Dr. Alfred "Fred" Jones (Ewan McGregor) is a renowned fisheries expert who suddenly finds himself involved in a ridiculous multimillion project: to bring the sport of fly-fishing into the Yemen to help realize the vision of a mystical sheikh (Amr Waked). Partnered with a financial expert, Harriet Chetwode-Talbot (Emily Blunt), Fred embarks on a fantastic mission that defies his scientific orientation, and soon finds the journey and experience literally life-changing.
Based on the novel by Paul Trody of the same name, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a very light and charming romantic-comedy-drama that feels like a television movie. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom (Chocolat; Cider House Rules) and screenplay by Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionair), the simple story is rendered quite simply. The movie doesn't have any significant impact, but because of the foreign setting, the calm waters and the desert, the forever charming and engaging Ewan McGregor, and the themes of science, faith and improbable ideas, this film is one little cute and neat package.
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a delightful little escapist flick; something nice and relaxing to see to while away the boring hours of your day. The title is much more beautiful and richer-sounding than the story itself, but it's well-acted, normal-paced, and fairly absorbing. A very light film that you will certainly like but will not necessary love.
3 out of 5 stars
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