J. To invites us to a dance. Plainness.Lightness. Four men pick pockets. A girl steals four hearts. A camera.The same caress.
Did you like "The Mission", this almost silent action movie? Did you marvel at the first magical five minutes of "Breaking News"? Then you will enjoy "the Sparrow" because
J. To invites us to a dance. Plainness.Lightness. Four men pick pockets. A girl steals four hearts. A camera.The same caress.
Did you like "The Mission", this almost silent action movie? Did you marvel at the first magical five minutes of "Breaking News"? Then you will enjoy "the Sparrow" because you will find again To's touch: skill, virtuosity and above all pleasure. Plots are "thin" but efficient, and we are quickly tricked into following the different characters. Once again, with not much of a story and a beautiful music J. To portrays his city (Hong Kong). A ballet of umbrellas adds the final touch to something rare: make much with little. Smiles and jubilation.
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