Absolutely amazing, sometimes it is a bit hard to follow but the ending made it make sense.The ending (and the overall film) is incredible

Must see film , Jennifer Lawrence is an absolute star , plot twists and turns and you’ll never guess the ending , just enjoy the ride .

The negative reviews are harsh. It’s a Saturday night flick and delivers accordingly. Jen seems to have lost her flavour of the month status for now is all. Give it go.

If you are looking for a really good plot with a twist at the end then watch this. Not what I expected and pleasant relief from the usual hollywood franchise dross at the moment

Fabulous, great story and consumate performance from Jennifer Lawrence. Possibly not for those who are fans of the Hollywood action genre or those with short spans of attention. Great for those who can follow a story without constant reminders of a plot, if any, and make their own conclusions. A very engaging movie...

It certainly was okay - just quite dreary! Interesting enough to see it through but didn’t finish with me feeling particular entertained or emotive.

Just a rather uninspiring tale. Take films like the Kremlin Letter, Ipcress File, Spy Who Came in From the Cold. Even early Bond. All well written and with ‘realistic’ Characters driving them. This was a formula led work. And who cares ? The torture scenes were gruesome and the femme fatale aspect - to save the mother tawdry. But I loved seeing Jennifer Lawrence. Mathias Schoenerts looks like a young Putin in this. Entertaining. But there is better out there.

This movie is very good at getting to the harsh reality of a spy in Russia and the tough government on their every move, excellent acting throughout, especially Jennifer Lawrence as always in all movies. However this movie lacks grip in some places but manages to reel viewers back in with the intense moments, Plot is good and is more realistic than a film like mission impossible, and so you will either hate it or love it depending on your type.

Overall: 4/5 for a realistic Russian spy movie with some intense moments and brilliant acting, lacking in unexpected moments and can confuse at times.

Can’t believe people are slating this outstanding film? JL is fantastic in this awesome spy thriller, a bit reminiscent of SALT but much grittier. The locations are stunning and are the perfect backdrop to a great story. I can only imagine that negative reviews are from viewers who don’t like Jennifer Lawrence, but I think that this performance is right up there with Silver Linings, truly awesome and one to watch again and again!

This is the film where they have taken minimal effort because they think they can get away with having a big name.

For example Jennifer Lawrence has a major leg injury but as she is walking towards somebody you cannot see it once she gets up close it’s bright red and stands out. Also Jennifer uses a crutch on the same side of the body as the injury and any physiotherapist would tell you you do it the opposite side.

The director Francis Lawrence so I’m told no relation just doesn’t get to grips with this at all and allows too many underperforming activities to happen. Jennifer tries to sound Russian and does a good job of it but overall it’s completely unconvincing.

After both friends and critics praised this film I finally saw it when released on here. Sadly, although not exactly the same, I found myself comparing it to Atomic Blonde (which I felt was under-rated) and to be honest the slow pace and consistent scenes of one or more characters just smoking and looking into the distance I thought got old very quickly. It made the film drag along, whereas Atomic Blonde had consistent action. Yes Jennifer Lawrence looks attractive, but it seems as though that was the whole premise of the movie. Shame I bought it as will not watch again.

Oh, god - it’s so slow and boring

Great film, nice to see an original story not a rehash.

Truly appalling. Top actors in it for the money!

What a turkey!!

Okay I. just internet Heidi I i i i.

Good

Nothing about the movie itself but rather Applea. Downloading the movie doesn't work. Stream and it crashes. Started downloading again, iTune again crashes. Now back to square 1. How poor can Apple software get?

I have rarely given up halfway through a film. Naff, naff, naff.

Superbad

What was Jennifer thinking ...?

