RED SPARROW – “Fearless performances in a joyless movie”
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STARRING
- Jennifer Lawrence as Dominika Egorova
- Joel Edgerton as Nathaniel "Nate" Nash
- Jeremy Irons as General Vladimir Andreievich Korchnoi
- Matthias Schoenaerts as Ivan Dimitrevich Egorov
- Charlotte Rampling as "Matron", the Headmistress of Sparrow School
- Mary-Louise Parker as Senator Stephanie Boucher
SYNOPSIS
Based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Jason Matthews.
Prima ballerina Dominika Egorova faces an uncertain future after she suffers an injury that ends her career. She soon turns to Sparrow School, a secret intelligence service that trains young people to use their minds and bodies as weapons. As she comes to terms with her new abilities, Dominika meets a CIA agent who tries to convince her that he is the only person she can trust.
REVIEW SUMMARY
"Red Sparrow is a bleak and joyless time at the cinema that is partially saved by fearless performances. Jennifer Lawrence especially shines proving that she is indeed an A-grade actress. The plot has some intrigue but there is no real excitement to be had as action scenes are majorly scarce. This film had raw potential to be something fairly great rather than the lacklustre result we receive."
BOX OFFICE TOP 5
7
Kung Fu Panda 4
$5.5 million