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I’m Reed Fish is a quiet little movie as charming as the town in which it takes place. I guess it would fall under the category of romantic comedy, but don’t let the negative connotation cause hesitation; you’ll enjoy it.

Reed Fish works at the radio station of a town named Mud Meadows (seriously, I know, but stay with me) so small that everyone listens to Reed for news and they call in for him to help settle small disputes. Despite how antiquated this may sound, it rings so true that you really buy into this small town life and Reed’s unique place within it. Soon to be married to his long time girlfriend, Reed’s world is rocked when his old crush returns to the home town. As you can probably surmise Reed messes up and has to win back the girl he plans to marry. This is where I have to urge you again to not relegate this to just another romantic comedy with the same banal plot. You have seen this story before, I concede that, but the resolution is one that is so unique and surprising (albeit a bit confusing) that you’ll be won over.

I should mention at this point that Reed’s girlfriend is played by Alexis Bledel (who does a fine job), but the surprise performance is that of Jay Baruchel as the titular character. You probably don’t know Baruchel by name and you only might know him from his small part in Knocked Up or his lead roles in She’s Out of My League and The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

If you still don’t know who he is that’s exactly why he’s such a pleasant surprise as Reed Fish.
See it. Trust me.