Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012)

Better than expected, really. Fairly good, rather enjoyable.

Quirky and a little reserved, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is nonetheless a charming little romantic drama sold by some strong central performances.

 McGregor's accent is rather quirky. Scott Thomas's character was quite the caricature, and weakened the film, if anything.

That Sinking Feeling

The last of the independent fishermen – and their troubles



Down at the Docks
By Rory Nugent
(Pantheon, 290 pages, $24.95)