Very good and dramatic film; being symbolic about current challenges in Russia, I think. However, in my opinion, one drawback of this intense spy thriller is that the portrayal of the Russian spy apparatus is rather pessimistic and nihilistic - lacking a humanistic and uplifting angle, I think. The whole story is very serious, set in Moscow and Vienna, spy capital of the world... Having had some contacts with female Russian spies in Vienna myself, I can safely say that they are not that fixated on manipulation and extraction as depicted in this film; and actually can be quite funny and amusing - even though I also think, in my experience, that female Russian spies may focus too much on sex, and not put enough emphasis on romance, when initiating contact with a person of interest :) However, 'Red Sparrow' also has a romantic element - between Russian and American Intelligence Officers - who work very well together to resolve challenges between the US and Russia in a dignified and peaceful way. So the whole story is very much a testament of peace and harmony in the International Community - and that each and everyone of us has the mystic power to manifest joy, love and harmony in our world :)