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18 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittHenderson steals the show as an elderly African-American man befriended by one of the main characters.
- 75Boston GlobeJay CarrBoston GlobeJay CarrThe sweetly enticing Smiling Fish and Goat on Fire repays the bit of patience it asks.
- 70Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasA film of much gentleness, tenderness and keen observation into the way laughter and pain have a way of colliding into each other.
- 70Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumChicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumAffecting and offbeat.
- 63Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneRarely ventures beyond familiar territory.
- 50San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleSan Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleAn appealing film with a hideous title.
- 50Portland OregonianKim MorganPortland OregonianKim MorganAn unfortunate example of a small picture that feels small.
- 40Austin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenAustin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenJust sputters along, albeit pleasantly, while revisiting the realm of the abundantly familiar.
- 38New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickMuch less a satisfying movie than an intermittently funny 90-minute acting audition.
- 30L.A. WeeklyElla TaylorL.A. WeeklyElla TaylorThe best I can say for Smiling Fish is that it's capable and pleasant, which ought to sound a warning note louder than if I'd said it was awful.