The story is a good idea but it misses the mark. It could be due to the fact that Jennifer Lawrence's performance is poor. It’s also unnecessary long. However the cinematography is great.

this filming keeps you guessing till the end

I looled at the cast list and thought "Wow, what a film this is going to be" only to be very disappointed by the impossibly slow and tedious plot which had so many unbelievable turns that I gave up in the end. The Russian accents are unnecessary and often hilarious in their stereotyped way. The could have used native Russian actors and saved a fortune in artist fees. As a showcase for JL's talents then this is a poor showing indeed. The sets, costumes, photography and art direction are superb however but let down by a ridiculous plot. Wait 'till it comes on TV; please don't spend a penny on this garbage.

Love this, Jennifer Lawrence brilliant, nice pace, lots twists and turns, great rollacoaster ride...

It’s a shame - the film had such potential, but sadly yet another that doesn’t do the book justice...

Dominika and Nash have such a complex relationship that isn’t portrayed in the film, as do MARBLE and Nash. The story also deviates from the book, which wouldn’t have bothered me if it had done the story justice, but it doesn’t.

I wanted to love it, but sadly I found it mediocre.

Great thriller, Jenifer Lawrence looked amazing. Loved the story, twist and action!

Ok the Russian accents have got a lot to be desired, but that aside a great story and a few twists and turns I never seen coming.

Sit back and enjoy a solid Cold War Russian thriller.

Jennifer Lawrence plays it cool so you are never sure which side she is really on, Russian or American? Anyone who tries to take advantage of her better look out as under her cool exterior is one smart woman.

Lots of reviews ask what Jennifer Lawrence is doing in this movie compared to previous work like Hunger Games. Those movies were lightweight. She’s finally doing some real acting. This and Mother! are outstanding!

Very clever plot, dont be put off by the first 40 mins. its brilliant!

Don’t believe rotten tomatoes, this is a good film with yet another superb performance by JL.

It twists and turns like a worm on a hook.

If it’s action from start to finish you want, then forget it, but if it’s a great story which leads you up paths only to find you are wrong and still leaves you guessing, then this is for you.

I highly recommend, it well worth the money.

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Lawrence coming off the thought-provoking, distressing, and quite frankly, fabulously engaging performance in Aronofsky's’ film mother! had me rather intrigued to see what direction she took next, after a string of terrors *COUGHS* Passengers. The spy thriller Red Sparrow is a total disaster for everyone involved and for Lawrence in-particularly. For a film that wants to be a slow-burning methodical action thriller, it results to a boring, dull and sparse film that thinks its way too smart for its own good, and in actual fact, it spoons feeds the audience EVERYTHING. With lingering shots of specifics that are easily identifiable to be relevant, even in random moments, or the fact that a certain integral character to the plot is detectable in the first five minutes only for you to have to wait a staggering 140 minutes to be proven correct. Even the script is terrible with on-the-nose dialogue to a point that is virtually patronising, with an accent from Lawrence that is barely functional, or reliable for that matter. Do I understand the high levels of sexualisation regarding character and plot? yes, but the issue is that it becomes so irrelevant and badly constructed, that when everything is said and done, it becomes highly debatable if it was needed at all, without any resonance or relevance at all. If you wanted something far more entertaining, far more action-oriented, and a spectacle to behold with a wonderfully strong female performance, venture towards Atomic Blonde, something you won’t regret.

A classic spy film 🎥 Jennifer lawrence is truly amazing

i wanted to like this but it is complex web of crossing and then double crossing. The film ticks by at a slow pace, like another tinker tailor movie.

its ok but be prepared for the slow pace

Such a well written film- a bit deviated from the novel (which I HIGHLY recommend) but it was done in such a way that I didn’t mind. JLaw was an amazing actor in her role of Dominika and the rest of the characters were cast exceptionally well. 10/10 would recommend to a friend

Ok, so I just generally have a rally twisted sense of humour and found this film hilarious and I bloody loved it. Don't take my word for it though, I have severe depression and 2 psychiatrists 😂😂

After Mother! What is Jennifer Lawrence doing? Looks like self sabotage of a career?