Something Fishy
A private eye finds that her professional and personal lives are beginning to intertwine in this French drama. Maxime Chabrier (Anémone) is a woman in her mid-40s who works as a private detective. Despite her chain smoking and sloppy appearance, Maxime is regarded as a skilled investigator by her colleagues and considered the best PI at her agency by her boss. While Maxime has romantic dalliances with both men and women, she hasn't been involved in a long-term relationship since she left her husband 15 years ago. However, Maxime is hired to look into a case that suggests that her former husband has become involved with insurance fraud, which brings her into contact with her 17-year-old son Baptiste (Gregoire Colin) for the first time since the divorce. Just as Maxime is trying to mend fences with her son and find out what her ex has gotten himself into, she finds herself falling in love with Jacques (Michel Didym), an economist.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck private investigator takes on a seemingly simple case of infidelity that quickly spirals into a bizarre and dangerous entanglement with a quirky femme fatale and a shadowy organization.
Critical Reception
Something Fishy received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to a convoluted plot and uneven tone. While some appreciated the dark humor and the performances of its comedic cast, the film ultimately failed to find a broad audience or critical acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles to balance its comedic and crime elements, leading to a confusing narrative.
- Performances are a highlight, particularly from the seasoned comedic actors, but can't salvage the weak script.
- Visually uninspired and lacking in genuine suspense or consistent laughs.
Google audience: Audience reviews often mention that the movie has some funny moments and decent performances from its stars, but many found the plot to be nonsensical and the overall execution disappointing.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a much darker crime drama, but studio interference led to significant rewrites to incorporate more comedic elements, resulting in its tonally inconsistent final product.
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