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Kei
Chung Chun Lei
Bo
Mr. Fu Kim Tong
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Critic Reviews for Man Jeuk (The Sparrow) (Cultured Bird)
All Critics (16) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (15) | Rotten (1)
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A beautifully made, deliberately puzzling thriller...
April 17, 2011 | Full Review… -
Clearly a labour of love.
April 15, 2011 | Rating: 4/5 -
It's a sprightly comedy caper about a pickpocket gang that pays eccentric homage to French cinema.
April 14, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Pretty, energetic, funny.
April 14, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
An action film without guns or even that much violence, it unfurls like an elegant ballet.
December 29, 2008 | Full Review… -
Has a feather-light plot that flies in the face of credibility, but contains all the right components for an entertaining hit, like gracefully choreographed action sequences by martial arts veteran Yuen Biao, and a well-assembled cast.
October 18, 2008
Audience Reviews for Man Jeuk (The Sparrow) (Cultured Bird)
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Sep 29, 2009Quite slow and not the easiest to follow, but the scene at the end with no speaking is very well done and makes the movie worth a look. Also very nicely filmed street shots and I liked the black and white photography.Nicki M Super Reviewer
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Dec 30, 2008To never fails to bring a smile to my face, even when the plot is not making a lot of sense. Simon Yam has more charisma, screen persona and acting skills than all hollywood put together. Also, weird to see Ka Tung Lam not playing a villian.Tsubaki S Super Reviewer
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Oct 12, 2008Johnnie To takes a step away from the usual crime suspense films that have made him a successful director and producer. It really is different to see no guns in a To film, but in the end, <i>Sparrow</i> is vintage Johnnie To.<p>The story revolves around pickpocketing, but there really is more to it than that. You need to pay attention and follow the characters to get the full effect of what is going on. As usual the dialogue is at a minimum, which lets the acting and great cinematography tell the story. The minimal dialogue does tend to keep you in the dark, but that just makes the movie that much more entertaining.</p><p>With <i>Sparrow</i>, the background music is upbeat, jazzy, and it does wonders in this setting. It is almost as if it is a musical of sorts. This is a nice way to liven up a drama.</p><p>The cast is made up of actors that are no strangers to Johnnie To films. Simon Yam is the lead once again and he carries this picture with no problem. The beautiful Kelly Lin fills the shoes for the female lead and she carries the film where Yam doesn't. Ka Tung Lam, Wing-cheong Law, Hoi-Pang Lo, and Kenneth Cheung round out the supporting cast. Lam Suet also finds a role to play in here.</p><p><i>Sparrow</i> may be missing the great shootouts, cops, and gangsters that we are used to seeing, but that doesn't make this a bad film. This just shows that Johnnie To is able to take his directing style over to another type of genre. Don't be afraid to check this out if you are a Johnnie To fan.JY S Super Reviewer
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