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Little Fish

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Little Fish (2006)

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Reviews Counted: 20

Fresh: 17

Rotten:3

Average Rating: 6.6/10

Rated: R

Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release: Feb 24, 2006 Limited

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 that isn't so easy to answer. And for Tracy Heart... "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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  • After years of treading water in her career and redeeming herself after a troubled past, Tracy Heart (Blanchett) sets a goal of owning her own business. But the return of her ex-boyfriend and the criminal intentions of her brother threaten to tear apart her goals and test her relationship to her mother.
  • Will her dreams be enough to start a new life?
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    09/14/05
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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.

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    07/20/06
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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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    Matthew Turner
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    07/01/06
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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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    powerhouse acting, all around

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    03/09/06
    Chris Cabin
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Realistic characters brought to life by dramatic performances so strong you forget you're watching actors.

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    02/25/06
    Edward Douglas
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    Even with all it's many good points, it leads to an inevitable ending we see from the very beginning. One could do worse.

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    02/25/06
    Eric Lurio
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    While it may be too oppressively downbeat for some viewers, Little Fish nonetheless represents another triumph for Blanchett.

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    02/25/06
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    The acting talent on display surmounts all the obstacles he puts in their way.

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    02/24/06
    Shlomo Schwartzberg
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