Who knew that “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” would be so much fun? The new romantic dramedy with the unusual name somehow interweaves a romance amidst the backdrop of British politics and fly fishing in the Middle East. It helps that the film is helmed by “Chocolat” and “The Cider House Rules” director Lasse Hallstrom and features a strong, talented and eclectic cast that including Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott-Thomas. McGregor is the scientist reluctantly involved in a UK project to bring fishing in the Highlands of Yemen, Blunt is the political expert in charge of bringing the two sides together, while Scott-Thomas is the UK official in charge of getting good publicity from it. Unconventional, charming and often spot-on funny, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” is a very British-flavored comedy based on the fictional novel by Paul Torday. McGregor and Blunt share nice chemistry, but it’s the witty Scott-Thomas who nearly steals the movie as the caustic UK official who knows everything about everyone; her facial expressions and witty one-liners are chief highlights of the film. Also memorable is Egyptian actor Amr Waked as the Sheikh Muhammed, who'll do nearly anything, including spending millions of his own money, to bring his favorite sport to his country. Waked, normally a serious character actor in such films as “Syriana” and “Contagion,” has a goofy, endearing charm suited for mass appeal. “Salmon Fishing’s” premise is implausible and predictable down the stretch, but the actors and director make it work enough to make you forget that most of the time. Entertaining and charming, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” is one of the year’s better romantic comedies that both sexes should find appealing.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen - B
Rated PG-13, 112 minutes
Who knew that “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” would be so much fun? The new romantic dramedy with the unusual name somehow interweaves a romance amidst the backdrop of British politics and fly fishing in the Middle East. It helps that the film is helmed by “Chocolat” and “The Cider House Rules” director Lasse Hallstrom and features a strong, talented and eclectic cast that including Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott-Thomas. McGregor is the scientist reluctantly involved in a UK project to bring fishing in the Highlands of Yemen, Blunt is the political expert in charge of bringing the two sides together, while Scott-Thomas is the UK official in charge of getting good publicity from it. Unconventional, charming and often spot-on funny, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” is a very British-flavored comedy based on the fictional novel by Paul Torday. McGregor and Blunt share nice chemistry, but it’s the witty Scott-Thomas who nearly steals the movie as the caustic UK official who knows everything about everyone; her facial expressions and witty one-liners are chief highlights of the film. Also memorable is Egyptian actor Amr Waked as the Sheikh Muhammed, who'll do nearly anything, including spending millions of his own money, to bring his favorite sport to his country. Waked, normally a serious character actor in such films as “Syriana” and “Contagion,” has a goofy, endearing charm suited for mass appeal. “Salmon Fishing’s” premise is implausible and predictable down the stretch, but the actors and director make it work enough to make you forget that most of the time. Entertaining and charming, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” is one of the year’s better romantic comedies that both sexes should find appealing.
Who knew that “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” would be so much fun? The new romantic dramedy with the unusual name somehow interweaves a romance amidst the backdrop of British politics and fly fishing in the Middle East. It helps that the film is helmed by “Chocolat” and “The Cider House Rules” director Lasse Hallstrom and features a strong, talented and eclectic cast that including Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott-Thomas. McGregor is the scientist reluctantly involved in a UK project to bring fishing in the Highlands of Yemen, Blunt is the political expert in charge of bringing the two sides together, while Scott-Thomas is the UK official in charge of getting good publicity from it. Unconventional, charming and often spot-on funny, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” is a very British-flavored comedy based on the fictional novel by Paul Torday. McGregor and Blunt share nice chemistry, but it’s the witty Scott-Thomas who nearly steals the movie as the caustic UK official who knows everything about everyone; her facial expressions and witty one-liners are chief highlights of the film. Also memorable is Egyptian actor Amr Waked as the Sheikh Muhammed, who'll do nearly anything, including spending millions of his own money, to bring his favorite sport to his country. Waked, normally a serious character actor in such films as “Syriana” and “Contagion,” has a goofy, endearing charm suited for mass appeal. “Salmon Fishing’s” premise is implausible and predictable down the stretch, but the actors and director make it work enough to make you forget that most of the time. Entertaining and charming, “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” is one of the year’s better romantic comedies that both sexes should find appealing.
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