Red Sparrow review a jumbled erotic spy thriller with violence
Lawrence leads as Dominika in Red Sparrow a Moscow dancer turned spy. The film lurches between stylized wardrobe shots and graphic violence with a muddled plot and uneven performances. Despite striking locations and a few tense moments the story falters under clichés and sensationalism ending with a tired punitive mood.
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Open Oscar race shows five contenders for best picture
The Oscars face an unusually open field with five serious Best Picture contenders led by The Shape of Water and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Experts note shifts in the Academy's makeup and voting patterns, with traditional bets fading as new voices gain influence and diversity rises amid a nail biting season.
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