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Shooting Fish (1997)

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Average Rating: 5.8/10
Reviews Counted: 28
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Average Rating: 5.2/10
Critic Reviews: 5
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Calling to mind the whimsical, swinging London comedies of the 1960s, such as the Blake Edwards Pink Panther films and the collaborations of The Beatles with director Richard Lester, this frantic romantic comedy is an airy, pop example of the British New Wave. Dylan Dan Futterman and Jez Stuart Townsend are friends from opposite sides of the Atlantic using their special skills -- Dylan is a slick-talking American, while Jez is a humble British computer expert -- to bilk England's wealthy. Both

PG, 1 hr. 45 min.

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Directed By: Stefan Schwartz

Written By: Stefan Schwartz, Richard Holmes

In Theaters: May 1, 1998 Wide

On DVD: Jan 19, 1999

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Critic Reviews for Shooting Fish

All Critics (41) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (16) | Rotten (12) | DVD (2)

The chemistry between the leads is undeniable

June 11, 2005 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

Dan Futterman, Stuart Townsend and, especially, Kate Beckinsale have enough charisma for this film and a sequel or two.

August 16, 2002 Full Review | Comment

Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

A good, old-fashioned romantic comedy.

March 17, 2002 Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

Goatdog's Movies Source: Goatdog's Movies

Source: Goatdog's Movies

A fast-paced English comedy that sparkles thanks to the performance of Kate Beckinsale.

March 2, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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It was alright...

October 17, 2006

Leigh Ryan

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Brilliant film and very funny.

July 9, 2007

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Barry Lappin

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