This is a nice little movie with charming, likable characters. The story is quite straightforward, if not a little predictable. While the premise is designed to make you feel good, it will not challenge you in any kind of way; it's not that kind of movie. The relationship that develops between Fred and Harriet is cute, but obvious from the outset so no surprises there. I wanted to give this film a higher rating for its effort, however I could not get past how convenient so many of the circumstances were for moving the plot forward. The point at which Fred hooks the would-be assassin with his fly rod, pushed this incredulity over the edge. Obviously this is a movie that is driven by romantic ideals, hoping to catch up the viewer in it's magic, rather than a film that captures any semblance of reality. Romantics and escapists: enjoy, Realists: beware.
Review of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
