Review of Fish Tank (2009) by Reid V — 30 Aug 2011
Could be described as a British Neo-Neorealist film with Michael Fassbender. Andrea Arnold impressively follows the plight of a poverty stricken teen and her struggle to stay afloat amid squalid surroundings and miserly people.
First off, the acting is absolutely astounding. Especially for a debut performance, Katie Jarvis is not only perfect for the lead role, but seems completely natural on screen with the master himself Michael Fassbender.
Secondly, the film looks looks fantastic. The colors look slightly desaturated and although the picture looks crisp and clear, gives the effect that this particular place in Britain is surrounded in a general haze.
Although it really steps out of the realm of believability towards the end, it is a very impressive film overall. Since this is my first Arnold film, I will definitely be on the lookout for her work in the future.
This review of Fish Tank (2009) was written by Reid V on 30 Aug 2011.
Fish Tank has generally received very positive reviews.
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