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Swimming Pool (2003)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 6/14

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6/14: The seductive cover lured me to seeing Swimming Pool in the first place, and afterwards, I don't think it's that bad.

My theory of what happened is simple: the author dreamed about her newly penned story. Otherwise, the whole thing is implausible because it's too simple, neat, and convenient. The other theory, which is weak, is she killed her mother and waiter boyfriend.

Although the movie seems slow, it has a nice pace in order to build up the setting. Perhaps that's why it has an enticing power. Charlotte Rampling, who plays the author, is an Ellen Burstyn clone. Hence, the catalyst is Ludivine Sagnier whose acting ability is only limited to being naked as often as possible.

All in all, I normally dismiss dream films, but Swimming Pool does well.