"Red Sparrow" received mixed reviews from critics, with an approval rating of 68% on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie was praised for its performances, particularly Jennifer Lawrence, and its well-crafted espionage thriller plot.
As Dominika and Nathaniel engage in a game of espionage, they develop a complex and intimate relationship. The two spies engage in a series of mental and physical manipulations, trying to outsmart each other.
The movie revolves around Dominika Egorova (Jennifer Lawrence), a Russian ballerina who is recruited by the Russian intelligence agency, SVR, to become a spy. She is trained by the agency's ruthless and skilled officer, Artem (Alexander Skarsgård).
Meanwhile, Nathaniel Nash (Joel Edgerton) is a CIA trainee who is assigned to Moscow to gather intelligence. He is paired with a seasoned officer, Marjorie Palmiotti (Nicole Kidman).