Overview
- The film premiered at SXSW, where critics published broadly split reactions that coalesced around clear strengths and weaknesses.
- Reviewers praise the choreography that turns ballet technique into visceral combat, with pointe shoes and synchronized movement repurposed as weapons.
- Maddie Ziegler’s performance as the troupe’s tough standout and Uma Thurman’s turn as a formidable innkeeper are frequent highlights.
- Many critiques target a thin script, sketchy character work, uneven pacing, and a derivative, John Wick‑style visual palette.
- Directed by Vicky Jewson and written by Kate Freund, the 87North‑backed title streams globally on Prime Video via Amazon MGM on March 25.