Saturday, 31 March 2012

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Yes, the title wouldn't exactly 'invite you in'. Saw this on the big screen and it is a very nice film. It has: Emily Blunt (The Adjustment Bureau which I loved), Ewan McGregor (is there anyone who has been thanked from the Academy Awards stage more often than he, for being a delight to work with?), Kristin Scott Thomas (Four Weddings and a Funeral, which was great as was she), and Amr Waked as a very rich sheikh (of whom I know nothing, but I liked his performance).

The title is about the sheikh's desire to create something, with a 'commentary' on British politics being the driving force, and a budding friendship / romance as well. There is also a funny bedroom scene that still makes me chuckle (let me know if you agree).

I found the shooting style unusual: long shots that are 'cropped' tightly on one side of the shot but show extraneous visuals on the other e.g. looking into the glass windows of an office from afar as the key visual, with the lower floor totally empty, but the upper floor showing people's legs at their desks or tables - certainly this must have been deliberate?

I'd see it again.
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  1. Anonymous31 March 2012 at 18:51

    Hi Cuz - I look forward to watching this Salmon Fishing flick. I am curious about what you loved so much about The Adjustment Bureau (other than the beautiful Emily Blunt). I certainly enjoyed the always attractive Matt Damon but found the the movie dragged on the one hand and was trying to hard to be cool on the other. xo cuz Margaret

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    1. Derek2 April 2012 at 10:44

      Cuzzie - I didn't find The Adjustment Bureau dragged. I loved the concept - that there is a 'plan' for people's lives - and that the plan can be challenged and changed. I loved the chemistry of Blunt and Damon (and both are lovely to watch). I liked the political aspect and the 'what if' ('plan') scenarios of speeches etc. I liked the rebellion of one of the insiders in helping Damon. And I loved that love conquered or can change it all.

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