and ex-CIA intelligence officer Jason Matthews uses that coolness to his advantage in Red Sparrow, his red-hot debut spy thriller. Matthews writes a smart, intriguing tale rooted in his own ...

“Red Sparrow” isn’t just a fast-paced thriller — it’s a first-rate novel as noteworthy for its superior style as for its gripping depiction of a secretive world. While many former CIA ...

The timing couldn’t be better for “Red Sparrow” to sweep into theaters with its story of a Russian spy and an American spy trying to outwit one another. As one character in the thriller ...

Red Sparrow 2.5 out of 5 ... Haythe (screenplay), Jason Matthews (novel) Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts Genre: Mystery, Thriller Rated: R for strong violence ...