A girl used to have a wonderful past lives with her drug-addicted father in Sydney. After being betrayed by a guy she loved so much, she promises not to love anyone. But one day, her ex-boyfriend comes back, she falls in love again without knowing that he comes back because of her money
Fish finally puts its pieces together, unravelling the story strands in a dramatically resonant third act where the film finally lifts itself out of the doldrums.
Newark Star-Ledger
February 27, 2006
A small film with a big cast, Little Fish is notable for its performances.
Guardian
July 22, 2006
The actors give performances of intense naturalness.
While Little Fish takes a turn for the generic in its final act, solid acting, an atmospheric soundtrack, and flare-filled cinematography more beautiful than an Apple screensaver are enough to keep the film afloat.
musicOMH.com
June 19, 2007
Little Fish will leave you full of admiration for its undeniable craft, but perhaps also not entirely sure what its point is.
Cate Blanchett sinks into the role of a recovering drug addict in a thorny, compelling drama from Australia.
Entertainment Weekly
February 22, 2006
The actors are terrific, especially Weaving, who plays bottoming out as a tragedy spiked with gallows humor, and Blanchett, who digs deep into the booby-trapped nature of recovery. The revelation, however, is Rowan Woods, a major filmmaker in the making.
A superb cast, mostly playing roles against type, make Little Fish a captivating and emotionally involving film, delivered with the flourish of a filmmaker who knows his craft and what to do with it to reach his audience.
