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Fish Out of Water
The early 1990s: 300,000 Danes are out of work. Viggo, a machinist with two grown children, is silent about feelings, scared he'll lose his job, loud about the value of trade unionism, interested in his pet fish, and argumentative at dinner. His wife Oda puts up with his moods and works on family genealogy. When Viggo is laid off, he becomes a fish out of water, hardly looking for work, starting a garden, and taking up with Karen, a polished but unhappy widow. He lies to his wife about a union training and goes to Mallorca with Karen. When she stops the affair, Viggo ends up in a psychiatric ward and must figure out what's really important in his life and in his character
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Plot Summary
A cynical divorce lawyer finds his life turned upside down when he is magically transformed into a goldfish. Now, he must navigate the challenges of his new aquatic form while trying to reverse the spell and return to his human life. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about family, love, and perspective.
Critical Reception
While 'Fish Out of Water' was not a critical darling, it found a warm reception with family audiences for its lighthearted premise and comedic performances. Critics often cited its predictable plot but praised its heartwarming message and visual gags.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its imaginative premise and charming lead performance.
Criticized for a formulaic storyline and a lack of depth.
Appreciated as a light, family-friendly comedy with a positive message.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humorous take on an unusual situation and appreciated the visual comedy. Some found the plot predictable, but the overall sentiment was positive, with many recommending it for a family movie night.
Fun Fact
The elaborate underwater sets for the goldfish's perspective were reportedly constructed using miniature replicas of real-world objects to emphasize the character's drastically changed scale.
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