Review of Swimming Pool (2003) by Jessie V — 14 May 2009

I felt kind of tricked into watching this whole movie, but it ended up being okay. the ending was pretty good/unexpected.

This review of Swimming Pool (2003) was written by Jessie V on 14 May 2009.

Swimming Pool has generally received positive reviews.

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