Fish Tank (2009)
Storyline
Everything changes for 15 year old Mia when her mum brings home a new boyfriend.
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Cast
Michael Fassbender, Jack Gordon, Harry Treadaway, Kierston Wareing, Jason Maza, Anthony Geary, Katie Jarvis, Rebecca Griffiths, Joanna Horton, Sarah Bayes, Grant Wild, Sydney Mary Nash, Carrie-Ann Savill, Toyin Ogidi, Charlotte Collins, Kirsty Smith, Chelsea Chase, Brooke Hobby, Nick Staverson, Geoff McCracken, Val King, Peter Roue, Charlie Baker, Kishana Thomas, Raquel Thomas, Natasha Ilic, Maxine Brogan, Kirsty Page, Georgia Crane
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Reviews
91
The amazingly natural first-timer was discovered, in a gift of publicity-ready truth, while having an argument with her boyfriend at a train station.
90
Arnold's first feature, "Red Road" (2006), centers on another outsider, a woman who monitors security cameras. The film is formally brilliant, but it doesn't have the breathtaking openness of Fish Tank.
90
Salon
Absolute dynamite.
90
Variety
What makes the picture feel special is its unflinching honesty and lack of sentimentality or moralizing, along with assured direction and excellent performances.
80
Empire
A vivid portrayal of life at society's margins with a compelling turn from newcomer Jarvis. Little wonder it scored at Cannes.
