The film revolves around the British writer Sarah Morton who finds it difficult in her new novel. It seemed that she needed a different path during that period, as her publisher decided to send her to his French home to relax. Sarah appears in those moments when she shows her interaction with his unusual daughter, who reflects the course of things.
Charlotte Rampling is engaging in this intriguing little whodunit that seems more intent on exposing internal paranoia than it does on real world murder.
Think of it as a box of chocolates, with Sagnier being the chocolate-covered cherry. And you know the problem with chocolates: They're great to eat but they offer no nourishment whatsoever, and afterwards you feel guilty for the indulgence.
Rampling and Ozon clearly enjoy working together. Rampling relishes psychologically complex roles. Ozon respects his leading ladies enough to give them challenges.
The story occasionally wanders, but Swimming Pool is definitely worth a dip.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 16, 2003
A delectable and daring psychological drama.
Uruguay Total
October 26, 2004
Tiene que ver con eso de la ficción y de ser espectadores, y hasta qué punto creemos lo que se ve en la pantalla como una realidad y no como el antojo de un director de cine.
