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Ballerina
2016 89 min Canada, France PG 6+
★6.6
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Director: Eric Summer, Éric Warin
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Description
In 1879 Paris, a young orphan dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$24.7M
Worldwide:
$109.57M
Starring
Elle Fanning
Actor
Dane DeHaan
Actor
Carly Rae Jepsen
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Ballerina is a visually polished but narrative-heavy animated film that resonates with younger audiences through its earnest message of perseverance. While praised for its charm and animation quality, it faces criticism from adults for its reliance on predictable clichés, historical inaccuracies, and inconsistent internal logic.
| Production | The animation features high-quality, crisp visuals that effectively capture the atmosphere of 19th-century Paris. | |
| Emotion | The film conveys a clear, heart-warming message about dedication and the importance of pursuing one’s dreams. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on predictable tropes, including archetypal villains and a conventional rags-to-riches plot. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative suffers from significant gaps in logic and unexplained character actions, leading to a disjointed viewing experience. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing and structure are divided, with some finding the journey dynamic and emotionally resonant, while others feel the ending is abrupt and the plot lacks proper resolution. | |
| Originality | Reception of the ballet and musical elements is split; some appreciate the choreography and score, whereas others find the dance sequences unrealistic and the integration of classical music insufficient. |