Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

"McGregor and Blunt have charm to spare (...) In the Dead Sea of Hollywood formula, their film is a distinct delight, brimming over with spirit and surprise (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of four)" 

"There's a great romantic comedy in this material, somewhere, which is too bad, because the movie that did get made is decent if a bit bland" 

"'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' asks viewers simply to sit back and enjoy the pleasant picaresque; the journey is eased considerably by Hallstrom's assured hand and feather-light touch (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of four)" 

"['Salmon Fishing in the Yemen'] takes us back to the sort of achingly civilized love story in which the only thing that really stands in the way of two people falling for each other is their own decorum" 

"This perhaps sounds like a hilarious movie. So it could be, in the hands of the masters of classic British comedy. Unfortunately, the director is the Swede Lasse ('Chocolat'), who sees it as a heart-warming romance and doesn't take advantage of the rich eccentricity in the story (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of four)" 

"As awkward as McGregor’s geeky hero and almost as confused as the titular plan, Salmon Fishing is still very likable if you’re prepared to take the bait. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of four)"