‘Pretty Lethal’ Delivers Action and Ballet on Prime Video
Maddie Ziegler and Lana Condor star in Pretty Lethal, a modern action thriller now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film follows a group of competitive ballerinas who find themselves fighting for survival after their bus breaks down en route to a prestigious dance competition.
Directed by Vicky Jewson, the film also features Iris Apatow, Millicent Simmonds, Avantika, Michael Culkin, Lydia Leonard, and Uma Thurman in key roles.
The Story Behind the Thrills
Pretty Lethal centers on five ballerinas with a complicated dynamic who are forced to rely on each other when they seek shelter from a storm at a mansion owned by Thurman’s character. What begins as a temporary reprieve quickly turns dangerous, and the dancers must use their skills and teamwork to escape a perilous situation.IMDb
Training for the Role
Maddie Ziegler prepared for her role with an intensive three-week “ballet boot camp” to ensure she could convincingly portray a professional dancer.People
Soundtrack and Musical Highlights
The film’s score was composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan, known for his operate on projects like Dredd, The Grand Tour, and Fellow Travelers.NME
The soundtrack also includes a mix of classic and contemporary tracks, including:
- ‘Rhythm Is A Dancer (Ballerina Remix)’ – Snap!
- ‘Palladio – Concerto Grasso For Strings’ – Budapest Studio Orchestra
- ‘Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now!)’ – The C&C Music Factory Choir
- ‘All The Cards’ – Loyko
- ‘Road Of The Gypsies’ – Loyko
- ‘Hi’ – Sisi
- ‘Players’ – Coi Leray
Notably, ‘Rhythm Is A Dancer’ by Snap! appears twice in the film, and selections from The Nutcracker are featured during a climactic fight scene.NME
Where to Watch
Pretty Lethal is available for streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime Video.