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Swimfan (2002) 4.7
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4.7/10 from 12,956 users
Metascore: 29/100
Reviews: 214 user | 83 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com A high school senior with a promising swimming career has a one-night stand with consequences. Director:John Polson |
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Cast
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| Shiri Appleby | ... | ||
| Kate Burton | ... |
Carla Cronin
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Josh
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Randy
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Kia Goodwin | ... |
Rene
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Coach Simkins
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Michael Higgins | ... |
Mr. Tillman
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Detective John Zabel
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Pamela Isaacs | ... |
Mrs. Egan
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Christopher Dante
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Aunt Gretchen Christopher
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Janitor
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Jock
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
New Jersey high school senior Ben Cronin is a former juvenile delinquent, whose past criminal behavior was fueled by and for drug use. He credits the support of his now long time girlfriend Amy Miller and getting into competitive swimming as the primary reasons for turning his life around, which includes working part-time at the hospital where his single mother works. He has become the star swimmer of his high school team, so much so that scouts from Stanford University are coming in a week's time to watch Ben swim. Ben has a new swim fan in Madison Bell, a recent transfer student to Ben's high school. Despite Ben making it clear that he is in a committed relationship, Madison seduces him, the seduction to which he succumbs. They agree afterward that their encounter was a one-time only event, but Ben slowly comes to the realization that despite Madison's assertions to the contrary, she has more in mind with him. He feels her constant unspoken threats to expose their tryst and ... Written by Huggo
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It's murder getting the man you want. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content, disturbing images and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
6 September 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Swimf@n See more »Filming Locations:
Bayonne High School - Avenue A & 28th Street, Bayonne, New Jersey, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$8,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$44,246 (South Africa) (11 April 2003)Gross:
$44,246 (South Africa) (11 April 2003)Company Credits
Production Co:
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, GreeneStreet Films, Cobalt Media Group See more »
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Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
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2.35 : 1
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Ben: Yes.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The scenes inside Madison's house are the only ones where a light blue tint was not added to the screen. See more »Goofs
When Madison sends Ben a picture of herself, a cloth can be seen around her side behind her right arm used to cover up her cleavage See more »Quotes
Madison: So, what you're saying is that making love to me was a mistake?Ben: Yes.
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Sure, this premise has been used before. Blah, blah, blah. Who the hell cares??? It's not completely original, but it's put to good use. I saw this movie the day after seeing "One Hour Photo," which I regard as a cinematic masterpiece and one of the best thrillers I've ever seen. So I thought my mindset when entering "Swimfan" would be pretty darn negative. But I was able to enjoy it for what it is. It's an often predictable thriller with some goofy elements, but all in all it's very entertaining and a hell of a lot better than some of the crap that comes out nowadays.
Jesse Bradford is a handsome, charming actor and proves that he is leading man material. I'd even go as far as saying he could be the next Tom Cruise. He has the looks, he has the charisma, he has the skills. I enjoyed him in "Bring It On" and here he gives another fine performance. Erika Christiansen makes a perfect b**ch. She's a beautiful actress with a smile to die for, but she becomes terrifying as the movie progresses that I became terrified whenever her face would pop up on screen--which is a lot.
The film is well-directed and the premise, though it's been used before, is quite intriguing. I had a real good time with this movie. Sure, it has its standard Hollywood contrivances, like the creepy guy who knows all the answers, but I was able to shake those off. But there was one flaw that really irked me: A high school swimming pool wouldn't be so poorly guarded. I would expect there'd either be a lifeguard on duty or surveillance cameras watching, or they'd close down the pool.
My score: 7 (out of 10)