Catfish in Black Bean Sauce

This was such an awesome movie to watch. It had such depth and emotion. I was crying at some parts. I felt so bad for those kids but I got so happy to know that they got raised by at least some wonderful loving parents who wanted them and gave them such a wonderful life. Tyler Christopher was so unbelievable to watch because this was when he was just starting out to act so his acting was so authentic and real. I loved how you could tell how he was really playing his role with such passion. The connection between Tyler and his Asian friend was totally hysterical; I was dying laughing in my bed. The whole cast really had me going. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone to watch and I would even love to watch it again.

I really enjoyed the tension between the two mothers and the daughter. Sanaa Lathan also did a great job in this role.

I'll be honest and admit that I purchased this film solely because Mary Alice was one of the featured actors. I wasn't disappointed, and not just because of her participation.This movie has some laugh out loud scenes, an entertaining (if sometimes meandering) storyline, and - for the more part - decent acting. I won't get into the plot. Others can do that. I will give what I consider to be highlights.The humor starts in the very first scene involving a blind cat. The dialog is masterful and it grabbed my attention immediately. The back stories, and especially the flashbacks to build the main theme of the movie, are good storytelling and entertaining as well. If ever you wanted to try your hand at script writing this is a good film to study. I am not saying that it's perfect, but there are intricacies in the story that only a gifted writer could craft.Do be aware that this film is not deep or complex. For me that is one reason why I love it. There are time when I want to be entertained and just walk away from a film feeling good, and this film does that. It could have been made into something more complex and serious, but it would have lost a lot of its charm (not to mention making the humorous scenes incongruous.)Overall, this is a comedy with a few dramatic spots and some underlying tensions between and among characters. It is not fast moving, so if you prefer storylines with a brisk pace you are not going to like this. Also, if you prefer humor to be sophisticated and drama to be more nuanced, this is probably not going to please you. On the other hand, if you want a feel good flick with some laughs and smiles and a few serious moments to balance it, this will probably delight you.

I found this movie by way of "DVD Deals," and what a deal, you really get you money's worth. What a nice discovery, but sad that many people won't really know about this low budget movie. First of all, I found it amazing that quit a few, seasoned and famous actors participated in this low budget movie, like Paul Winfield (recently deceased at a young age of 62), Alice Walker and Sanaa Latham. This is one of the reasons why this movie suceeds because the actors are aptly able to convey a seemingly implausible storyline: A black couple adopts a Vietnamese brother and sister who are all grown-up and searching for their identities. The flash backs really works in explaining how these characters ended up with each other. It is a tender love story between uncondtional parents and their children whose commitment to what family really means endures even the most challenging hurdles. This comes in a form of a long lost Vietnamese mother and the uncertainties of falling in love. Sometimes this movie resolves in comic one liners that seemed out of place, but if you think about it, it is a bit of a relief from the seriousness of the moment. I like this movie a lot even though it has some awkward moments because it is very sincere in potraying its characters so keenly that even if it is not a perfect movie, you ended up caring about the characters. And don't forget the tisse paper.

This film IS and will ALWAYS be one of my favorites. Sappy or not, I enjoyed every bit of the performances throughout. How can you go wrong with Mary Alice and Paul Winfield?! The script is unique and refreshing- (I'm sure that's why both Alice and Winfield took the roles at a fraction of pay). Mostly it warrants a discussion about two cultures that have a somewhat interesting and often misguided understanding of one another, but so much in common. I highly recommend to anyone looking to view a film that is not hindered by Hollywood glitz, glamour, and formulaic storytelling.

...Catfish is a delightful independent film that allows its audience to experience both emotional extremes from laughter to tears. The story is about a childless African American couple (Harold and Delores Williams) who have adopted and successfully reared two ...Each character of the movie is poignantly forced to reexamine their own identity as well as his / her heartstring relationships with others ...Choi as director somewhat effectively uses flash backs to the past and imaginary images of the future to bring us the audience into what is going on in his head. A weird comedic subplot is somewhat developed between Dwayne and his roommate who is dating a ... Overall I must say that the movie was worth the [$$] I paid. I didn't get bored or go to sleep even though the audience consisted of me and one other person... 3 1/2 stars out of 5...

Good movie that represents the union of different cultures. The true meaning of a melting pot.

This is a wonderful movie that my family and I have re-watched for years! I was so happy to find I had the option of having a digital version.