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Shooting Fish

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Shooting Fish (1998)

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Reviews Counted: 27

Fresh: 16

Rotten:11

Average Rating: 5.9/10

Rated: PG

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Two young London con artists, one British, one American, live as lonely bachelors in their secret hideout apartment thinking of new ways to financially fleece their victims. When they hire Georgie,... Two young London con artists, one British, one American, live as lonely bachelors in their secret hideout apartment thinking of new ways to financially fleece their victims. When they hire Georgie, their new secretary, they don't take into account the effect she will have on their hearts. A great British pop soundtrack and the resplendent Kate Beckinsale do wonders for this breezy entry. [More]

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Stuart Townsend, Dan Futterman, Nickolas Grace

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Stuart Townsend, Dan Futterman, Nickolas Grace, Scott Charles

Director: Stefan Schwartz

Director: Stefan Schwartz
Producer: Richard Holmes
Screenwriter: Stefan Schwartz, Richard Holmes

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Feb 2, 1999

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Emanuel Levy
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The chemistry between the leads is undeniable

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

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A good, old-fashioned romantic comedy.

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
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A fast-paced English comedy that sparkles thanks to the performance of Kate Beckinsale.

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