Starring Ewan McGregor as Fred and Emily Blunt as Harriet, this is a somewhat stereotypical
a middle aged loser meets RomCom.
I might call it a true romantic comedy, between a man and a fish, or perhaps the two men, Fred and Sheik Muhammed (the very handsome Amr Waked). Harriet and her boyfriend Robert are in 3rd place. Harriet and Fred are the least appealing couple ever.
Directed by Lasse Hallstrom, his signature languid and mystical style is apparent throughout.
This was a homework assignment for church so one of the discussion questions is the question of faith, whether you believe in transporting fish to the desert, and not wild fish but farmed fish. Fred starts off very doubtful but the power of the Sheik's money proves a strong incentive for everyone that controls Fred.
What else was sterotypical? The British invasion of the Middle East, the rich sheik who buys whatever he wants, the terrorism, the working woman who can't find love, the middle aged loser, the bossy politico(a) [Kristen Scott Thomas].
The bright point? No bad movie with Emily Blunt in it.
* * * of 5
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