Director Francis Lawrence... seems to have reasoned that, because Russian literature is so long and slow, making his movie long and slow would be the path to authenticity.

There is only so much Jennifer Lawrence can do in this set up.

Needlessly sadistic and often troubling in tone, some keen supporting performances can't save this uneven and forgetful film.

In post-Hunger Games mode, Jennifer Lawrence continues her streak of pushing the envelope. Even if her accent feels awkward at times, she is mostly convincing as a Slavic agent...