Review of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) by Toni S — 26 Feb 2014

Nice, romantic, angling flick, set in Scotland & Yemen... where else?

This review of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) was written by Toni S on 26 Feb 2014.

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul G (835) on 23 Dec 2014

Nice enough film but it would have been much better if Rachael Stirling and Emily Blunt had swapped roles, Stirling is a superb actress and…

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By Juli R (194) on 13 Feb 2016

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By Mauricio M (143) on 27 May 2014

Ho Hum predictable, unbelieveable and annoying and boring in equal degrees…

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By Paul W (1,226) on 02 Apr 2018

Sorry but this is one of those toe cringing British very soft romance comedies that do the British film industry no justice…

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By Joyce T (36) on 17 Jun 2014

A sweet and funny romantic comedy bolstered by strong lead performances…

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By Anke V (1) on 26 Jan 2015

Only 6.8 on imdb, I don't get. The acting is very subtile, Ewan playing a role with asperger syndrome... the humor is very smart…

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By Cb M (56) on 23 Jan 2016

McGregor and Blunt are wonderful in this fairly standard romantic development. Scott Thomas provides most of the laughs in a hilarious performance…

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By Lane B (58) on 13 Jun 2015

Not reading the book had no impact on my enjoyment of this film. Probably wouldn't have liked it had I done so…

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By Brijesh P (30) on 31 Dec 2014

Stay Tuna'd in to this one you will not be disappointed. Simple and yet so sophisticated, very cute (?!) movie…

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