THE FOREST. DON′T OPEN. NIGHTMARE"     4:24
8. "BALLON. PHARMACY. BEFORE THE SHOW"   DeVita 3:18
9. "THIS IS HOW WE DO IT" Gray
Woo Won-jae 		Woo Won-jae 2:27
10. "GRAND PAS DE DEUX"     3:26
11. "BLACK FRIDAY. DEAD OR ALIVE. HATE. CON BRIO. ADAGIO"     6:38
12. "CHECKMATE" Gray
DeVita 		DeVita 2:26
13. "CODA"     2:23
14. "KALEIDOSCOPE. POISSON. ON MY HANDS"     3:45
15. "BLOOD ON MY HANDS" Gray
Paul Blanco
DeVita 		Paul Blanco
DeVita 		3:31
Total length: 43:54

Release [ edit ]

The film had its premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'Korean Cinema Today ? Special Premiere' section on October 5, 2023. [10] It is available for streaming from October 6 on Netflix globally. [11] [12]

Reception [ edit ]

Audience response [ edit ]

Ballerina from October 9 to 15 had 14.7 million views and 23.1 million hours of viewing. It was at 1st place in Global Top 10 weekly list of the most-watched Netflix TV films (Non-English). [13] [14]

Critical response [ edit ]

On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes website, the film has an approval rating of 91% based on 11 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. [15]

James Marsh of South China Morning Post rated the film 3/5 and criticized the script but praised the performance of Jeon Jong-seo writing, "While the script offers precious little invention beneath its polished surface, Jeon’s cold-as-ice angel of vengeance is the film’s saving grace". Marsh opined that the director Lee should have explored the depths of Ok-ju's (Jeon Jong-seo) relationship with Min-hee (Park Yu-rim) further. He said that if their relationship had been "more than just platonic, the film might have been a genuine game-changer." He concluded, "As is, Ballerina is a polished yet disposable slice of ho-hum hokum". [16]

Rohan Naahar of The Indian Express rated the film with 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Neon visuals and a thumping soundtrack elevate Netflix's slickly packaged Korean revenge thriller that substitutes plot in favour of pure vibes." [17] Kim Jun-mo reviewing for OhmyNews criticized the direction of the film, writing that though "there are eye-catching mise-en-scenes and momentary sense", but "the power to lead the entire play smoothly leaves something to be desired". Kim concluded, " Ballerina was a work that left a disappointing impression on the growth of a promising Chungmu-ro star who had received attention for her fresh attempts, wild imagination, and unique world view." [18]

Accolades [ edit ]

The film received 2 nominations in Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee Result Ref.
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2023 Best Music Gray Nominated [19]
Best Art Direction Kim Min-hye Nominated

