Review of Fish Tank (2009) by Francisco G — 27 Sep 2012
Leave it to the british to deliver the best lower class dramas.
On Fish Tank, we follow the socially awkward and angry Mia, her sexual awakening and how the child of a broken marriage and an alienated mother can affect a teenager on a crucial moment of their lives.
As it is tradition from these dramas, the camera is at all the times following the main character, we're immediatly in her life from minute one and we barely ever abandon her. The performances are stunning, specially from the newcomer Katie Jarvis (what is she doing lately?) and another fantastic performance is delivered by Michael Fassbender on a very ambiguous character that speaks volumes on how the movie can still surprise you later on.
A very potent and gritty drama that somehow lacks a little bit of a spark to make it truly outstanding above the rest.
This review of Fish Tank (2009) was written by Francisco G on 27 Sep 2012.
Fish Tank has generally received very positive reviews.
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