Review of Fish Tank (2009) by John K — 21 Mar 2010
Watching paint dry is more interesting that this film. I live not far from where this story takes place. I could have saved the price of the DVD rental and just looked out my bedroom window to watch the Chav's make everyones life a misery. I was brought up on a council estate and it shocks and upsets me how the working class have fell so low to become the under class. The only hope in the whole movie was her ambition to be a dancer, the only trouble is she can't dance and ends up looking like one of those sad deluded people you see on Britain's Got Talent. I just didn't feel sorry for her, it never clicked for me. This movie just rambles without direction and should have been more character driven.
I wasn't surprised to find out that the girl playing the Mia was 'discovered' in a train station fighting with her boyfriend. She wasn't acting, she was playing herself. Surprise Surprise, she is now a single mother. Life imitating art.
If I wanted to watch to kitchen sink drama I'll stick to Eastenders on the BBC. In general the BBC do this kind of drama with a lot more punch.
This review of Fish Tank (2009) was written by John K on 21 Mar 2010.
Fish Tank has generally received very positive reviews.
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