I had read so many reviews giving average or below average ratings, that I honestly thought this movie would be a bummer. NOT SO...

The good: excellent direction with subtle and gorgeous photography. And a terrific sound score by the magnificent James Newton Howard. More good: wonderfully balanced editing, almost like in a dance. Every other scene flows ever so naturally into the next one. I usually never pay much attention to editing, but when a movie is edited right, it really strengthens the power of the rythm of a movie.

More good: this story has got massive amounts of suspense. And it sparks! And it thrills. And it has drama, real true to life drama. 2 hours and 20 minutes flew by in a riveting woosh.

Even more good: excellent acting performances by all the actors involved. Jennifer Lawrence really does shine in her role, with a really fabulous acting performance. Terrific actors chemistry.

Not any bad? The story is a bit farfetched now and then. But so are many other spy movies. Let's say I dont give it a 10 for credibility, although I certainly did not think it was in any way silly.

More bad: There is quite a lot of nudity and some of these nude scenes are so cliche and worn out, that I wonder why they even choose to put these nude scenes in. Jennifer does look stunning though, that must be said...

Beware:there are also quite a few horribly, gruesome violent scenes, so this is definitely not a casual spy movie like James Bond and the likes. No jokes here. Serious heavy stuff with 2 torture scenes I had to skip because I found them to be too gruesome,so you have been warned...

The story: Jenifer Lawrence plays a Russian ballet dancer and she is extorted to become a spy or face death if she doesnt comply. Will she be able to survive the horrors of her ruthless masters?