Sleeping with the Fishes

I think low ratings of this movie (under 5) are quite unfair. There are very funny moments in this movie and in spots it's heart warming. The actors put forth convincing performances and convincing performances (as a cast) in any movie these days ar least earns the movie a 3 minimum and only serious debacles could make that rating lower. This movie is a fun diversion that explores family issues in a non-threatening way. You become emotionally invested in the characters instead of emotionally burdened. Gina Rodriguez has a very lovable girl next door quality in this movie. It isn't a must see movie but if you are channel suffering and find this most likely it is the best movie you haven't seen yet that is on. So give it a chance. A ten point rating system is a little restrictive. This movie is just barely a 7 while other movies I have rated 7 are really a 7.5

Casting a few good actors with a truck load of awful Or awfully directed extras does not make for a good movie. Not often are writers good directors. Possibly a good script but was distracted by over acting. Too bad.

I really related to this movie. Although the subject matter is well trodden it was such a valentine to love and family in such a sincere and offbeat way it stole my heart. The performances and direction was top notch.

I saw this for the first time when it was on HBO and thought it was a really cute film with a lovable cast and some really great family moments of humor and drama blended very well. This was all before I knew who Gina Rodriquez was...and then I saw it a second time with some friends who were obsessed with Jane the Virgin.

The first time I watched I just enjoyed the story and related to coming from a mixed family with cultural divides. I felt it was overall a really good movie - acting, writing and overall production. The second time I watched the movie, I realized why Gina was adored by so many people. She's our generation's Julia Roberts - very adorable in a rom-com style flick.

But hands down the BEST part of the movie was Ana Ortiz. I smiled every time she appeared on screen, and it was so good to have her there to balance out all the "drama" Gina's character brought to the story.

I recommend it for anyone who has had to sit with their family and admit they don't have their $^i& together yet...and of course, if you wanna laugh!

I saw this movie a few years ago and really enjoyed it. The characters were funny and I can relate to the dysfunction.....Recently I was chatting with a friend about another show with one of the actresses and I thought of Sleeping with the Fishes. So...I just watched this movie again thinking wow, there is so much talent here: the writing, the acting. Definitely a must-see!