Fish Tank (2009) Movie Review

Written Review: boxd.it/qfIAr
Plot: Everything changes for 15 year old Mia when her mum brings home a new boyfriend.
Director: Andrea Arnold
This video is part of my classics series, where I pick one of my favourite films, rewatch it, then review it.
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[@kane4013]

I’d missed the metaphor of the shackled horse being a reflection of her own life. When she first saw the horse I figured it had been left there deserted. Her reaction to want so save it seemed an example of her (yet seen to the viewer) humanity/kindness.

[@simona_sigmund1001]

Just finished watching this and I loved the review! A very deep and interesting movie, one of my new faves. Thank you :)

[@MrRenegadePhoenix]

Glad to hear it. You're welcome :)

[@redfox9726]

I enjoy how similar the turning point was to mine , despite circumstances not being the same. That feeling of being trapped and then just leaving . I went from france to england and left just like her and i definately recognised that calm anger , mostly how readable her body language is , another trait i share with the character .

[@anastasia_plisova]

So, how did your life turn out after you left?

[@lily-jh6ti]

my theory on the title ‘fish tank’ coincides with your analysis on how mia feels trapped in her world, in her life. like she’s a fish in a fish tank.

[@IAmOnlyFlora]

Great review! I enjoyed your keen observations on the social commentary interlaced with real-talk such as "the guy was a dick" 😂 You're obviously passionate about cinematography, it's nice to see.

[@MrRenegadePhoenix]

Thank you! I try to keep these things real, just me talking unscripted about films and ideas I love.

[@ahsenshah2875]

Great summary. Thanks Bud.

[@teddnagurski5583]

This movie creeped me out.

[@Truthseeker1515]

and I thought Ken Loach was grim....

[@KummarVlogs]

I had to to watch this video at 0.75x speed (slower) to understand. It looks like you uploaded the video by increasing the speed.

[@a.crizloe635]

Great film great review

[@connororeilly3387]

Just watched it. Loved it.

[@xanderclamp6735]

first.
nice video man

[@MrRenegadePhoenix]

Thanks

[@curleex3838]

Does anyone even know what CHAV stands for?
“Council House Association Vermin”
Not v nice really is it!!!

[@thegirlinquestion]

it stands for Council Housed and Violent

[@curleex3838]

@@thegirlinquestion depends how you look at it

[@thegirlinquestion]

@@curleex3838 no that’s what it stands for

[@curleex3838]

@@thegirlinquestion lol im just kiddin

[@kane4013]

I’m Australian… What does CHAV really stand for?

[@nabamlej4993]

I didn't understood anything u said not to be racist 🙇‍♀️🙇

[@MrRenegadePhoenix]

Haha it's ok. Sorry, I can talk a bit too fast and my accent is weird.

[@leahv5892]

Slow down. It’s hard to understand you.

[@MrRenegadePhoenix]

Sorry! It's just the way I talk.