Watermarks
Kino International | Release Date: January 21, 2005 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
67
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Critic Reviews
Positive:
12
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
88
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
In the absolutely moving new documentary Watermarks, seven women in their 80s return to the Vienna swimming pool of their youth. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterSheri Linden
The excellent film combines a wealth of archival material with the reminiscences of an unforgettable group of octogenarian women who were champion swimmers when Hitler annexed Austria in 1938. Read full review
80
The New York TimesStephen Holden
A moving documentary that approaches the Holocaust from a fresh, intimate perspective. Read full review
75
New York PostDebra Birnbaum
Ultimately a moving, poignant tale about triumph in the face of the unthinkable. Read full review
75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Not a great movie, but contains fascinating historical material. Read full review
75
Miami HeraldMarta Barber
Touching. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleJonathan Curiel
More than just a nostalgia trip. Read full review
70
VarietyLisa Nesselson
Snappy, affecting documentary. Read full review
70
Village VoiceLaura Sinagra
Though Zilberman's affection for the women leads to some indulgent digression, the doc's low-key tone (and lack of the stock, timpani-backed Nazi iconography) throws certain anecdotes into powerful relief. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
Each woman is a terrific interview, and if the climactic vision of these still beautiful ladies gliding through the water doesn't bring a lump to your throat, you surely have no heart. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
Wonderful, heartwarming. Read full review
70
Chicago ReaderAndrea Gronvall
Unfortunately their story ends just as it becomes most provocative. Read full review
60
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
Not especially lively filmmaking, but Zilberman has unearthed some terrific footage of the club in its heyday. Read full review
50
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
As documentaries go, Watermarks is nothing special. But the women who inhabit it are sensational. Read full review
50
The A.V. ClubNathan Rabin
Well-intentioned and exceedingly nice, Watermarks aspires to warm the soul, but succeeds only in numbing the mind. Read full review
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