'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' in Theaters Friday
Starring Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor, the inspiring new film "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" hits theaters everywhere this Friday.
The new movie by "Chocolat" director Lasse Hallstrom also stars Kristin Scott Thomas and reveals a story of late-blooming love.
Written by Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Slumdog Millionaire" Simon Beaufoy, "Salmon Fishing" tells the story of Fred (McGregor) who finds a sense of adventure and will to live better after meeting Harriet, portrayed by Blunt.
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McGregor, who has starred in such films as "Trainspotting" and "Moulin Rouge" portrayed the older, uptight and careful character with great ease.
Fred, a fishing expert, hears Harriet's plot to introduce salmon into the desert by building a river and dismisses the seemingly impossible idea. After more encounters, Fred joins Harriet in her task to fulfill her boss, an Arabian businessman known as the Sheikh.
The film touches themes of prejudice against cultures, especially in the Middle East, as well as the challenges of trusting one's faith.
In meeting the Sheikh in "Salmon Fishing," Fred is forced to confront his failing marriage and the lack of faith in his life. Fred's discussions with the Shiekh about God cause him to change his life entirely. The fishing expert not only pursues a way to introduce salmon to the desert country, but also ends his unhappy marriage, and admits his love for Harriet.
Blunt, who has appeared in "The Devil Wears Prada" and the British film "My Summer of Love," portrays the upbeat, intelligent business consultant who is also coping with a military relationship.
The romance between Harriet and Fred is slow-coming and by the end, still not fully blossomed into a sure relationship.
The film offers moments of comedy, especially through public relations mavin Patricia Maxwell, portrayed by Kristin Scott Thomas. Her deeply sarcastic comments added needed laughs throughout the story.
While constant obstacles are cropping up in the character's lives, there is a sense of adventure and hope. The cinematography is beautiful to watch, especially while panning scenes of the Yemen.
