Review of Swimming with Sharks (1994) by Steven R — 23 Mar 2008

A tale of sweet revenge, starring a very scary/hilarious Kevin Spacey. For fans of dark comedy, this is recommended! The only weakness is the ending.

This review of Swimming with Sharks (1994) was written by Steven R on 23 Mar 2008.

Swimming with Sharks has generally received positive reviews.

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