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Shooting Fish Reviews

1997

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Two young London con artists, one British, one American, live as lonely bachelors in their secret hideout apartment thinking of new ways to financially fleece their victims. When they hire Georgie, their new secretary, they don't take into account the effect she will have on their hearts. A great British pop soundtrack and the .. Read more

Starring	Dan Futterman, Stuart Townsend, Kate Beckinsale, Nickolas Grace
Director	Stefan Schwartz
Genres	Comedy

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- The slang title refers to the ease with which mugs are found for scams. Dylan (Futterman) is a brash American tethered... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
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- - 7
  - 1
  Brilliant!
  
  This film is ace, not full of violence, not full of over rated bimbo stars but a good mix of a hand ful of good actors. Storyline is brilliant and highy ... read more »
  
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  - a customer
  - England
  - 19 Jan 2006 at 19:13
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- - 0
  - 0
  Poor Choice
  
  Very poor. I was sucked in by the good reviews and wonder about them in hindsight. As one said - mildly amusing at first but the cons are largely implausible, ... read more »
  
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- - Cookster601
  - 1 review
  - 18 Dec 2011 at 17:37
- - 0
  - 0
  Very much of the time.
  
  I saw this at the cinema in the 90's and enjoyed it and wanted to see it again. It's never on TV probably because it's a bit dated now.
  
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- - a customer
  - 11 Aug 2011 at 21:47
- - 0
  - 0
  Shooting Stars..........
  
  I watched this aeons ago when it first came out and remember two things about it! It had a smart, snappy storyline, and Stuart Townsend who i instantly fell in ... read more »
  
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- - Karen931
  - 212 reviews
  - Edinburgh
  - 15 Jul 2010 at 13:29
- - 0
  - 0
  Entertaining
  
  A good film with a good sound track. A good storyline, but with a corny ending.
  
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- - BrilliantTrees
  - 137 reviews
  - Surrey, UK
  - 08 Nov 2009 at 15:44
- - 1
  - 0
  An enjoyable Brit film
  
  Had this on video many years ago and have been trying to track it down for a long while. Im glad it was here as its a great film and British at that, who needs ... read more »
  
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- - Cornishman
  - 15 reviews
  - Penzance
  - 17 Sep 2008 at 13:22
- - 0
  - 0
  Bright and funny feel-good movie
  
  Full of laugh-out-loud moments, memorable scenes, light and colour and optimism. There's great acting from a young and lovely cast. One of my favourite ... read more »
  
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  - Chesham
  - 07 Jul 2008 at 19:41
- - 4
  - 0
  mildy amusing at first
  
  this film is mildly amusing but you get increasingly irritated by the unlikely characters - their looks are not enough to distract you from the poor script. the... read more »
  
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  - Winchester
  - 10 May 2008 at 08:20
- - 0
  - 0
  Brilliant film
  
  I absolutely loved this film when it came out at the cinema, when I bought it on video and now having watched it again on DVD. It was the first time my ... read more »
  
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  - Langport
  - 20 Apr 2008 at 14:37
- - 0
  - 0
  good fun
  
  A bit of sillyness really...great soundtrack, performances and plot.
  
  Makes me laugh out loud.
  
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- 541407
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  - Birmingham
  - 17 Mar 2008 at 22:18
- - 1
  - 0
  Love It
  
  I picked this up years ago by mistake and it was the best mistake ever!
  
  Great film, with a great cast and even better sound track. You will laugh all... read more »
  
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  - Tring
  - 06 Feb 2008 at 14:04
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- - 7
  - 1
  Brilliant!
  
  This film is ace, not full of violence, not full of over rated bimbo stars but a good mix of a hand ful of good actors. Storyline is brilliant and highy ... read more »
  
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- 196179
- [Highly rated reviewer]
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  - England
  - 19 Jan 2006 at 19:13
- - 4
  - 0
  mildy amusing at first
  
  this film is mildly amusing but you get increasingly irritated by the unlikely characters - their looks are not enough to distract you from the poor script. the... read more »
  
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  - Winchester
  - 10 May 2008 at 08:20
- - 4
  - 1
  Silent but wicked!
  
  This introduction into the world of Kate Beckinsale is an absolute gem. With a great cast and great story this British sleeper cannot fail. Even if you know ... read more »
  
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  - Bristol UK
  - 14 Aug 2004 at 01:20
- - 4
  - 1
  ???
  
  The story line was rubbish, not to mention the acting. The plot had a bit about it, but was delivered awfully
  
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  - cuxton
  - 07 Sep 2005 at 14:43
- - 3
  - 0
  Sharp and entertaining
  
  Original and quirky. Very British. An early role for Kate Beckinsale. Fun and enjoyable. Dan Futterman is the best. One to be enjoyed.
  
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- - camy
  - 75 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 12 May 2005 at 15:29
- - 3
  - 0
  It's Easy
  
  It's called Shooting Fish because they con people so easy that it's like shooting fish in a barrel.
  
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  - Manchester
  - 26 Oct 2007 at 14:32
- - 3
  - 0
  Never trust a man with woman's hips.
  
  I have seen this film so many times and never get sick of it. The casting is brilliant with Dan Futterman, Stuart Townsendand the amazing Kate Beckinsale in ... read more »
  
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- - JediSi
  - 301 reviews
  - Kent
  - 20 Jan 2008 at 10:20
- - 3
  - 1
  True Brit
  
  A clever well written film with the excellent soundtrack has to be one of my favourites
  
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- - Jaimie Carlyle
  - Lincoln, England
  - 07 Jan 2005 at 13:51
- - 2
  - 0
  Brilliant
  
  This is a great film one of our favourites. It's funny british comedy with a cracking soundtrack.
  
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- - a customer
  - NE Scotland
  - 22 Jul 2004 at 11:14
- - 2
  - 0
  Really good british comedy
  
  Great alrounder. Really great filming with a graphical arty feel. The colours and angles almost cartoon. A good Hire best one so far
  
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  - Blackpool
  - 05 Jan 2006 at 12:04

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  Two young London con artists, one British, one American, live as lonely bachelors in their secret hideout apartment thinking of new ways to financially fleece their victims. When they hire Georgie, their new secretary, they don't take into account the effect she will have on their hearts. A great ...