Review of Swimming Pool (2003) by Nick M — 19 Jul 2007

A stylishly original thriller! Astonishing!

This review of Swimming Pool (2003) was written by Nick M on 19 Jul 2007.

Swimming Pool has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mique W (156) on 28 Oct 2014

Suspense adorable, arty et scénario intrigant. Je le recommande beaucoup! J'ai aimé les relations entre les personnages et les dialogues…

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By Lilian W (161) on 28 Nov 2013

A slow-burning French thriller with more than enough tension and mystery, Swimming Pool is thoughtful and surprising at every turn and features…

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By Regan C (74) on 25 Mar 2013

Ozon creates such a wonderful world for Charlotte Rampling to play in with twists and turns that may or may not be real. A cracker of a film…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 17 Nov 2015

After seeing the Swimming Pool, I wanted to quit my job, move to France and look for Julie…

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By Michael Wilmington (1,474) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 06 Nov 2013

Immersed here in both the fair, dreamy air and chilly, deeper waters, Rampling and Sagnier make Swimming Pool a fine sunlit noir, oozing sensuality…

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By Danielb1982 (17) on 24 Feb 2015

I very rarely write a bad review, but felt I needed to for this. I actually forced myself to sit through this, I really wish I hadn't…

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By Robert H (1,967) on 02 Jan 2014

An interesting and sexy French thriller, well shot, well written and acted by some excellent actors. a nice summer surprise…

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 17 Jul 2015

While not stunningly original, is fresh and compelling enough to hold the viewer's attention through its entire running length…

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By Anna B (1,143) on 21 Apr 2013

Good film even if a bit slow in places. half in english half in french brill acting from all leads . a film if you like thrillers and a bit arty…

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By Peter Travers (3,602) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 23 Feb 2014

It's Sagnier, a young Bardot, who lifts the movie, and Rampling, 58, who gives it nuance, not to mention a nude scene that shows off a body…

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