Red Sparrow is the 1984 of modern cinema. The plot is remarkably well-written, and conveys the idea of a realistic story. But evidently its purpose is not to become a documentary. The bold decision of carrying the cold war atmosphere to the very present day, the journey from citizen to sparrow, both very successfully let the audience question their humanity, their personality.

The inhumane violence doesn't cause discomfort. The nudity doesn't distract. They only cause pain, the pain one should feel watching a human be deprived of the basic merits which render them something more than a hairless ape.

The plot aside, the movie is overall well executed. The directing never gets confusing despite the intricate script and multiple location changes, and the cinematography mostly stands up, even though the less important sets appear to have been rather poorly decorated. The visual effects are realistic as they should be, and alongside the makeup result in the highly engaging violence scenes. The acting meets the highest standards as well, and it definitely seems that the actors understand the characters and in so doing they can convey the arcs successfully.