Review of Fish Tank (2009) by Maryelle D — 12 Jun 2010
Fish Tank is a successful enough film, but mostly when it concentrates on the relationship between Jarvis and Fassbender. Their feelings literally grow in front of our eyes and so the later developments are easy to understand.
It hits the right amount of awkwardness and sweetness to make it bearable. When the film is doing other stuff it is mostly a dull look at disgusting people. Towards the end it offers a few inevitable twists, and one needless and very obvious twist.
It then makes a big mistake by going all thrillery. Luckily it pulls itself back from the edge, much like the main character, but it's a cheap way to offer a conclusion. Arnold manages to make even the crumbiest places look appealing with some top-notch photography.
This review of Fish Tank (2009) was written by Maryelle D on 12 Jun 2010.
Fish Tank has generally received very positive reviews.
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