Linbeymusol Wonderful character development!

Forumrxes Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

AshUnow This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

The Movie Diorama Never underestimate a quirky British romcom, even if its title sounds ludicrously bizarre. Immediately strange questions appear in your mind like fish out of water. "Is there actually water in Yemen?" or "Does anyone know how to fish in Yemen?". Fortunately, your questions will be briefly answered in this charming tale. A fisheries expert is recruited to theorise the potential of shipping salmon to the Yemen at the behest of a rich sheikh. Whilst undergoing the project, the scientist starts to fall in love with an advising businesswoman. This well intentioned adaptation flows past the typical romantic clichés to create a calm chilled drama that feels succinctly sweet and tender. A screenplay that is able to capture the faith-based metaphor of making the impossible possible, it surprisingly feels like a relatable story albeit a reserved one. The dialogue balances humour and heartfelt emotion to bring the characters to life as they interact with each other swimmingly. McGregor's clumsy behaviour compliments Blunt's elegant humanity to create a juxtaposing, yet emotionally investing, relationship. It's not the most developed romance, and sure it could've had some more time to soak up all that Yemeni water, but the rapid pacing ensures the quirky story is at the forefront without resulting to melodrama. Fantastic central performances, with Blunt being the stronger contender as she conveys a cluster of emotions. Major credit to Scott Thomas who was effortlessly hilarious with her deadpan delivery, she needs to be in more comedies. The big criticism I have is with the ending, I don't buy into it. Felt far too forced where in reality there is no way she would've made that decision, let's face it. Also would've liked more exploration towards the individuals who oppose the project, would've made for better narrative conflict. In saying that though, Salmon Fishing is a quaint romcom that, whilst remains reserved, is sure to put a smile on your face without being fishy.

Kirpianuscus it has the gift to seem be an Oriental fairy tale. or only a parable. about a strange dream, about a strange man, about a woman and about the new version of Harun al Rashid. and this status does it interesting. because Ewan McGregory does his best , because Kristin Scott Thomas does a real surprise in eccentric role, because Emily Blunt is the perfect nuance for define the picture. the old clichés makes story roll and the tension is almost refreshing. a film about fishing, salmon and Yemen. with few lovely sentimental embroideries. and moral lessons in perfect state. nothing new.or complicated. but seductive for British flavor, good Arab leader, miracle as result of ambition and frustration. and decent acting.

grantss A fisheries expert, Dr Alfred Jones (played by Ewan McGregor), is hired by a wealthy sheikh to introduce salmon fishing to the desert of the Yemen.Weak. Starts faltering, treading a fine line between quirkily amusing and nerdily dull. Just when it seems like quirkily amusing may just win out, it all just falls apart with some silly contrivances. Very silly and disappointing ending.Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt are dull, but that's what is required for their characters. Kristin Scott-Thomas is probably the pick of the performances, as the cynical, always-thinking-of-an-angle PM's PR person.

bjarias ..This film might seem cute and all, but it totally exemplifies in almost two hour long detail what is wrong with our world today. There's a very small number of folks having somehow obtained the resources to do whatever they so please, even if it comes up being the most outrageous plan possible. We can all go and have a laugh about it, but it's as far from humorous as possible. It would not be enough to just go where nature deems illogical.. no, you must create an unnatural environment at any cost to satisfy an absurd whim, of in all places, a country being totally torn apart by conflict. Overall it's fairly well acted, and produced (even though the plot just boils down to another dashed romance). In today's world, with all the extreme issues that need to be dealt with, it highlights just how far off course we've gone. When the concept of such a story represents 'entertainment'.. without thought to it's context and ultimate meaning, we are in serious trouble. Films about real life threatening consequences are so much needed.. this comes up well short of being one. Yea.. some would say hey it's just a rom-com.. it is, but one not sending a very promising message.