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Swimfan (PG-13, 2002)

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Haven't we all seen this already? Too many times?

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Parents need to know that the movie has sexual references and situations, strong language, and violence. There is a reference to drug testing of athletes that is positive for steroid use.

Violence: Tension and peril.
Sex: Sexual situation.
Language: Strong language for PG-13.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Teen drinking and smoking, references to drug use.
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What's the story?

What's the story?

A nice, cute guy who seems to have it all meets an extremely attractive girl who promises him guilt-free sex and learns the sad lesson that there's no such thing. The big difference this time is that instead of being a lawyer (Fatal Attraction) or a radio show host (Play Misty for Me), the guy in question is a high school swimming champion.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Even though anyone who's ever seen a movie will know everything that's going to happen, there are some pretty good jump-out-at-you surprises in SWIMFAN. Having the hero (Jesse Bradford) spend so much time in the pool wearing nothing but a swimsuit and goggles adds to the atmosphere of vulnerability and otherworldliness. Erika Christensen (Traffic) is very effective in her retro good-girl dresses and high heels and uses her baby face well to switch instantly from innocence to obsession. Overall, though, the movie is a forgettable retread of more effective thrillers.

Movie themes & details

Movie Details
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox
Director: John Polson
Cast: Erika Christensen, Jesse Bradford, Shiri Appleby
Genre: Thriller
Run time: 85 minutes
Theatrical release: September 6, 2002
DVD release: March 11, 2003
MPAA Rating: PG-13
MPAA explanation: peril, language, grisly images, and sexual situations
This review was written by Nell Minow
 
 

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