shay_562 It's hard to find anything to criticise about Goldfish Memory, but that's mostly because there's so little of substance in it. The characters are perfectly likable, but too thin for us to have any real emotional investment in. Changeability is the order of the day, but not just in terms of sexuality; characters introduced as commitment-phobes become unwaveringly monogamous overnight, people break up in one scene only to be back together by the next with no real explanation or conversation. The entire film is a whirlwind of plot lines, with new stories picked up and dropped every two minutes, to the point that some stories end up feeling incredibly unfinished and none of the characters ever gets enough attention to feel whole.This isn't necessarily to say that it's a bad film. The constant action makes it quite lively for a romcom. The characters don't get to say much of substance, but when they do the dialogue is convincing and the acting is generally above par. The cinematography is outstanding, with Dublin looking shockingly presentable, and while Damien Rice's "Cold Water" is used just a little too often, by and large the soundtrack is excellent. Most of all, the little moments of attention to detail really sell the film - from the briefly-flashed yet hilarious tabloid headline to the (admittedly painfully product-placed) comfort Phish Food, the movie feels real and the characters become more 3-D than the script would otherwise allow them to be. It feels like, had writer/director Gill actually picked a handful of the 12+ characters whose emotional tribulations are featured and focused on them for an entire film, it could have been brilliant. Instead, it flashed by in what feels like little more than three seconds. Like a Chinese takeaway, you'll enjoy it while it lasts but be hungry for more half an hour after it's gone.Overall, it's definitely worth a watch - as a good example of Irish film-making, as an interesting take on the fluid nature of sexuality, as one of the more enjoyably light-hearted gay interest films out there and even as a solid little film in its own right. Just don't expect much more than some entertaining fluff.

Henry Fields Love, the eternal mystery of Humanity. It's been used as the basis of a billion stories: comedies, dramas, horror movies... Maybe love is THE SUBJECT everything's about. Now Liz Gill tries to do her bit filming this story of crossed lives, heterosexuals that become homosexuals, lesbians who wants to have babies, the fear to commitment (or the need of a commitment)."Goldfish Memory" is a funny movie, tender and kind. Nothing too deep, and it's not pretentious at all either. There are some stereotypes, but that's normal. I guess Miss Gill achieved what she set out: to make us smile watching a group of men and women chasing love just like donkeys chase the carrots.*My rate: 7/10

Colette Corr Goldfish Memory is a multi-layered romantic comedy in the style of Bedrooms and Hallways from Irish writer/director Liz Gill.When Clara sees her boyfriend Tom kissing Isolde, it sets off a chain of romance and heartbreak that goes full circle. Clara pursues and dumps TV journalist Angie who then falls for horticulturist Kate via a one-night stand with gay bike courier pal Red. Meanwhile philanderer Tom has a rocky road to love, while Isolde decides to explore her options.Gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, it seems that when it comes to love, some of these characters suffer from a three-second Goldfish Memory. While some seek commitment, others just can't help themselves.Goldfish Memory is a well-paced, humorous and lighthearted film that switches between story lines smoothly. Although it's not original enough to become a classic, it's a great date flick, with solid ensemble performances.

Havan_IronOak In Dublin Tom, a 40 something literature lecturer, tries it on with any of his female students that are gullible enough. His standard pickup line involves telling them about the reported shortness of a goldfish's memory. Supposedly its only three second which means that as the fish swims around its bowl, by the time it returns to where it started it's all new again and ready for discovery. It's Irish whimsy like that that help him get into these girl's knickers. Clara, his latest conquest takes it badly when he moves on and she decides to try women. The woman she tries is Angie a newscaster. Meanwhile Angie's best mate is Red, a gay guy who works days as a bicycle messenger. Our cyclist has romantic issues of his own as he becomes smitten with David the hunky but straight bartender whose girlfriend is giving HIM grief...Yes, it's a light hearted merry-go-round of romantic entanglements and while none of the stories are terribly touching or new, they are passably written and enjoyable. The characters are charming and pleasant to look at if none too deep.If you liked the lecturer's goldfish line, this movie may be perfect for you. By the time it's over you may be able to start it again having forgotten these light and agreeable but none too memorable story lines.