Saw this today at the Greenwich PH, purely to escape the heat. Only six other people had the same idea!
This is a nice, inoffensive British comedy about Rob Brydon joining a men's synchronised swimming team that just happened to have formed in his local pool, consisting of a Motley Crew of guys, and taking them to the championships in Milan.
It was ok, but it could have been a much better film, it had no suspense and the ending was rather silly.
But I did enjoy my two air-conditioned hours!
6/10
Swimming with Men
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Swimming with Men
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Re: Swimming with Men
A perfectly pleasant way to spend an afternoon, but it doesn't quite reach the heights of it's fairly obvious inspiration - The Full Monty (Brydon himself has described it as 'The Pool Monty').
As well as being a long standing member of FMUK I work in the film industry, mainly as a background actor aka supporting artiste aka extra. In this one I am the USA team coach, seen fleetingly at the gala towards the end of the movie. Had a really enjoyable few days filming those scenes, and Brydon in particular was an absolute joy to work with.
Sadly it was a rather low budget effort and although the gala was set in Milan we filmed it in...Basildon.
As well as being a long standing member of FMUK I work in the film industry, mainly as a background actor aka supporting artiste aka extra. In this one I am the USA team coach, seen fleetingly at the gala towards the end of the movie. Had a really enjoyable few days filming those scenes, and Brydon in particular was an absolute joy to work with.
Sadly it was a rather low budget effort and although the gala was set in Milan we filmed it in...Basildon.
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sarahlrich
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Re: Swimming with Men
Lol my boyfriend was in the American swimming team - the tall guy Clive.
We havent seen the film yet.
We havent seen the film yet.
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Re: Swimming with Men
I went to the premiere, thanks to ritamistry. We both loved it. It is a really lovely, feel good, gem of a film. In the intro, Rob Brydon, says "don't be distracted by their bodies"!
I learn later in the credits that it is based on a real-life synchro-swim team of middle-aged Swedes, and who make an appearace in the film.
Sorry, I missed you davewatts, I did not know you were in it, although, I looked out for sarahlrich's bf, but didn't see him. If I knew what characters you were, I may have been able to spot you both.
Tom Hardy created quite a stir when he turned up at the premiere, to support his wife, Charlotte Riley, who is their team coach in the film.
7/10
I learn later in the credits that it is based on a real-life synchro-swim team of middle-aged Swedes, and who make an appearace in the film.
Sorry, I missed you davewatts, I did not know you were in it, although, I looked out for sarahlrich's bf, but didn't see him. If I knew what characters you were, I may have been able to spot you both.
Tom Hardy created quite a stir when he turned up at the premiere, to support his wife, Charlotte Riley, who is their team coach in the film.
7/10
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tonethestone
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Re: Swimming with Men
Boring. Can’t add more. 1.5/5
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Top Gun Maverick
MI 7 & 8
The Many Saints of Newark
Ghostbusters : Afterlife
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Tenet
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
In The Heights
A Quiet Place 2
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Re: Swimming with Men
Love your honesty!tonethestone wrote:Boring. Can’t add more. 1.5/5
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2016 - 116 seen
2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
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2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
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