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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, stars Ewan McGregor as Fred Jones, a fisheries expert who is approached by Harriet (Emily Blunt) with a plan to introduce salmon into the waterways of Yemen. Despite Fred’s protests, he soon finds himself working on a project that seems not only frivolous but absolutely unfeasible in the arid land of Yemen. But as the mission begins, they soon find that hope can spring – even in the most unexpected places!
Written by Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty, Slumdog Millionaire), directed by Lasse Hallström (Chocolat) and featuring hilarious performances from the stellar cast, Salmon Fishing is an unmissable tale of overcoming the odds!
Written by Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty, Slumdog Millionaire), directed by Lasse Hallström (Chocolat) and featuring hilarious performances from the stellar cast, Salmon Fishing is an unmissable tale of overcoming the odds!
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75 of 75 people found the following review helpful
By L. Davidson
VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
"Salmon Fishing In The Yemen" is an entertaining ,original film about a Fisheries expert who gets involved in a bizarre plan to introduce salmon fishing into the desert land of Yemen at the whim of a rich Arab sheikh. Salmon fishing is his passion and he is prepared to spend millions to achieve his dream. Ewan McGregor plays the somewhat abrasive and unlikeable Fisheries man and he hooks up with Emily Blunt's investment house official and tries to put this unlikely scheme into effect. McGregor's marriage has hit a rocky patch while Blunt's boyfriend is in Afghanistan. Will the pair find love as they strive to introduce salmon into the Yemen ? The film is part comedy , mostly originating from Kirsten Scott Thomas's Prime Ministers Press Officer ,and part romance. Although I thought the film was a little overlong , I quite enjoyed it , mostly for its quirky and unusual storyline.
80 of 83 people found the following review helpful
By Sharon
Format:DVD
The beautifully written script elevates this fishy tale above the norm, and turns a unique storyline into something highly watchable. It somehow manages to combine inspiration, sentimentally and comedy - in equal measure - into the mix of this quirky little film, without any of those aspects being overdone. Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt give outstanding performances, whilst Kristen Scott-Thomas almost steals the show as the sharper-than-nails acerbic Prime Minister's Press Secretary, snapping and barking at everyone, with great comedic effect, in order to get the story she wants.
Whilst this was never going to be a box-office record breaker (and probably only really appeals to a small percentage of the population who like 'quirky', 'British' and 'gentle'), it is definitely one to be recommended. As unlikely as the subject appears to be, it somehow works. Probably because it doesn't try to be too clever, but, instead, shows up human frailties and injects that little bit of something we all need ... faith that it will all come right in the end.
Whilst this was never going to be a box-office record breaker (and probably only really appeals to a small percentage of the population who like 'quirky', 'British' and 'gentle'), it is definitely one to be recommended. As unlikely as the subject appears to be, it somehow works. Probably because it doesn't try to be too clever, but, instead, shows up human frailties and injects that little bit of something we all need ... faith that it will all come right in the end.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By read.a.book
Format:DVD
The story is unusual to say the least. A hugely wealthy Sheikh from The Yemen makes enquiries via his British PA (Emily Blunt) as to whether he can pull off his vision for creating a salmon fishing lake in the middle of the dessert.
The Prime Minster's press officer (played superbly by Kristin Scott Thomas) gets wind of this and jumps on it to secure some feel-good news between Arab-UK relations instead of the endless war stories. Ewan McGregor plays a boring, unhappily married salmon expert (rather well I might add) and helps the Sheikh to make his vision a reality although he takes some persuading that it is even possible.
There is great humanity to this story. Everyone is on a personal journey as well and there are plenty of laughs and tears along the way as we embark upon this unlikely love story.
I love Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt anyway so this was always going to be a winner for me.
Great story, great acting, great scenery and goes to show what we can achieve if you have a little faith. Would definitely recommend if you're into all these things. I really enjoyed it.
The Prime Minster's press officer (played superbly by Kristin Scott Thomas) gets wind of this and jumps on it to secure some feel-good news between Arab-UK relations instead of the endless war stories. Ewan McGregor plays a boring, unhappily married salmon expert (rather well I might add) and helps the Sheikh to make his vision a reality although he takes some persuading that it is even possible.
There is great humanity to this story. Everyone is on a personal journey as well and there are plenty of laughs and tears along the way as we embark upon this unlikely love story.
I love Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt anyway so this was always going to be a winner for me.
Great story, great acting, great scenery and goes to show what we can achieve if you have a little faith. Would definitely recommend if you're into all these things. I really enjoyed it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Salmon fishing in the Yemen is a DVD which I would recommend to all as it is one of the funniest films which I have watched in a long time which did not depend on innuendos to bring on the canned laughter.
