Review of Swimming Pool (2003) by Janice : — 07 Dec 2008

Beautifully done movie. Nice twist in the end, although I have to admit it, I had to look up IMDB for an explanation on it.

This review of Swimming Pool (2003) was written by Janice : on 07 Dec 2008.

Swimming Pool has generally received positive reviews.

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