Review of Swimming Pool (2003) by Patrick B — 10 Jan 2008

Awesome. Would have made 'ol Alfred jealous. The way the suspense builds is just amazing. Ozon's other "mood-piece" See The Sea would sadly not live up to this gem.

This review of Swimming Pool (2003) was written by Patrick B on 10 Jan 2008.

Swimming Pool has generally received positive reviews.

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