This movie trusts that you are not stupid and are paying attention. So it makes sense the rating are so low.

Excellent! Jennifer Lawrence does an outstanding job in this Russian role and the storyline, twists and turns, along with a true "wow" moment at the end will keep you riveted. Well written, great dialogue and tremendous storyline. Two thumbs up!

Only in the last 20-30 minutes does the movie reveal how brilliant the hero's truly is. That's the mark of a director who cannot handler complicated stories. Nevertheless the ending reveals how and why the story is worth telling.Based on the novel by Jason Matthews, himself and experienced CIA operative in Russia, the movie stumbles through grim realities of Putin era Russian politics. The novel, now the first of a trilogy, is a remarkably clever and well researched tale of spycraft and human sacrifices of the spies on both sides.The bottom line for me is not to pass up this movie. Rather start in the beginning up to the point the hero enters Red Sparrow school. Skip to the last 30 minutes. This will make what remains tolerable.

An enjoyable spy movie and, Jennifer lawrence!

Enough twists and turns to keep me intrigued throughout. I hesitate to call this a poor man's Le Carre story, as that would be meant as part compliment and part criticism. True score was prob a 3.25* for me.

The film was just "okay." Lawrence's accent was not at all believable, but the story was a well written spy thriller, and it kept me interested.

Jennifer Lawrence was fantastic. Didn't know exactly what to expect from the film but loved how brutal and honest it felt. Great film!

I didn't initially like the film at all. Despite Jennifer Lawrence looking like the perfect femme fatale, she had a flat character who, of course, starts off as the prima balerina of the country's top ballet company. Yawn.. The film is insanely cliched and looks as drab as Russia often is (I am well familiar with the country). However, in the end I am giving this film 3.5 stars - it's worth watching - because I thought the crisis and the denoument were fabulously good. Completely unexpected and fun. Oh yeah, the final cliche - Americans are the good guys.

You have been warned!Red Sparrow is the latest spy thriller that will engage and horrify you. It paints a thoroughly condemning portrait of the Russian spy program Sparrow. You see how spy recruits in Russian undergo the most heinous and harrowing indoctrination into espionage. It has depictions of rape, sexual violence, and torture that are disturbing and shocking. Red Sparrow is so well done, but it is hard to watch. I feel the need to warn viewers that Red Sparrow may very well traumatize and disgust you. If you can get past the visceral sexual scenes, sporadic violence, and anxiety inducing torture, Red Sparrow is quite interesting. All the same, Red Sparrow features some of the incredibly cut and choreographed violence I have ever seen on film.Director Francis Lawrence is clearly a highly skilled visionary. Lawrence makes even the most monstrous moments look beautiful and the more mundane aspects interesting. Red Sparrow features enchanting cinematography. I have certain images, settings, and frames burned into my mind. Red Sparrow fascinated me. Any audience should appreciate the skillful shots and masterful editing that keeps the movie going. There are many memorable sequences that are filmed with a completely unique style.The plot is focused around the depths of depravity that Russia will go to in order to achieve results. The violence and information gathering is sudden and intense. It is brilliantly written and quite clever. The narrative itself is complex as are its character portrayals. Red Sparrow delivers on a multi-faceted espionage tale with modern spies. Red Sparrow is closer to Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy or Munich rather than James Bond films. It exists in a class all its own.Acting-wise, Red Sparrow contains multiple excellent performances, in particularly, Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton lead the fray. Lawrence plays her character strong and intimate with a believable pain. Her Russian accent is not always convincing, but her acting is still interesting otherwise. Edgerton is a great American spy for the United States Embassy in Russia. He is certainly compelling throughout.I must mention the outstanding supporting cast in Red Sparrow. Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte Rampling, and Jeremy Irons are absolutely incredible as cruel and callous officials. You really believe their lack of morality as they commit atrocities for their country. Also, Mary Louise Parker's character adds some much appreciated levity as well as more intrigue in the espionage. Even Ciarán Hinds has a neat cameo role. All in all, a stellar supporting cast.Notably, the music is fantastic throughout all of Red Sparrow. Composer James Newton Howard wrote a marvelous score for Red Sparrow. Every scene is either increasingly gorgeous or tense thanks to the addition of the lovely music. The background music adds an air of distinction to Red Sparrow's atmosphere.I enjoyed Red Sparrow for the contemporary take on the spy genre. Red Sparrow accomplishes being haunting and imaginative. It is filled with twists, turns, and political intrigue. I found the characters believable and the majority of scenes intense with a breathtaking amount of suspense. If you can cope with the devastating subject matter, disturbing sexual manipulation, and torture sequences, there is a creative spy story herein.

Confusing script. Not well written. Bad accents. A soft porn flick that Lawrence will regret, except to show off that she's lost weight. Cinematography is all about Sparrow's hair.

Quite different from the book. If you read it, you will understand it better. Lawrence is interesting this movie. Joel was a bit too serious.

Critics are useless. His picture has everything including great acting.

A bit slow in the set up. Continuous escalation. Great ending! I'd watch it again.

Excellent movie, cast and script

Not an easy movie to watch, but thats what made me like it, hope you have a strong stomach.