The main characters of the film were of course Fred Jones acted by Ewan McGregor a fisheries expert who is approached by Harriet acted by Emily Blunt with a plan to introduce salmon fishing to the desert covered Yemen to please her very rich employer Sheikh Muhammad (Amr Waked - Syriana). Harriet is his personal assistant and her character works brilliant with Fred Jones as her very glowing personality really seems to bounce of Fred Jones as he really is the most straight laced character who seems to come alive just being in the company of Harriet before meeting Harriet the only other living thing to bring happiness to Fred's face was being with his prized fish. As always Ewan McGregor's acting is first class and he gives a two dimensional character some soul, as I know through the film Asperger's was mentioned and it would really explain the personality of Fred. Like all romances there are problems along the way which come from very unsuspecting sources and some created by one of my favourite actresses Kristen Scott Thomas. Kristen Scott Thomas was the one character who always brought a smile to my face and she acts the very loud and sometimes very unlikeable Patricia Maxwell the Spin Doctor who controls her home as she does the government. This character could really make a story out of an ant hill but when she decides Afghanistan is getting too much bad press which was making the government look bad therefore this new venture of bringing fly fishing to the Yemen is the perfect story for the government to look good for a change.... Read more ›
The main characters of the film were of course Fred Jones acted by Ewan McGregor a fisheries expert who is approached by Harriet acted by Emily Blunt with a plan to introduce salmon fishing to the desert covered Yemen to please her very rich employer Sheikh Muhammad (Amr Waked - Syriana). Harriet is his personal assistant and her character works brilliant with Fred Jones as her very glowing personality really seems to bounce of Fred Jones as he really is the most straight laced character who seems to come alive just being in the company of Harriet before meeting Harriet the only other living thing to bring happiness to Fred's face was being with his prized fish. As always Ewan McGregor's acting is first class and he gives a two dimensional character some soul, as I know through the film Asperger's was mentioned and it would really explain the personality of Fred. Like all romances there are problems along the way which come from very unsuspecting sources and some created by one of my favourite actresses Kristen Scott Thomas. Kristen Scott Thomas was the one character who always brought a smile to my face and she acts the very loud and sometimes very unlikeable Patricia Maxwell the Spin Doctor who controls her home as she does the government. This character could really make a story out of an ant hill but when she decides Afghanistan is getting too much bad press which was making the government look bad therefore this new venture of bringing fly fishing to the Yemen is the perfect story for the government to look good for a change.... Read more ›
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By C. Swain
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Kristin Scott Thomas, as the Prime Minister's Press Officer, steals her scenes in this wonderfully unusual movie.
Ewan McGregor's boring and mundane life (personal and working) is disrupted by an approach from an Arab Sheik's investment company representative (Emily Blunt), who has an "unfeasible" and wacky proposition to introduce salmon fishing in Yemen. McGregor's scepticism slowly evaporates as he meets the enigmatic Sheik and falls more and more for Emily Blunt (who's boyfriend is sent to Afghanistan at short notice). This is set against the backdrop of Kristin Scott Thomas' attempts to find good news stories (ANY good news tories) out of a war torn Middle East.
Excellent performances all round in a truly engaging, old-fashioned love story. About 10-15mins too long, but well worth the watch.
Ewan McGregor's boring and mundane life (personal and working) is disrupted by an approach from an Arab Sheik's investment company representative (Emily Blunt), who has an "unfeasible" and wacky proposition to introduce salmon fishing in Yemen. McGregor's scepticism slowly evaporates as he meets the enigmatic Sheik and falls more and more for Emily Blunt (who's boyfriend is sent to Afghanistan at short notice). This is set against the backdrop of Kristin Scott Thomas' attempts to find good news stories (ANY good news tories) out of a war torn Middle East.
Excellent performances all round in a truly engaging, old-fashioned love story. About 10-15mins too long, but well worth the watch.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Blu-Ray it's not...
I bought the film on recommendation which I still have not viewed. I'm a bit disappointed because I thought I was buying a blu-ray disc as the packaging gave that appearance. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Rodney Arnoldi
4.0 out of 5 stars
Harmless fun
Enjoyable tale. Great sunny romp through Middle East with well chosen actors. Predictable fairy tale. Would recommend for family watching
Published 2 days ago by marbles
4.0 out of 5 stars
Really? - Salmon fishing in the Yemen?
Quite a nice film, innocuous really and sometimes the characters were rather unbelievable but one of the solidly good moral films around.
Published 3 days ago by Wessex Woman
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Fantastic
Love this film... very light and easy viewing. Well worth buying. Watch this over and over, never tire of watching
Published 14 days ago by Mrs H M Botterill
4.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Ewan McGregor stars alongside Emily Blunt in this totally original film. A very wealthy sheikh decides he wants to salmon fish in the Yemen and his assistant (Blunt) seeks out an... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Jill C
2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointing
I throroughly enjoyed the book and so found this somewhat boring film a complete let down. BUY THE BOOK! :-)
Published 15 days ago by alison sicely
4.0 out of 5 stars
TO FAITH AND FISH
The Sheikh of Yemen (Amr Waked) wants salmon fishing in his country which the British government is willing to do. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars
A nice story
I really enjoyed seeing this and have seen it twice already and I expect to see it again at some point. A good story, watch the how it was made was very interesting too.
Published 19 days ago by Tree Cutter
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DVD review
Enjoyable and in parts, thought provoking! What more can I say - it does briefly touch on terrorism acts and thinking that is foriegn to our experience.
Published 21 days ago by Dai
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
A film that is part romance, part engineering feat, certainly a diplomatic conundrum, that is thoroughly enjoyable and without giving the game away a great watch. Read more
Published 22 days ago by MRS R SIMPSON
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