Beached Tuna
Beached Tuna

Beached Tuna

2018Movie89 minItalian

Francesco, a young man who wants to be a comedian, insults his girlfriend to make his public laugh; she will break up with and so he will think of a crazy plan to win her back.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users72%
Director: Arthur P. SmallsGenres: Comedy, Drama, Fish Out of Water

Plot Summary

A retired, eccentric fisherman, whose life revolves around his prize-winning tuna, unexpectedly finds himself stranded on a bustling city beach after a bizarre boating accident. He must navigate the unfamiliar urban landscape and its peculiar inhabitants to find his way back home, all while trying to protect his beloved tuna from becoming sushi.

Critical Reception

Beached Tuna garnered a mixed reception from critics, who praised its quirky premise and Corbin's performance but found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the humor occasionally strained. Audiences, however, seemed to appreciate the lighthearted escapism and the film's nostalgic feel.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charmingly absurd premise that doesn't quite live up to its potential.
  • Barry Corbin shines as the bewildered fisherman out of his element.
  • The film's humor is hit-or-miss, but its heart is in the right place.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's unique concept and the performances of its veteran cast, finding it to be a pleasant, albeit not groundbreaking, viewing experience. Some viewers felt the pacing could have been tighter and that the ending was somewhat anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, custom-built fishing boat used by Barry Corbin's character in the film was a fully functional vessel, painstakingly restored for the production by a team of maritime enthusiasts.

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