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (August 24, 2023). " 'Parasite' Oscar Winner's Directorial Debut Among Busan's Korean Cinema Today, On Screen Strand Selections" . Variety . Retrieved August 26, 2023 .
  2. ^ a b Robinson, Jacob (July 18, 2023). " 'Ballerina' K-Drama Thriller: Coming to Netflix in October 2023 and What We Know So Far" . What's on Netflix . Retrieved August 26, 2023 .
  3. ^ a b Jo Ji-young (April 26, 2022). "[公式] 전종서X김지훈X박유림, 넷플릭스 오리지널 映畫 '발레리나'로 뭉친다" [[Official] Jeon Jong-seo X Kim Ji-hoon X Park Yu-rim to unite in Netflix original movie 'Ballerina]. Sports Chosun (in Korean) . Retrieved August 26, 2023 – via Naver .
  4. ^ Kim Seong-hyun (April 26, 2022). " '라이징 스타' 박유림, 넷플릭스 '발레리나' 出演 確定… 전종서와 呼吸" ['Rising Star' Park Yu-rim confirmed to appear in Netflix's 'Ballerina'... Jeon Jong-seo and breathing]. YTN (in Korean). Naver . Retrieved August 26, 2023 .
  5. ^ " '발레리나' 이충현 監督 "暴風 속으로 突進하는 전종서, 代替할 俳優가 없었다"[SS인터뷰]" . Sports Seoul . November 24, 2023.
  6. ^ "Netflix Takes K-Content to New Heights with 2023 Slate" (Press release). Netflix Media Center. January 16, 2023 . Retrieved August 26, 2023 .
  7. ^ Jo Ji-young (April 26, 2022). "[公式] 전종서X김지훈X박유림, 넷플릭스 오리지널 映畫 '발레리나'로 뭉친다" [[Official] Jeon Jong-seo X Kim Ji-hoon X Park Yu-rim to unite in Netflix original movie Ballerina ]. Sports Chosun (in Korean) . Retrieved September 29, 2023 – via Naver .
  8. ^ "그레이, '발레리나' 音樂監督 參與 "映畫音樂 作業 熱望有..運命이라 생각" " [Gray participates as music director for 'Ballerina' "I have a desire to work on film music... I think it's fate"]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Naver . September 29, 2023 . Retrieved September 29, 2023 .
  9. ^ "더 발레리나 OST" [Ballerina OST]. Melon . Retrieved November 8, 2023 .
  10. ^ Choi Ji-ye (August 24, 2023). "이충현♥전종서 '발레리나'→아빠 송중기 '和蘭'…28th 桴國際, 韓映畫 變曲點 될까 [TEN무비]" [Lee Choong-hyun ♥ Jeon Jong-seo 'Ballerina' → father Song Joong-ki 'Hwaran'... 28th sub-international, will it be an inflection point for Korean films [TEN Movie]]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver . Retrieved August 26, 2023 .
  11. ^ "Netflix unveils array of K-Dramas ready to enthrall audiences in 2023" . The Economic Times . August 16, 2023 . Retrieved August 26, 2023 .
  12. ^ Yoon Ki-baek (September 7, 2023). "이충현 演出·전종서 主演 '발레리나', 來달 6日 넷플릭스 公開" ['Ballerina', directed by Lee Chung-hyeon and starring Jeon Jong-seo, will be released on Netflix on the 6th of next month.]. Edaily (in Korean). Naver . Retrieved September 7, 2023 .
  13. ^ "Top 10; Weekly Top 10 lists of the most-watched TV and films" . Netflix top 10 . Retrieved October 18, 2023 .
  14. ^ Kim Na-in (October 18, 2023). "전종서 액션 '발레리나' 通했다…'무빙' 人氣 이어 글로벌 1位" [Jeon Jong-seo's action 'Ballerina' worked... 1st place globally following popularity of 'Moving']. Digital Times (in Korean). Naver . Retrieved October 18, 2023 .
  15. ^ " Ballerina (2023, Action/Mystery & thriller) " . Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved January 26, 2024 .
  16. ^ Marsh, James (October 5, 2023). "Review ? Netflix movie review: Ballerina ? Korean actress Jeon Jong-seo reunites with The Call director to play an assassin in slick and gory thriller" . South China Morning Post . Retrieved October 6, 2023 .
  17. ^ Rohan Naahar (October 7, 2023). "Ballerina movie review: Bone-crunching action meets breathtaking visuals in Netflix's new Korean action film" . The Indian Express . Retrieved October 8, 2023 .
  18. ^ Kim Jun-mo (October 8, 2023). "충무로 有望株 '몸값' 못했다, 실망스러운 '발레리나' " [Chungmuro's promising star 'didn't earn the ransom', disappointing 'ballerina']. OhmyNews (in Korean). Naver . Retrieved October 8, 2023 .
  19. ^ Noiseul (November 6, 2023). " '密輸'- '콘크리트 유토피아', 44回 靑龍映畫賞 11個 部門 最多 노미네이트" ['Smuggling' - 'Concrete Utopia', most nominated in 11 categories at the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards]. Sports W (in Korean) . Retrieved November 6, 2023 .

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