A movie with one banger of an action sequence surrounded by thin characters, flat plotting, and even a boring climax.
Pretty Lethal, an action flick starring Maddy Ziegler, Lana Condor, Iris Apatow, and Uma Thurman, had SXSW roaring.
Its narrative and characters leave something to be desired, but Vicky Jewson cements herself as an action director to watch.
From ‘Bullet Train’ producers 87North comes 'Pretty Lethal,' a dance troupe beat-em-up with Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor and ...
Pretty Lethal,' Vicky Jewson’s first feature since 'Close' pirouettes into a new, inventive genre blending ballet with martial arts.
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'Pretty lethal': A bloodthirsty ballet ensemble with real bite [SXSW 2026 review]
While the writing is thin, 'Pretty Lethal' is exciting, adorable, and consistently fun action mayhem from a director to watch.
Atsushi Nishijima has photographed some of the biggest films of the past decade, capturing actors and crew members in between takes, sometimes at sensitive, stressful moments.
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