Synopsis
Set in the Little Saigon district outside of Sydney, a woman trying to escape her past becomes embroiled in a drug deal.
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Cast
- Cate BlanchettTracy
- Sam NeillThe Jockey
- Hugo WeavingLionel
- Martin HendersonRay
- Noni HazlehurstJanelle
- Joel TobeckMoss
- Susie PorterJenny
- Dustin NguyenJonny
- Lisa McCuneLaura
- Nina LiuMai
Recommendations
- 91
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. - 90
The Hollywood Reporter
Confrontational, raw and always compelling, Little Fish is a film of rare power and conviction. - 88
TV Guide Magazine
The film's title refers both to tiny, fish-shaped vials of liquid heroin and the small fry flitting around the edges of the urban drug scene. - 80
Variety
Blessed with stellar performances, especially by lead Cate Blanchett as an ex-junkie looking for a fresh break, this sophomore feature by Australian director Rowan Woods marks a strong return after his powerful debut, "The Boys" (1998). - 80
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. - 80
The New York Times
As in all her screen performances, Ms. Blanchett immerses herself completely in her character, a damaged, high-strung woman determined to live the straight life while surrounded by temptation. - 75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Little Fish is a small film about one family and drugs, but it succeeds in standing for a larger social catastrophe. - 60
Empire
Strong performances and meticulous direction make this consistently disconcerting, but the subplot distracts from the moving human drama.
