New Prime Video movie Hedda is such a good time that you’ll probably want to sustain that feel-good feeling after its over. The good news? I’ve got two perfect suggestions for you.
If anything, you probably think Nia DaCosta’s reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s play Hedda Gabler sounds the most like Saltburn. Emerald Fennell’s controversial 2023 hit is also available on Prime Video, but that doesn’t mean you should automatically press play.
You should stream Erin Brockovich and Atomic Blonde, Hedda cast says
Let’s start with Pinnock’s pick of Erin Brockovich, which is also available to stream on Prime Video in the US and UK (but those in Australia will have to catch it on Foxtel Now or Binge). It’s the more rogue choice of the two, but his reasoning is absolutely solid.
“I think it’s got to be Erin Brockovich. She’s got a sense of determination and fight in a different way to Hedda, but she’s still trying to get past all of the bureaucracy of things to try and get to where she needs to.”
In a nutshell, this is exactly what happens in Hedda, only it’s shown in wildly different ways. The 2000 smash-hit movie follows Julia Roberts’ take on Erin’s real-life story, having been an unemployed single mother who became a legal assistant that almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city’s water supply.
While Hedda’s (Tessa Thompson) world is one of hedonistic mind games, she’s still operating in a world that’s designed to work against her. She’s also another ‘almost’ – none of her scheming quite pays off, meaning a feeling of resolve is left hanging over her.
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Then there’s Bateman’s choice of Atomic Blonde. It’s a world away from Erin Brockovich and it’s meaning, but the actor hits another nail on the head with the pairing.
“I would say Atomic Blonde. I was just thinking, amazing woman, pair of guns. In Hedda, she gets to shoot him a little bit, but it’s almost like she’s kept in her cage. In Atomic Blonde, Charlize [Theron] is going nuts in that sequence where she fights all the way down the stairs.
“That’s one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s incredible, isn’t it? Just to watch it like, let’s just watch her go nuts.”
As Bateman points out, the parallels here are much more hedonistic. Gun shootouts are an essential part of Hedda’s story, but she’s the equivalent of a dog on a leash when engaging in them. If we want the release of women fully acting on their desires, why don’t we opt for something with all guns blazing (pun intended)?
Whichever duo you pick, it’s a downright unforgettable day of streaming. Atomic Blonde is available to stream on Netflix in the UK and Australia, while US viewers can find it on Hulu.
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