Pretty Lethal

Welcome back to Solo Movie Dates, this week Natalie,deep dive into the 2026 Amazon Prime action-thriller, Pretty Lethal.We also discuss my week of singing and starting Heated Rivalry. Taylor Swift at the IHeart Radio awards, Scott Mills BBC dismissal and the Amanda Batula / Wes Wilson situation. Episode Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Solo Movie Dates 01:23 – Natalie's Week 07:46 – Our Pop Culture debrief 18:22 – Solo Movie Date | Pretty Lethal 25:36 – Pretty Lethal Recap Directed by Vicky Jewson and written by Kate Freund, Pretty Lethal (originally titled Ballerina Overdrive) is a high-octane 2026 action thriller that blends the elegance of dance with brutal survival.The film follows a dysfunctional troupe of five American ballerinas—played by Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor, Iris Apatow, Millicent Simmonds, and Avantika—whose bus breaks down in the Hungarian wilderness while en route to a major competition.Forced to seek shelter at a sinister roadside inn run by a reclusive former prima ballerina (Uma Thurman), the girls find themselves trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse against a ruthless criminal syndicate.Produced by 87North (John Wick, Nobody), this Prime Video original features "ballet-fu" choreography where the dancers weaponize their discipline and pointe shoes to fight for their lives, making it a must-watch for fans of stylized, female-led action cinema and gritty ensemble thrillers.Get involved: To leave a movie / pop culture request or just some juicy juicy tea share hereJoin the Community: Come and join us on Patreon on Instagram to talk more about films, pop culture and all things Solo Movie DatesSupport the Show: If you’ve listened to more than one episode, I’d really appreciate a follow or a subscribe. And if you’re feeling generous, leave a little five-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.