Review of The Swimmer (1968) by Lee M — 21 Jan 2010
A resounding commercial flop, this has since been recognized as a signature 60s film, prescient in its view of American self-deception. A mannerist, moody and wonderfully strange allegory of the squandered American Dream. Like a plunge into the deep end, it stings and refreshes.
Incidentally, this may be the most searing of all of Burt Lancaster's performances.
This review of The Swimmer (1968) was written by Lee M on 21 Jan 2010.
The Swimmer has generally received very positive reviews.
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