Review of Swimming Pool (2003) by Harry B — 29 Jun 2007

This film is such a blast. So sexy and so mysterious, its dreamscapes will stay with you for weeks and its unconventional narrative will provoke much discussion.

This review of Swimming Pool (2003) was written by Harry B on 29 Jun 2007.

Swimming Pool has generally received positive reviews.

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