Kettle of Fish

Kettle of Fish (2006)

  • 18% of critics liked it
    (11 reviews)

  • 32% of users liked it
    (1,219 ratings)

Opposites attract in the close quarters of a one bedroom apartment in this romantic comedy from first-time director Claudia Meyers. Mel (Matthew Modine) plays saxophone with a jazz band, and the only thing he's ever pursued with the same passion as his music is women, whom he loves and leaves on a… More

R, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By
Claudia Myers
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Oct 6, 2006 Wide
On DVD
Mar 6, 2007
Michael Mailer Films

Critic Reviews

  • Ty Burr, Boston Globe

    A fumbled attempt at modern romantic comedy.

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    Myers's script follows the official structural steps of romantic comedy -- we won't belabor you with the details -- but doesn't always heed the most obvious one: Be original.

  • Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter

    The film isn't believable for a second.

  • Lou Lumenick, New York Post

    The film's leisurely pacing -- and Modine's overly laid-back work -- leave something to be desired.

  • Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

    Writer-director Claudia Myers' clunky debut feature makes the case that first-timers should probably focus on either writing or directing.

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