Catch of the Day (2014)

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Officer Rod Davis becomes embedded undercover when a cartel starts bringing drugs into the city through fish shipments. He soon finds himself and his city under siege when a scientist accidentally creates mutant fish people with a poisonous bite. It's up to the rookie cop and a sexy lab assistant to find the drug stash and destroy the crime lord controlling the mutant monsters, but it turns personal when Rod's sister is kidnapped. Are they fighting giant mutant fish monsters just for the halibut? See the badge, bass, and ass in a horror-comedy that you won't want to throw back... because it's the "Catch of the Day."

Film Introduction
"Catch of the Day" is a fascinating brief film from 2014, directed and written by veteran filmmaker, Grant Janes. The movie runs for 20 minutes and showcases an astonishing mix of drama and funny. In spite of its quick runtime, it presents profound themes that resonate with its audience, showing the significance of family bond, decision, and survival impulses in an unexpected and amusing method.

Plot Summary
"Catch of the Day" follows the story of an optimistic daddy, Bill, who takes his skeptical boy, Tommy, on a fishing trip for the first time. Bill wishes to bond with his child over the shared activity and teach him the essentials of the sport, following a family tradition passed down from generations.

Tommy, on the other hand, falls far from the tree and brings less interest in fishing than his father. The journey sets off on a rocky path as Tommy struggles to catch a fish and views the activity as a tedious and dull way to pass time versus his daddy's enthusiastic dedication to the sport.

Conflict and Resolution
The film's climax occurs when Bill hooks an enormous fish, which ends up dragging him off the boat and into the water. This major plot twist pulls the audience's attention back to the story. Tommy is left in a panic and should decide whether to conserve his daddy or let the enormous fish escape, posing a moral and ethical issue.

With the film nearing its end, Tommy gathers himself together and carries out all the fishing suggestions and techniques his father taught him throughout the day to win the fight versus the giant fish, subsequently saving his father's life.

Theme
The style of "Catch of The Day" focuses on bonding, survival, and unexpected function turnaround. It recreates the familiar father and boy bonding experience to many audiences, while including a comedic twist. The movie highlights the significance of household traditions while keeping the audience engaged with its unpredictability and easy going funny.

Performances and Cinematography
The acting performances by the 2 main characters are highly commendable, giving the brief film a touching and humorous angle. The director, Grant Janes, effectively establishes an unique visual appeal with excellent cinematography and naturalistic shooting area.

Conclusion and Reception
In spite of its length, "Catch of The Day" wonderfully encapsulates the styles of household bonding and survival instincts within its story. The function turnaround between dad and boy supplies an unexpected yet comical twist while likewise showcasing the victory of human spirit and learning. The film was well gotten by audiences and critics for its narrative, performances, and cinematography.

Top Cast

  • James Balsamo (small)
    James Balsamo
    Rod Davis
  • Jeff Kim (small)
    Jeff Kim
    Hairy Chu
  • Jason Mewes (small)
    Jason Mewes
    Jason Mewes
  • Irwin Keyes (small)
    Irwin Keyes
    Kletus Thorne
  • James Duval (small)
    James Duval
    Detective Alex Hoyt
  • Theodus Crane (small)
    Theodus Crane
    Mavis Bayle
  • Tuesday Knight (small)
    Tuesday Knight
    Wednesday
  • Nick Principe (small)
    Nick Principe
    Russell
  • Debbie Rochon (small)
    Debbie Rochon
    Madame Sheena
  • Doug Sakmann
    Eric Paulson
  • Jasmin St. Claire (small)
    Jasmin St. Claire
    Officer Crystal Rexington