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“Majidi creates a tale more resonant then
most domestic children’s films and literary works covering the same
ground... Reza Naji is simply wonderful... this sweet little film
deserves to be discovered.” “Wonderfully moving.” "A sweet and uplifting humanistic fable that celebrates
the joys of community and pastoral life over a harried and
materialistic urban existence.” 3 1/2 of 4 Stars! "Sad, poignant and suspenseful, "Sparrows" is a showcase
for Majidi's "Certainly one of the most entertaining films from Iran
to have reached these shores, “The Song of Sparrows” is a fable through
which writer-director Majid Majidi shares his view of God, humanity and
the ostrich. He finds grace — in majestic, offbeat and sometimes
hilarious forms, respectively — in each..” "Beautifully shot and bursting with life... opens your
eyes and warms your heart.” “Confidently
directed in a pleasing package... a
metaphor-driven tale of moral decline and redemption. The story, spiked
with gentle humor, moves smoothly... Striking and elegant.” “The Song of Sparrows is delicate
and
sturdy. Karim's adventures in the vast Iranian capital are eye-opening
— for him and for us. The film's pastoral vistas are as much a marvel.” Slant Magazine- Andrew Schenker “Quirky, hilarious and touching.” FOUR STARS Metromix- Alexis L. Loinaz “Terrific… flickers with its own humanist poetry…” FOUR STARS Living in Cinema - Craig Kennedy “A leisurely and lovely picture, well worth seeing." Salon.com - Andrew O'Hehir “Deeply humanistic... Beautifully crafted, often sentimental, sometimes humorous." Variety - Alissa Simons “Soulful.” “Positively profound... Chalk up
Majid
Majidi’s latest drama as another poetic gem for Iranian cinema.” “A
celebration not of poverty, like Slumdog
Millionaire, but of humility, generosity and kindness... a
serio-charming slice of Iranian neo-realism…a culture-contrast comedy” “Razor-sharp
direction.” “A briskly likeable comedy
from Iranian director Majid Majidi” “Majidi's artfully-composed film is a portrait of
happenstance and perseverance... With its sweeping cinematography,
utterly
affectless acting, and humane perspective, The Song of Sparrows was a
treat in every sense of the word.” “A parable of corruption, and eventual redemption." “Splendid
images of the Iranian landscape rise to the screen and then subside,
like moments in a kaleidoscope.” “Mr. Naji…is a wonder to behold… the Iranian filmmaker
offers another winner.”
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