Review of Red Sparrow (2018) by Istanbul — 26 Mar 2018

It is not the sexiest spy movie ever done. nor is it the smartest - (latter for sure!) yet it still holds its own, mostly thanks to an experienced and awfully underused supporting cast. It is mostly a vehicle for Jennifer Lawrence, and she bares her body more so than her soul in an underwhelming role that is not serving her well.

Side note - Interesting to see that Hollywood began using the binary morality codes of the cold war era once again. Corrupt and ruthless comrades versus the humanitarian yet jaded Americans. I guess Cold War is not over after all.