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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... "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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    Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
    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.

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    06/19/07
    Anton Bitel
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    07/22/06
    David Edwards
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    07/22/06
    Peter Bradshaw
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    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    07/20/06
    Time Out

    Blanchett is superb as Tracy, a recognisable and believable character attempting to put her past behind her.

    Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
    07/20/06
    Matthew Turner
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    07/01/06
    BBC

    Blanchett is at her best in a complex, gripping role.... Weaving is a revelation, going completely against type.

    Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
    07/01/06
    Rich Cline
    Rich Cline
    Shadows on the Wall

    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
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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
    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
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