The Swimmers

Netflix | Release Date: November 11, 2022

6.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 19 Ratings

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bertobellamyDec 1, 2022

'The Swimmers' intention of making the life story of Yusra Mardini — a Syrian swimmer who saved several refugees from dying in the sea thanks to her skills and those of her sister — known is noble; however, the film's inspirational approach'The Swimmers' intention of making the life story of Yusra Mardini — a Syrian swimmer who saved several refugees from dying in the sea thanks to her skills and those of her sister — known is noble; however, the film's inspirational approach makes it all seem dull and predictable. While the performances by the Issa sisters are decent, their characters feel bland and uninteresting. Also, various narrative and editing decisions leave much to be desired. As if that were not enough, the story extends much longer than necessary, not to mention that the ending is abrupt and not very exciting. If you want a more nuanced and deep story about the crisis refugee, check out 'Flee' or 'Limbo… Expand

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JLuis_001Dec 11, 2022

Inspiring no doubt about it, however much of what it proposes on most occasions only focuses on manipulating the viewer, and of course with a story like that was to be expected, but you have to criticize things as they are.

The movie itselfInspiring no doubt about it, however much of what it proposes on most occasions only focuses on manipulating the viewer, and of course with a story like that was to be expected, but you have to criticize things as they are.

The movie itself is not bad, but its whole structure is focused on putting one problematic situation after another that they managed to get out of, and that's the inspiring thing, but in the end you don't know **** about them, because the script wasn't interested in them but in what they survived. The rest flows fine, but that's pretty much it.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariNov 25, 2022

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It wouldn't have been a shareable film if towards the end there hadn't been the older sister's speech to the younger one: in Levi's terms, she invites her to compete not only for the saved but also for the drowned, those who(Mauro Lanari)
It wouldn't have been a shareable film if towards the end there hadn't been the older sister's speech to the younger one: in Levi's terms, she invites her to compete not only for the saved but also for the drowned, those who didn't make it. It's the moment when Sally El Hosaini takes off from the issue of refugees to that of outcasts of all kinds.… Expand

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WatchinMoviesMar 6, 2023

Just another story line presented as earth shaking where the journey is the point. Not very compelling because the story isn't done right. Our view is "don't waste your time."

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