Film Review – Pretty Lethal

“Pretty Lethal” is the latest co-production from 87North, the company best known for their work in the action genre, bringing such endeavors as “The Fall Guy,” “Nobody,” and “Bullet Train” to life, while their origin story is tied to the industry-changing ways of the “John Wick” franchise. Writer Kate Freund sets up a proper physical challenge for the stunt team with the story, which concerns an American ballet squad caught up in vicious gangster business in Hungary, forced to battle their way to safety. Director Vicky Jewson (“Close”) isn’t dealing with the most original filmmaking assignment, but she’s up for keeping things hostile, guiding the material through a few set pieces that make use of balletic moves and Central Europe-style intimidation. “Pretty Lethal” is reliable entertainment with a handful of highlights, reaching its potential when it finally gets around to creating panicked scenarios for the main characters. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com