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Little Fish (2006)

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Reviews Counted:20

Fresh:17

Rotten:3

Average Rating:6.6/10

Rated: 15

Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:21-07-2006

Synopsis: "I swim, I work, I sleep" - Tracy Heart How do you learn to love again when the pain of the past won't let you go? When you're 32 with a troubled history and a doubtful future, it's a question... "I swim, I work, I sleep" - Tracy Heart How do you learn to love again when the pain of the past won't let you go? When you're 32 with a troubled history and a doubtful future, it's a question that isn't so easy to answer. And for Tracy Heart (Cate Blanchett), it's a question she can no longer ignore. After four years of treading water and redeeming herself in the eyes of her hard-working single mother, she has set herself the humble goal of owning her own business. But the unexpected return of her ex-boyfriend Jonny (Dustin Nguyen), the criminal aspirations of her brother Ray (Martin Henderson) and the emotional draw of troubled family friend and ex-footy star Lionel Dawson (Hugo Weaving), creates friction for Tracy. Her dream soon becomes tangled with criminal boss, Bradley "The Jockey" Thompson (Sam Neill) with shattering consequences. As a result, Tracy's bond of trust with her mother Janelle (Noni Hazlehurst) is tested and she has to confront her fears to find happiness. A story about families. About lies. And about learning to love again. Academy Award winning actress Cate Blanchett (The Aviator, Elizabeth, The Missing, Veronica Guerin, The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Hugo Weaving (The Matrix) and Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, The Piano) join rising star Martin Henderson (Bride and Prejudice, Torque, The Ring), Dustin Nguyen (21 Jump Street) and an acclaimed Australian and New Zealand cast including Noni Hazlehurst, Lisa McCune, Susie Porter and Joel Tobeck. --© Official Site [More]

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, Martin Henderson

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, Martin Henderson, Noni Hazlehurst, Dustin Nguyen, Lisa McCune, Susie Porter, Linda Cropper, Daniela Farinacci, Ferdinand Hoang, Anh Do, Jason Chong, Anthony Wong

Director: Rowan Woods

Director: Rowan Woods
Studio: First Look

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Full Review Source: FilmFocus | comment Comment
07/23/06
Joe Utichi
Joe Utichi
FilmFocus
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07/22/06
David Edwards
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07/22/06
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07/22/06
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07/20/06
Time Out
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Blanchett is superb as Tracy, a recognisable and believable character attempting to put her past behind her.

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07/20/06
Matthew Turner
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07/01/06
BBC
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Blanchett is at her best in a complex, gripping role.... Weaving is a revelation, going completely against type.

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07/01/06
Rich Cline
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10/18/08
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Little Fish will leave you full of admiration for its undeniable craft, but perhaps also not entirely sure what its point is.

Full Review Source: musicOMH.com | comment Comment
06/19/07
Anton Bitel
Anton Bitel
musicOMH.com

powerhouse acting, all around

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
03/09/06
Chris Cabin
Chris Cabin
Filmcritic.com

Despite the slow and sluggish pacing, "Little Fish" extracts some excellent performances from its star cast.

Full Review Source: Sympatico.ca | comment Comment
02/27/06
Angela Baldassarre
Angela Baldassarre
Sympatico.ca

A small film with a big cast, Little Fish is notable for its performances.

Full Review Source: Newark Star-Ledger | comment Comment
02/27/06
Lisa Rose
Lisa Rose
Newark Star-Ledger

Somber but beautifully played, Little Fish handles drug addiction in a manner unthinkable in mainstream films.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
02/26/06
Daniel Eagan
Daniel Eagan
Film Journal International

Realistic characters brought to life by dramatic performances so strong you forget you're watching actors.

Full Review Source: ComingSoon.net | comment Comment
02/25/06
Edward Douglas
Edward Douglas
ComingSoon.net

Even with all it's many good points, it leads to an inevitable ending we see from the very beginning. One could do worse.

Full Review Source: Greenwich Village Gazette | comment Comment
02/25/06
Eric Lurio
Eric Lurio
Greenwich Village Gazette

While it may be too oppressively downbeat for some viewers, Little Fish nonetheless represents another triumph for Blanchett.

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
02/25/06
Timothy Knight
Timothy Knight
Reel.com

The acting talent on display surmounts all the obstacles he puts in their way.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
02/24/06
Shlomo Schwartzberg
Shlomo Schwartzberg
Boxoffice Magazine

Fiercely loose and less ragged than it first appears, this story of persistent addiction and fragile recovery plays out in Sydney, Australia's blue-collar suburbs and features powerhouse performances by its stars.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
02/24/06
Maitland McDonagh
Maitland McDonagh
TV Guide's Movie Guide

If you say you'd watch Cate Blanchett in anything, here's your chance to prove it.

Full Review Source: New York Post | comment 1 Comment
02/24/06
Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith
New York Post
 
 
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