DLAznMovies.com: Sparrow

Genre: Romance, Melodrama
Starring: Simon Yam, Kelly Lin, Lam Ka-tung, Lam Suet, Kate Tsui
Release year: 2008
Language: Chinese - Cantonese/Mandarin
Subtitle: English

SYNOPSIS:
‘Sparrow’ is a common word used in Hong Kong street slang for pickpocket. The term refers to the special dexterity needed to pluck people’s wallets from their pockets… and possibly also to the necessity of having the flutter away quickly should one be discovered.
Kei is one such ‘sparrow’ – and a very professional one at that. He and his three partners earn a good living from digging deep into the pockets of oblivious passers-by moving along the crowded urban canyons of Hong Kong. As far as Kei’s concerned, it’s all he needs to live a carefree life. Whenever he is not going about his business he loves to ride about the city on his bicycle photographing street scenes with his Rolleiflex camera. One day the gorgeous Chun Lei comes into his sights. Kei is fascinated. But behind Chun Lei’s good looks lurks a mysterious past. Kei falls in love with her – and he is not the only one. After having managed to turn the heads of his three colleagues, she reveals her true intentions. The sparrows are to steal a key that is of great importance to her. At first the task seems simple. But then another interested party appears on the scene in the shape of shy tycoon Mr Yen...

RATING: 8.5/10
USER RATING:

REVIEW:
" It’s quintessentially a love story that comes as breezy as a chance encounter, leaving nothing forced (unlike many cringe worthy romance flick that always choke romance down audience’s throat). But then again, it’s about delicate manipulation and deception among a bunch of pickpockets. The best part about Sparrow would be how the Director and his collaborators managed to merger both settings together to form a memorable love story.

Without over dramatizing the human emotions, Sparrow was effective in pulling out the different facets of love. From the luring attraction of the first encounter that set the heart fluttering, the foolish moments of the love struck and finally to the ultimate acts of sacrifice, are delicately described in this movie.

However, it’s not lovey dovey all the way as Sparrow touches on the ambiguity of human that weave a bland of noir feeling about it. Kelly Lin shines as the mysterious woman who charms effortlessly into the hearts of men with questionable jobs. Her portrayal of a frail helpless woman who is undeterred in seeking resolution for her dilemma was as joyful to watch as Simon Yam’s performance.

Simon Yam had once again subtly slipped in another fine performance for Director Johnnie To after so many collaborations. There isn’t any emotional scene for him but he captures viewer’s heart with his restrain charms. Why on earth has Simon Yam not received more acting awards for his acting performance? The last one that he gotten an award for was during PTU and let’s hope that he will received another one for his performance in Sparrow.

Captivating Actors aside, this movie relies heavily on it’s soundtrack and cinematography to deliver this “moody” piece of work. “Moody” in the sense that it does not mean grumpy but the type of emotional delights that it set the viewers in than impressing with the intricate of the plotting and showmanship.

The amazing soundtracks by Fred Avril & Xavier Jamaux are pretty much the soul of this film if Kelly Lin and Simon Yam represent the bodies. The catchy beats from the jazz mixed with a distinct bland of oriental tunes, resulting in a light hearted sexy sensual smooth mood that easily to fall for.

It’s coupled with great cinematic that is like a cinematic love letter to the city of Hong Kong. With an eye for the iconic features that define Hong Kong, this majestic sweeping viewpoint actually transform the busy city into a city that’s as lovely as Paris itself, helping to create the lovely feeling in the air.

Sparrow is a simple story that ultimately relies on the story teller, the soundtracks and cinematic angles to create atmospheric medium to fall in love with. Not everyone falls in love the same way but if you happen to like whimsical spontaneous chain of events and don’t relies on cringe worthy manner to tell you that love is in the air, Sparrow might just steal your heart. "

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

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