Review of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) by Open 7 — 16 Feb 2013

A subtle funny in it's feel. Very cute concept with the perfect actors to pull it off.

This review of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) was written by Open 7 on 16 Feb 2013.

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jennifer M (1,179) on 31 Aug 2014

I am in love with this movie! I thought this would be some stuffy movie about fishing, but it is not stuffy at all…

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By Valerie P (219) on 15 Jan 2015

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By Buggy B (332) on 11 Jun 2014

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By Dallas T (86) on 10 May 2015

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By Gary T (2,283) on 21 Dec 2014

WOW......WOW.....WOW....WOW......just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a great movie 2 watch......its got a good cast of…

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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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