Howard assembles an impressive cast, though it isn't always enough to make up for the overambitious plot of a film that drags in the middle. Yet the historical resonance, which could have provided pointed commentary on the parallels between today and the 1920s, falls flat amid the film's overlong runtime, unlikable characters and shaky accents that most actors stumble in and out of. In the midst of the film's crafted chaos, the story inevitably loses focus.
Lydie's joyous pregnancy announcement contrasts with Agnes's unresolved trauma, showcasing the impact of past events on the present and her struggle to navigate friendships.
If you're looking for something to scratch a Die Hard itch, that is certainly what Last Resort is trying to do, but there are many superior Die Hard rip-offs available.
In the canon of vacation-set marriage exposés, it's mid-tier, entertaining in parts but neither profound nor original enough to blaze any new trails.
Sedgwick plays Cynthia, whose brilliant husband, Warren, once on the staff of the Watergate committee, is now 83 and sliding into dementia.
With that in mind, perhaps the more pressing question that "Ballerina" exists to put forward is this: Can the world of John Wick survive without series director Chad Stahelski?