Red Sparrow is a 2018 American spy thriller film directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Justin Haythe, based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Jason Matthews. The film stars an ensemble cast made up of Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte Rampling, Mary-Louise Parker, and Jeremy Irons. It tells the story of a Russian intelligence officer who is sent to make contact with a CIA agent and possible mole.
Red Sparrow English Movie Details:
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
Produced by: Peter Chernin
Steven Zaillian
Jenno Topping
David Ready
Screenplay by: Justin Haythe
Music by: James Newton Howard
Cinematography: Jo Willems
Edited by: Alan Edward Bell
Production company: Chernin Entertainment
Distributed by: 20th Century Fox
Release date March 2, 2018 (United States)
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie Rating:3/5
Movie Rating:3/5
Red Sparrow Movie Review:
This was a very different and unique kind of spy movie. It was not the conventional James Bond type since the spy here was not taught about the use of cool gadgets, fight skills or even the weapons & explosives use. But it was a rather psychologically advanced type of spy where the Sparrow would use their minds in finding out what the target was looking for in a person and became such. Therefore you should not expect a movie with full of action or fight sequences. This was more like a drama movie focusing on the lead character Dominika who was played truly brilliantly by Jennifer Lawrence. It was so amazing to see her characterization of this person, her transformation from an innocent ballerina to a ruthless, strong-willed, manipulative spy.
The movie's main attraction was the high intensity dramatic moments which all involved Dominika. The way she had to adjust herself into many situations, or her expressions in various conditions even in the most scary times. My wife and I were really amazed by her performance in this movie. Aside from Jennifer Lawrence's factor, the movie was also excellent in providing us few surprising twists. The final twist in the end was really mind blowing. And be sure to really concentrate on the first 10-15 minutes of the movie where you would find out how dark the tone of the movie really was. Plus the background music was also very good as it really added the element of intensity during the suspenseful moments.
This movie had a duration of more than 2 hours which for some audience might be too long for a thriller drama movie. But my wife was able to go through it without even going to the bathroom (that's how intense the whole movie was). Though for me personally, there were some moments in the middle which felt a little bit too slow. Before you decide to see this movie, you have to know that it was categorized for 21 years above in Indonesia (R rating in the US), due to the violent nature of the killing and some sexual content. So beware that the movie is really for mature audience and do not bring your children to see this.
If you are looking for a different unique kind of spy movie, based on the book written by former CIA operative named Jason Matthews (who would really know his stuff), this would be an interesting option. But if you expect a full action spy movie, then this would surely not be your thing.
Premise:
A Russian spy (Jennifer Lawrence) falls for a CIA officer (Joel Edgerton) and considers becoming a double agent.
Red Sparrow Official Trailer (2018):
Cast:
- Jennifer Lawrence as Dominika Egorova (codenamed DIVA)
- Joel Edgerton as Nathaniel "Nate" Nash
- Jeremy Irons as General Vladimir Andreievich Korchnoi
- Matthias Schoenaerts as Ivan Dimitrevich Egorov, Dominika’s uncle
- Charlotte Rampling as "Matron", the Headmistress of Sparrow School
- Mary-Louise Parker as Senator Stephanie Boucher (codenamed SWAN)
- Ciaran Hinds as Colonel Alexei Ivanovich Zyuganov
- Bill Camp as Marty Gable
- Hugh Quarshie as Simon Benford
- Sakina Jaffrey as Trish Forsyth
- Joely Richardson as Nina Egorova, Dominika’s mother
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