Sparrows Dance
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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2013
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A young woman, struggling with agoraphobia, hasn't left her New York apartment or seen anyone in over a year. However, when her toilet overflows, she is forced to call in the plumber.
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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
81 min
Release date:
23 Aug 2013
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$175,000
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Given that the opening shot shows the heroine on the toilet, what a nice surprise to find that this is a pure love story, told with elegance and simplicity on a low budget.
– Farran Smith Nehme,
New York Post,
23 Aug 2013
fresh:
Sparks' oddball, self-deprecatory charm and Ireland's uncertainties play off each other nicely as their eclectic tastes mesh; both characters are thrilled at finding someone who accepts and even welcomes the other's peculiarities.
– Ronnie Scheib,
Variety,
22 Aug 2013
fresh:
Marin Ireland and Paul Sparks deliver terrific performances in this charmingly quirky love story.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
22 Aug 2013
fresh:
[A] disarmingly offbeat romance ...
– Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
22 Aug 2013
fresh:
Basically a two-hander, Sparrows Dance could be easily adapted for the stage, but writer-director Noah Buschel uses plenty of cinematic tools to fancy up his simple story.
– Jesse Hassenger,
AV Club,
22 Aug 2013