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Red Sparrow

  • 20182018
  • RR
  • 2h 20m
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Jennifer Lawrence in Red Sparrow (2018)
Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to 'Sparrow School' a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. But her first mission, targeting a CIA agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations.
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Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to 'Sparrow School,' a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. Her first mission, targeting a C.I.A. agent, thre... Read allBallerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to 'Sparrow School,' a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. Her first mission, targeting a C.I.A. agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations.Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to 'Sparrow School,' a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. Her first mission, targeting a C.I.A. agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations.
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    • Director
      • Francis Lawrence
    • Writers
      • Justin Haythe(screenplay by)
      • Jason Matthews(based upon the book by)
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Lawrence
      • Joel Edgerton
      • Matthias Schoenaerts
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    • Director
      • Francis Lawrence
    • Writers
      • Justin Haythe(screenplay by)
      • Jason Matthews(based upon the book by)
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Lawrence
      • Joel Edgerton
      • Matthias Schoenaerts
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    • 1KUser reviews
    • 356Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

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    'Red Sparrow' Stars Reveal Favorite Jennifer Lawrence Moments
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    Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence
    • Dominika Egorova
    Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton
    • Nate Nash
    Matthias Schoenaerts
    Matthias Schoenaerts
    • Vanya Egorov
    Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling
    • Matron
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Stephanie Boucher
    Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    • Zakharov
    Joely Richardson
    Joely Richardson
    • Nina Egorova
    Bill Camp
    Bill Camp
    • Marty Gable
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • General Korchnoi
    Thekla Reuten
    Thekla Reuten
    • Marta
    Douglas Hodge
    Douglas Hodge
    • Maxim Volontov
    Sakina Jaffrey
    Sakina Jaffrey
    • Trish Forsyth
    Sergei Polunin
    Sergei Polunin
    • Konstantin
    Sasha Frolova
    Sasha Frolova
    • Anya
    Sebastian Hülk
    Sebastian Hülk
    • Matorin
    Ingeborga Dapkunaite
    Ingeborga Dapkunaite
    • Ballet Director
    Nicole O'Neill
    Nicole O'Neill
    • Sonya
    Kristof Konrad
    Kristof Konrad
    • Dmitri Ustinov
    • Director
      • Francis Lawrence
    • Writers
      • Justin Haythe(screenplay by)
      • Jason Matthews(based upon the book by)
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    • Trivia
      Based on a 2013 novel of the same name by retired CIA operative Jason Matthews. Before the novel was even finished, Matthews sold the film rights for a seven figure sum. The novel is the first book in a trilogy, with the others being Palace of Treason and The Kremlin's Candidate.
    • Goofs
      General Korlinoi's medals are US Army medals. They include the Silver Star, the Purple Heart and the Army Good Conduct Medal.
    • Quotes

      Matron: Every human being is a puzzle of need. You must become the missing piece, and they will tell you anything.

    • Crazy credits
      The title doesn't appear until the 10-minute mark.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK version is cut for "strong sadistic violence" to earn a 15 certificate instead of an 18, which was done based on BBFC advice. As both countries make up the same distribution region, Ireland also received the same cut version (rated 16 for cinema and 18 on video). The contentious scene shows Ustinov being strangled:
      • In the UK version, we only see a brief establishing shot where his hands are covering his throat, cutting right to a close-up of Dominika struggling but completely clean. The censored footage shows the wire cutting into Ustinov's throat for much longer, in more graphic detail after his arms hang loose, and him bleeding on Dominika's chest.
      • Ustinov collapsing uses an alternate shot in the UK version, and the second close-up of Dominika is digitally bloodless as with the first, but there's still blood on her chest when putting on her clothes as per the uncut version (a continuity error).
      The uncut version is roughly 13 seconds longer.
    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Red Sparrow (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Opus 40, no. 6
      Written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

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    7/10
    Flies high enough but doesn't quite soar
    The book, that 'Red Sparrow' is adapted from, is brilliant. It is very complex, but also very clever, suspenseful, intelligent and fun. As well as loving the book, the main reason for seeing 'Red Sparrow' was the cast which is a talented one and while not being blown away by the advertising it left me intrigued.

    After seeing it, 'Red Sparrow' turned out to be a decent film in my opinion that flies high enough, but falls short of being great (like it could easily have been) meaning it doesn't quite soar. As an adaptation, it is a laudable one. The book is very difficult to adapt, but the film condenses it while still adhering to the spirit of the source material and what makes it so good and still making sense.

    It is to me much better than the mixed critical reviews, while sharing a few of the criticisms, and is not a 1/10 film. A rating only reserved by me for films that have no redeeming qualities and don't try. 'Red Sparrow' does try and has a lot going for it, while being problematic, if anything leaning slightly towards the trying too hard side of the spectrum.

    'Red Sparrow' has a very elaborate and suitably challenging story with plenty of twists and turns, the most shocking being the ending which will confound some but like with me haunt others. Luckily it is executed with a suitably cold and suspenseful touch, while having the intelligence to be involving and not taking itself overly seriously. A lot goes on and it's very complex content, yet the story doesn't feel too convoluted if perhaps over-stuffed in places.

    Visually, 'Red Sparrow' looks great. In particular the scenery, landscapes and locations, which are wondrous and have such a lot of atmosphere and beauty. Made just as striking by the stylish photography, where the cold look suits the tone and subject very well, and slick editing. The music has its share of tension without intruding too much.

    Script is smart and thought-provoking, again being challenging and elaborate enough without being too over-complicated. Francis Lawrence directs with cool confidence and personally that the violence and torture weren't that gratuitous, they are not for the faint-hearted certainly but for the subject the brutality was needed, is not overdosed upon and added to the full horrors of the situation.

    Most of the cast come over very well. Jennifer Lawrence, hated a lot on IMDb but for me one of the better actresses today under 30, is in one of her most demanding roles here and she is not taxed by it at all and gives it everything, commanding the screen with ease. Frosty Charlotte Rampling, authoritative Jeremy Irons and menacing Matthias Schoenarts support her just as strongly.

    For all those strengths, there are drawbacks. 'Red Sparrow' is a little overlong by about 15-20 minutes and there are times where the pace loses its tautness. Agree that the characters tend to be one-dimensional and although the cast are mostly very good the accents are less than great.

    Joel Edgerton is out of his depth sadly too, having neither the charm or the intensity for such a role. He and Lawrence have very little chemistry, sexually or otherwise, meaning that the more intimate scenes lack sensuality.

    Overall though, a decent and better than expected film but something was missing. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 2, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
      • Hungarian
    • Also known as
      • Điệp Vụ Chim Sẻ Đỏ
    • Filming locations
      • Slovenský Rozhlas - Mýtna 2826, Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Production companies
      • Chernin Entertainment
      • Film Rites
      • Pioneer Stilking Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $69,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $46,874,505
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,853,422
      • Mar 4, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $151,572,634
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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