Review of Swimming Pool (2003) by Adam U — 01 Jan 2010

Great Movie didnt need to see Charlotte Rampling's Body but Ludivine Sagnier's body made up for that.

This review of Swimming Pool (2003) was written by Adam U on 01 Jan 2010.

Swimming Pool has generally received positive reviews.

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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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Ozon has a smooth gift for scenes of unease, but ultimately Swimming Pool liquifies into a dreary puzzle movie…

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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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