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11 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 75Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger Moore“Swimming” wears its “Full Monty” ambitions (it isn’t on that level, but its funny enough) on its trunks, with the flippant banter and blend of melancholy sentimentality and sight gag silliness. It even uses a Tom Jones anthem for its “big finish.” Yeah, there’s an “informal world championships” for men who do this. No, seriously.
- 60The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawThis film floats, but, like a synchro-swimmer doing the “egg beater” leg movement, it needs a fair bit of strenuous activity to keep it upright.
- 60The New York TimesTeo BugbeeThe New York TimesTeo BugbeeAlthough the film has no grand cinematic ambitions, its unsensationalized focus on these aging bodies invites welcome kindness.
- 50RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyRogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyA gentle low-key comedy.
- 40The Observer (UK)Simran HansThe Observer (UK)Simran HansBased on the true story of a group of Swedish men who competed in the synchronised swimming world championship, Swimming With Men is reminiscent of The Full Monty, its feelgood climax landing with a welcome, if gentle, splash.
- 30The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckThe Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckAiming for charm but instead coming across as hopelessly forced, Swimming With Men barely manages to stay afloat.
- 30Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenLos Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenOliver Parker’s Swimming with Men is a lazily formulaic male-bonding comedy.