Shooting Fish
Shooting Fish

Shooting Fish

1997Movie109 minEnglish

Two con artists hire an unwitting medical-school student as a secretary for their latest scam.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: chuyểnGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two charming con artists, Dylan and Jez, set up elaborate schemes to defraud wealthy Londoners, always with the goal of stealing enough money to buy a stately home. Their latest target is the formidable Lady Eleanor, who lives in the very mansion they covest. Their plan escalates with the involvement of Dylan's girlfriend, Laura, leading to unexpected complications and a test of their loyalty and friendship.

Critical Reception

Shooting Fish was generally met with mixed to positive reviews, appreciated for its lighthearted tone and witty script, though some critics found its plot somewhat predictable. It was particularly noted for its ensemble cast and entertaining, albeit lightweight, comedic capers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming performances and witty, fast-paced dialogue.
  • Enjoyable for its light-hearted caper-style plot and visual humor.
  • Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Shooting Fish' is not readily available through typical aggregation services. However, based on its critical reception, it was seen as an amusing and entertaining British comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by chuyển, who also directed the 1994 film 'Shopping', which also starred Kate Beckinsale.

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From opposite sides of the Pond, but with a similarly parent-free upbringing, “Jez” (Stuart Townsend) and “Dylan” (Dan Futterman) have crafted themselves quite a nifty little grifting business. The former is a bit of a tech whizz, the latte...