Directed By: Vicky Jewson
Written By: Kate Freund
Cinematography: Bridger Nielson
Editor: Richard Smither
Cast: Uma Thurman, Maddie Ziegler, Avantika, Millicent Simmonds, Iris Apatow, Lydia Leonard, Julian Krenn
It follows a group of ballerinas as they try to escape from a remote inn after their bus breaks down on the way to a dance competition.
this film seems like one of those high concept ideas that sounded good at the time and then once made and seeing the final product everyone agreed it was lackluster and the two choices were release in January a cinematic dead month where hopefully they can release a film that is a bit cliche and make a quick buck or one straight to streaming where because it is new will hopefully guarantee an audience for a week or two
The film is predictable from beginning to end. It seems like it might be more for teenage girls. As far as courting an audience. As it offers rebellious and bad ass young women coming together to support an help each other to survive and realizing they have more in common than what separates them. As the film does have a female empowerment message with a very violent resolution.
The film offers no real tension and plays pretty basic. Except for the fight scenes. Where the film finally comes to life. Luckily the film is quick under 90 minutes and gets to the point pretty quickly.
Other then The ballet troupe every other character is despicable or unlikable. Am
Nothing here really stands out, even with a crazy bananas third act. That seems random and ridiculous a kind of overkill. Where the film finally comes and tries to go balls to the wall.
As we keep hearing how dangerous a villain is throughout and then when he finally appears. The film never lets him do anything as far as showcasing skills or danger. The guy who hides bodies is more of a menace.
Uma Thurman is one of the only recognizable actors in the film. Unless you follow the yo g actresses who star careers. Though you may recognize them from other movies. So that shows you the talent involved.
As of late Una Thurman’s roles and the material she appears in has been disappointing. Even if she is giving it her all
GRADE: D+
