The Boy Who Smells Like Fish

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Faye T @Fayetful Feb 27 I liked the movie. The actors portrayed what some people go through in real life. I think the script was well written and the actors played their parts well. See more Kalissa H @kali_416 08/03/2025 I’ve seen it twice and I enjoyed it both times. See more alan d @RT11960443 06/16/2020 In no way is this your typical coming of age teen movie. It is quick moving delightful film that deserves an audience. See more 01/22/2016 One quirky piece about coming of age. See more 03/01/2015 it wasn't called Treading Water in Canada, but hard to forget a story about a boy who smells like fish; it's very funny and original. See more 12/28/2014 Director/co-writer Analeine Cal y Mayor's debut may appear to be a madcap comedy on the surface, but this is actually a charming, heartfelt coming of age tale. The Boy Who Smells Like Fish is the sort of title that evokes snickers. Silly little fits of laughter arise at the idea of a movie about a stinky boy. An engagingly quirky left-field comedy drama, the episodic The Boy Who Smells Of Fish is a gentle charmer punctuated with a series of nicely judged performance and an increasing sense of magical realism. It's without question worth a watch. You're bound to giggle at the boy, ogle at the girl, smile at their love, and be grateful for your own. Smith is the heart and soul of the film and appears in virtually every scene. Along with Kravitz, The Boy Who Smells Like Fish relies on their chemistry, and so it rests on their shoulders. Standouts in support include Don McKellar as Mica's absent dad, Ariadna Gil as his mother, Carrie-Anne Moss as his therapist, and the hilarious Gonzalo Vega as Garibai. Production values are high, despite a modest budget reported at $4.7 million, owing greatly to veteran multi award-winning Canadian cinematographer Gregory Middleton. The Boy Who Smells Like Fish is a quirky, slightly absurdist comedic drama that's more poignant than humorous. The message is fairly simple yet profound. VERDICT: "High-Quality Stuff" - [Positive Reaction] This is a rating to a movie I view as very entertaining and well made, and definitely worth paying the full price at a theatre to see or own on DVD. It is not perfect, but it is definitely excellent... (Films that are rated 3.5 or 4 stars) See more Read all reviews

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