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Catfish (2010)

Nev Schulman , Michigander Abby , Ariel Schulman Henry Joost  |  PG-13 |  DVD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (282 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Nev Schulman, Michigander Abby
  • Directors: Ariel Schulman Henry Joost
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Universal
  • DVD Release Date: January 4, 2011
  • Run Time: 88 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (282 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B003Q6D1YW
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,046 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Catfish" on IMDb

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The slipperiness of truth and lies on the Internet gets played out in unexpected ways in the documentary Catfish. When Nev Schulman receives a painting based on a photograph of his from an 8-year-old girl named Abby in Michigan, he doesn't realize this is going to lead to a long-distance romance with Abby's older sister Megan… and that this romance, conducted over the phone and the Internet, will lead to something far more troubling. It would be unfair to reveal more details of Catfish, as the process of discovery is one of its pleasures--but even if you do know the sequence of events, the movie's ultimate reward is not the revelation of secrets but the surprising and very human interactions of the movie's last third. While there is a thriller aspect to the movie--and the suspense at points is indeed nail biting--the revelation isn't the bang that Hollywood movies lead you to expect. Instead, Catfish turns sad, unsettling, and sure to inspire arguments about motivations and human nature. --Bret Fetzer

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In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, Catfish is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labyrinth of online intrigue.

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I felt like I wasted my time watching this movie. N. Matteson  |  52 reviewers made a similar statement
Its not a movie or documentary. X  |  22 reviewers made a similar statement
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66 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As many others, I distinctly recall the marketing campaign for "Catfish" that spoke of this quasi-documentary in thriller-like terminology. I was actually surprised by how wide this movie dropped in its initial theatrical release--most current documentaries don't get a full scale media blitz but instead are relegated to the art house circuit. In many ways, I can already see the negative backlash that this approach has caused by setting up expectations that the actual film had little intentions of fulfilling. It's disappointing, really, in reaching for a broader appeal--perhaps "Catfish" was a bit oversold for mass consumption. "Catfish" is actually a very compelling and entertaining character driven piece and I think that the people who approach it with no pre-conceived notions might find this film has a lot to offer about our media obsession. Where David Fincher's "The Social Network" was the great fictional Facebook movie of 2010, I think "Catfish" stands as an interesting counterpoint in the non-fiction category.

In truth, the less you know about "Catfish"--the better. And perhaps that is the reason behind the mysterious trailer that may have been a tad misleading. The story is extremely contemporary. Anyone who has experienced online networking and dating know the inherent perils in believing everything you read. It's simply not prudent. "Catfish" documents a relationship between a successful New York photographer and 8 year old Abby, an artist in Michigan. Abby sends him a painting of one of his published photos and the two strike up an electronic friendship. His brother and friend start to document this blossoming camaraderie and this forms the initial basis for "Catfish.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable January 29, 2012
Format:Blu-ray
Having lived near Ishpeming Michigan for many years before moving out east, I knew immediately that something was awry with the photos of the characters. But this movie is so full of interesting and sensitive twists and turns that it is absolutely gripping. I don't for a minute think this was faked ala Blair Witch. It is just too true to be comfortable for most people. Bravo to the filmmakers for following it to the difficult end.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie with lots of suspense November 20, 2012
Format:DVD
After catching their MTV series, I decided to watch the movie and I must say it did not disappoint. You were able to feel Nev's different emotions right along with him, from what seemed like feelings of falling in love to his heartbreak.

This movie had a lot of twist and turns that you will enjoy.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars I'LL ALWAYS HAVE PIE FOR YOU June 22, 2012
Format:Amazon Instant Video
This is a film which is able to combine bad photography and annoying Internet social networking. Nev Schulman (Nev Schulman) is being filmed as the topic of someone filming someone. And we know it is real because they start off with a close up of him eating. He meets a family from upstate Michigan on-line (he lives in NYC) and they hit it off really well as they communicate on Facebook, text, and he breaks down and makes a few phone calls. The 8 year old girl paints, the older daughter records music, and mom is a hottie too.

Driving back from Colorado, and congrats to all of you that make it this far into the film, they decide to detour to Michigan to meet the people who he has had an on-line relationship. All is not what it seems. And while there is a twist, rest assure the boredom doesn't end. At this point the movie would have been better if the family wore fake looking rubber masks and were cannibals.

When a DVD cover must use single words cut out of a review to promote itself, that generally means they couldn't use the whole statement without making themselves look bad. Intrigue? Suspense? Provocative? Give me a break.

Parental Guide: No f-bombs sex, or nudity. Adult sex talk.
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25 of 34 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars So where does the truth end and the film begin? May 7, 2011
Format:DVD
In 2007, a photographer in New York City, Nev Schulman, was surprised to receive a parcel in the post containing a painting. It was a painting of a picture of his that had been published in The New York Sun some weeks earlier, and the artist was apparently only eight years old. Intrigued, Schulman began corresponding with Abby, the artist, online under her mother Angela's supervision. His brother Ariel and friend Henry, amateur film-makers, smell a potential good story here and begin filming Nev's interactions with Abby's family by phone and computer. Nev also comes into contact with Abby's family members via Facebook, particularly her 19-year-old sister Megan, whom he starts 'Internet dating'. Since the family live many hundreds of miles away in Michigan, the chances of meeting them soon do not appear to be likely.

Whilst working on a project in Colorado, the trio start to find holes in the story presented to them. Megan, who sings and plays guitar and piano, sends Nev some songs she's recorded, but he finds that they are recordings of songs from YouTube. Googling reveals no mention of Abby's artistic skills in local media. Nev becomes concerned over being scammed, and they decide to detour to Michigan on the way home to learn the truth.

Catfish is an interesting film that was released last year after proving a storm at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. It then triggered a significant wave of controversy, though we'll come to that in a moment. It's easy to see why the film has been praised: it's a zeitgeist-capturing movie about people who forge relationships online where the details presented by the parties involved may be exaggerated or indeed fabricated altogether.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I loved, loved, loved this movie. I even cried. The movie makes you more aware of dating from a guys perspective as well as dating and online dating.
Published 6 days ago by Agliea25
4.0 out of 5 stars Creepy
Was not expecting where this movie went, this is creepy. Very entertaining. I would not have gone as far as these guys did.
Published 6 days ago by Scott Collins
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie
I wasn't expecting much from these first-time filmmakers, but Catfish was a nice surprise.

This is an entertaining film worth watching.
Published 10 days ago by K. Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Though some may say it's boring, predictable, or that it feeds on the misery of other people's lives, I think this is a sweet, beautiful documentary. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Ryan Lavine
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Great Movie
I was really impressed by how well done this whole documentary was. Knowing the basic premise was enough to make me think I knew how it was all going to go down. Read more
Published 20 days ago by g
2.0 out of 5 stars Just how you thought it would end...
Nothing unpredictable except how gullible these guys are. Of course it was going to end the way it was all leading up to. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Liza
4.0 out of 5 stars Shines on the true "crazy" behind some online relationships
I am so glad someone thought to document online dating. When I was actively dating online, I always said I should record all the craziness that went along with it.
Published 26 days ago by Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
This movie has many layers and the subjects are handled very sensitively. Very interesting to see Nev's personal journey and his creativity.
Published 1 month ago by K. Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting cautionary tale.
Unfortunately I don't have a fully written review on my site ([...]) for this one yet.

The movie was really interesting in today's world of online interactions and so... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Adam Gagnon
2.0 out of 5 stars Not the Show.
If you are thinking this will be like the Catfish TV program, you are wrong. Niev is not the same person at all. Read more
Published 1 month ago by CyberLinK
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