I'm Reed Fish (2007)

i loved this movie. i thought it was charming and sweet. i just saw it yesterday. i was so upset that i had not heard of it before. my favorite quote was definitely from rex when he was apologizing for the way he acted when jill broke up with him.... "... or threw that hamburger at you." ha ha ha. i laughed so hard, it was grrreat.(i don't know if including a quote is considered a spoiler or not, i just didn't want my future comments discarded, how sad that would be!)by the way, does anyone know if schuyler fisk was actually singing?i fully intend to purchase the soundtrack as soon as i am able. it was one of the better ones i have heard. (juno being number one on my list of soundtrack fantastics) i loved this movie. i did not know anything about it going into the viewing process. therefore, i did not have any preconceived ideas as to what i thought would happen or what i hoped would happen. i didn't have any anticipation regarding the movie or any hype built up. to be honest, i really enjoyed viewing a movie this way. it helped me to form my own opinions about the plot and gave me the opportunity to experience it as one would if one would an actual character in the movie. i loved the twist in the middle. i was totally not expecting it. the movie was funny. the movie was off beat. the actors did a great job and were totally believable! a perfect ten.

Movie: I'm Reed Fish. Most Appalling Fact: Based off of a true story. Pretty darn close to a true story, actually.Honestly, this is the one person that I wish I have never met. This movie is a so-called "Romantic Comedy," which appears to be the exact opposite. It is of deceit and betrayal, and it may have been the driest movie ever created if it wasn't for some unexpected humor from the anomalous characters—Frank Cortez and Andrew. I couldn't help my uncontrollable anger for this movie that I had to come home to get on the internet to let out a rant. At the beginning, it's quirky, maybe a few "wow,-this-is-stupid,-why-are-we watching-this" type of thing. And then, Reed's "high school crush returns to Mud Meadows on the eve of his marriage to the small town's sweetheart," (plot outline) and it all goes down hill from there. You hate everybody by the end of the movie for their stupidity and devious actions. You will feel nauseous that one person could stoop that low and then never learn from his mistakes, and not even at the end. I mean a Romantic movie? Are you kidding me? There are extremely idiotic reviews which I keep stumbling upon, raving its excellence. I am extremely confused and disgusted. The movie wants you to trust no boy to be faithful in marriage, and not to trust even your best high school friends. While I am at it, the "high school crush" is basically throwing herself at him, and then he is like trying to accept it and she is like appalled by it. Then, she wants him. Then she is like "No, let's not see each other." Then he goes back to the first girl and is crying because he is so upset. He leaves her asparagus on her doorstep as an inside joke typed, "i-love-you-please-forgive-me" action. Then, he doesn't want to be with the girl that he is marrying. NAUSEOUS? If not, waste your money supporting an extremely irritating, annoying, disgusting, aggravating, sickening, stomach-turning, infuriating, frustrating, appalling, nauseating film of "romance and comedy."I actually wish I can give it a 0 out of 10 for this one, that's how horrible it was. I was really upset that an actress as good as Alexis Bledel, would be absolutely wasted to this low of an extent...

I just saw this film on Direct TV - PPV last night, and I was really quite taken in by it. My Fiancé did not enjoy it, for obvious reasons, but, we both liked the plot, pacing, acting, and structure of the film.She disagreed with who Reed ended up with in the end, and, I now want to re watch to pick up on more of the clues about who he actually is with, in the end.I think the stand out really was Schuyler Fisk, she did a great job in the movie, has an incredible voice, and, well, I just find so much to like about this thing. A great film, great performances.Loved It.

This film has more in common with a Lifetime cable film than a standard theatrical release. The small budget and short shooting schedule show.The story seems padded and bogs down at times. The incident that causes the rift that is the backbone of the script comes out of left field and is not very believable even in the context of the film. There must be a reason why the goofy guy gets two hot babes to fall for him; just don't ask me what it is. The script doesn't flesh it out and it becomes merely a plot point. Reed Fish's "demons" are mentioned but are only presented in a superficially way.In my opinion, more time should have been spent in humanizing the main characters and less time on the zorse. Still, the "shaggy dog" part of the script was refreshing and added a depth to an otherwise familiar story.The actors are all type cast, but very good at what they do. Alexis Bledel and Schuyer Fisk are adorably amazing. Jay Baruchel once again does an nice job as a schlub. DJ Qualls, AJ Cook and Katey Sagal have their moments.Forget the hype. It is not a sexy laugh riot. But if you're looking to spend 93 minutes with a pleasant cast and a flawed (but agreeable) script, "I'm Reed Fish" is a good place to visit.