Reviews on movie Little Fish (2)

The Australian drama Little Fish slowly and somehow everyday shows us the desperate attempts of the main character Tracy to escape from that pseudo-life, which is the essence of the existence of people addicted to hard drugs. She was able to give up heroin and for four years every day fights with herself for not returning to hell. Tracy has a strong character, which drugs did not break, she works and dreams of starting her own business, but around, unfortunately, all the close people sit tight on drugs and this circle of friends again and again throws a small fish on the shore, depriving them of the ability to breathe.
Yes, hard drugs almost always give a person a one-way ticket and it is extremely difficult to come back. This attachment reduces the inner space of the personality, irreversibly changes the psyche, makes a person unable to develop their personal qualities. Even a drug addict who miraculously managed to stop taking substances will never be the same, and can untie at any time and everyone who communicates with such characters should know about it. That’s what the movie is about.

Tracy wants and, having a strong character, can break out, but for this she needs to go to another country, to another continent and try to start a new life there.
Cate Blanchett is convincing in her lead role, the film is a benefit of this wonderful actress who is capable of much, if not all. It is not known whether she has a personal heroin experience, but in Little Fish all the nuances played out (experienced) on 5+, the actress believes this is the main thing.

And the film, shot in reality style will not please fans of action and quick plot twists, here we see on the screen life, just life, people who under certain circumstances could be us. It’s not good, but the picture is worth seeing. At least in order to understand the approximate depth of the abyss, into which many of our contemporaries fall easily and effortlessly in large groups. And look into the eyes of Cate Blanchett.
8 out of 10

I watched this drama because of actress Cate Blanchett. She is an interesting and very talented actress who often plays complex and emotional, dramatic roles. Little Fish is a film that balances lost hopes for a better future with the harsh reality of the world of people who use drugs. This crime drama slowly plunges into the history of this film, and we see a clean and high-quality film that is not created for a large audience of viewers, and you need to watch it alone to penetrate the story and experience it all when watching. The movie is not in a hurry, and there is nothing sharp and dynamic in it, and therefore this drama will not appeal to all viewers, but real moviegoers should appreciate this film and penetrate into this story.
We see the main character, who is already over thirty, and she still lives with her mother. She dreams of starting a new life, getting rid of drugs, but fate constantly tests her strength, and the past holds her firmly and does not let go, and therefore a woman often lies and spins as she can, but she is completely confused and does not know how to overcome her fears and learn to live normally.
Cate Blanchett plays well in this movie. Her play is sensual and extremely emotional. It was great to see her in this drama. Hugo Weaving surprised me with his unexpected role in this drama. This actor is very talented, and in this film he played perfectly, and perhaps best of all. Sam Neil is an actor who always plays flawlessly and clearly. This role also surprised me very much, and after this film you understand that a real actor will play any role.
“Little Fish” is a drama that reveals the life of one entangled woman who was like a fish: small and helpless, and she wanted a new life and help, and her mother was proud of her, but sometimes life is not so simple. This movie is not a masterpiece, but I can’t say anything bad about it either. I am very neutral about this drama.

5 out of 10