Dexter Listens to a Scene with Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor |
A colleague of mine recommended Salmon Fishing in the Yemen a couple of months ago because of Kristin Scott-Thomas, but I hadn’t liked the previews much – it seemed perversely eccentric, plus I’m not a huge fan of Ewan McGregor. However, more friends kept saying they’d seen it
and enjoyed it and although it’s playing only at the Mariemont Theatre in the metropolitan area, it’s done so for months. Neil and I finally said, “Uncle” and saw it.
and enjoyed it and although it’s playing only at the Mariemont Theatre in the metropolitan area, it’s done so for months. Neil and I finally said, “Uncle” and saw it.
Alfred and Harriet with Sheikh Muhammad |
The story is peculiar because it’s about a Yemeni Sheik, who wants to introduce salmon fishing to a locale seemingly inhospitable to such an activity. Amr Waked, who plays the role, is one of the most extraordinary looking actors working right now. He’s been in other movies (most prominently Syriana as a terrorist), but this is probably the most notable role he’s had in a English-language movie. His nose is a
Egyptian Actor Amr Waked as Sheikh Muhammad |
work of natural engineering in itself. The Sheik has a sense of calm and wisdom that makes him an almost other worldly figure. Amazingly, a current movie actually deals with issues of faith and different forms of worship.
Kristin Scott Thomas Working From Home |
Some other bonuses are the excellent cinematography and the use of graphics in the editing that emphasize the literary texture. A couple of friends thought it turned sappy, but I didn’t feel that way even though it turns on two miracles very late in the plot as well as the extremely good manners of a secondary character. It may not remain here much longer, but it’s worth a look on DVD or Netflix once it’s available.
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