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“Salmon Fishing In The Yemen” is an entertaining ,original film about a Fisheries expert who gets involved in a bizarre plan to introduce salmon fishing into the desert land of Yemen at the whim of a rich Arab sheikh. Salmon fishing is his passion and he is prepared to spend millions to achieve his dream. Ewan McGregor plays the somewhat abrasive and unlikeable Fisheries man and he hooks up with Emily Blunt’s investment house official and tries to put this unlikely scheme into effect. McGregor’s marriage has hit a rocky patch while Blunt’s boyfriend is in Afghanistan. Will the pair find love as they strive to introduce salmon into the Yemen ? The film is part comedy , mostly originating from Kirsten Scott Thomas’s Prime Ministers Press Officer ,and part romance. Although I thought the film was a little overlong , I quite enjoyed it , mostly for its quirky and unusual storyline.
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This review is from: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen [DVD] (DVD)
The beautifully written script elevates this fishy tale above the norm, and turns a unique storyline into something highly watchable. It somehow manages to combine inspiration, sentimentally and comedy – in equal measure – into the mix of this quirky little film, without any of those aspects being overdone. Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt give outstanding performances, whilst Kristen Scott-Thomas almost steals the show as the sharper-than-nails acerbic Prime Minister’s Press Secretary, snapping and barking at everyone, with great comedic effect, in order to get the story she wants.
Whilst this was never going to be a box-office record breaker (and probably only really appeals to a small percentage of the population who like ‘quirky’, ‘British’ and ‘gentle’), it is definitely one to be recommended. As unlikely as the subject appears to be, it somehow works. Probably because it doesn’t try to be too clever, but, instead, shows up human frailties and injects that little bit of something we all need … faith that it will all come right in the end.
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This review is from: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen [DVD] (DVD)
The story is unusual to say the least. A hugely wealthy Sheikh from The Yemen makes enquiries via his British PA (Emily Blunt) as to whether he can pull off his vision for creating a salmon fishing lake in the middle of the dessert.
The Prime Minster’s press officer (played superbly by Kristin Scott Thomas) gets wind of this and jumps on it to secure some feel-good news between Arab-UK relations instead of the endless war stories. Ewan McGregor plays a boring, unhappily married salmon expert (rather well I might add) and helps the Sheikh to make his vision a reality although he takes some persuading that it is even possible.
There is great humanity to this story. Everyone is on a personal journey as well and there are plenty of laughs and tears along the way as we embark upon this unlikely love story.
I love Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt anyway so this was always going to be a winner for me.
Great story, great acting, great scenery and goes to show what we can achieve if you have a little faith. Would definitely recommend if you’re into all these things. I really enjoyed it.
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“The Prime Minister has his rod in his hand”,
“Salmon Fishing In The Yemen” is an entertaining ,original film about a Fisheries expert who gets involved in a bizarre plan to introduce salmon fishing into the desert land of Yemen at the whim of a rich Arab sheikh. Salmon fishing is his passion and he is prepared to spend millions to achieve his dream. Ewan McGregor plays the somewhat abrasive and unlikeable Fisheries man and he hooks up with Emily Blunt’s investment house official and tries to put this unlikely scheme into effect. McGregor’s marriage has hit a rocky patch while Blunt’s boyfriend is in Afghanistan. Will the pair find love as they strive to introduce salmon into the Yemen ? The film is part comedy , mostly originating from Kirsten Scott Thomas’s Prime Ministers Press Officer ,and part romance. Although I thought the film was a little overlong , I quite enjoyed it , mostly for its quirky and unusual storyline.
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|Fishing for faith,
The beautifully written script elevates this fishy tale above the norm, and turns a unique storyline into something highly watchable. It somehow manages to combine inspiration, sentimentally and comedy – in equal measure – into the mix of this quirky little film, without any of those aspects being overdone. Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt give outstanding performances, whilst Kristen Scott-Thomas almost steals the show as the sharper-than-nails acerbic Prime Minister’s Press Secretary, snapping and barking at everyone, with great comedic effect, in order to get the story she wants.
Whilst this was never going to be a box-office record breaker (and probably only really appeals to a small percentage of the population who like ‘quirky’, ‘British’ and ‘gentle’), it is definitely one to be recommended. As unlikely as the subject appears to be, it somehow works. Probably because it doesn’t try to be too clever, but, instead, shows up human frailties and injects that little bit of something we all need … faith that it will all come right in the end.
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|Very nice, feel-good film,
The story is unusual to say the least. A hugely wealthy Sheikh from The Yemen makes enquiries via his British PA (Emily Blunt) as to whether he can pull off his vision for creating a salmon fishing lake in the middle of the dessert.
The Prime Minster’s press officer (played superbly by Kristin Scott Thomas) gets wind of this and jumps on it to secure some feel-good news between Arab-UK relations instead of the endless war stories. Ewan McGregor plays a boring, unhappily married salmon expert (rather well I might add) and helps the Sheikh to make his vision a reality although he takes some persuading that it is even possible.
There is great humanity to this story. Everyone is on a personal journey as well and there are plenty of laughs and tears along the way as we embark upon this unlikely love story.
I love Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt anyway so this was always going to be a winner for me.
Great story, great acting, great scenery and goes to show what we can achieve if you have a little faith. Would definitely recommend if you’re into all these things. I really enjoyed it.
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