Little Fish 2005

Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly: The actors are terrific, especially Weaving, who plays bottoming out as a tragedy spiked with gallows humor, and Blanchett, who digs deep into the booby-trapped nature of recovery. The revelation, however, is Rowan Woods, a major filmmaker in the making. Read more

Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger: A small film with a big cast, Little Fish is notable for its performances. Read more

Peter Howell, Toronto Star: The tension never falters as we gaze in wonder at Tracy, seen floating literally in a swimming pool and figuratively through life, and wondering if she will plunge into the deep end once again. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: It's a sober, sensitive film ... about degrees of dependency, grief, guilt, recrimination and recuperation. Read more

Leo Goldsmith, Village Voice: While Little Fish takes a turn for the generic in its final act, solid acting, an atmospheric soundtrack, and flare-filled cinematography more beautiful than an Apple screensaver are enough to keep the film afloat. Read more