I had seen Lauren Ambrose on Six Feet Under but was caught completely off guard by the quality of her work in Swimming. She turns in an incredible performance as a confused teen coming into her own in this intelligent, moving and very well made film. I'm surprised that it's not out for the holidays as it provides a refreshing change to the kind of spectacle Hollywood inundates us with. The nature of the film and its performances are subtle; and so Swimming gives it's audience the chance to really engage the film by collaborating with the actors in experiencing the fullness of the moment. The film seems breezy and light on the surface, but if you look carefully there's lots more going on in this very wise and moving film. Directed with under stated grace by Robert Siegel, I would highly recommend this film to audiences that might want to revist a common subject told in an uncommon way. It's lots of fun and will leave you wanting more. Have fun at the beach- go Swimming
Swimming
(2000)
Caught this little gem at a holiday preview and found it to be a delight.
28 December 2001