Emily Blunt melts my heart in just about every movie I’ve seen her in. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is no different. Emily plays a young woman who is working for a fabulously wealthy sheik who wants to introduce fly-fishing for trout in the Yemen River. Ewan McGregor plays a nerdy fish expert who initially considers the project as potentially feasible but insanely expensive. Later, McGregor embraces not only the sheik’s vision but also Emily Blunt. There are, of course, romantic complications as well as a few plot twists. All in all, a minor but enjoyable movie. GRADE: B
She does tend to elevate her material, such as the earnest, minor but interesting horror film WIND CHILL, or (of course) THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA.
I’ll be seeing Emily Blunt again this weekend in THE 5-YEAR ENGAGEMENT, Todd.
Emily Blunt is a doll. I like her in everything I’ve seen her in. This one was on my radar last year when I first stumbled across a trailer. I’ll have to see if Mary wants to try to work this one in if it comes to one of our close theaters.
My wife is really looking forward to THE 5-YEAR ENGAGEMENT this weekend, Carl. When that arrow flies into Emily Blunt’s thigh…
I was hoping for more from this but your review was typical.
I also liked Blunt in THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU.
SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN is a slight movie, Jeff. But enjoyable. Just keep the expectations low.