Swimming Upstream
Drama
-
2003
Available on
Country
A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.
Cast:
Similar
Details
Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
114 min
Release date:
27 Feb 2003
Country:
AU
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
4 wins & 15 nominations
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
The story isn't unusual or compelling enough to make a lasting impression.
– Rex Reed,
New York Observer,
10 Feb 2005
rotten:
Good as Rush and Davis are as combative working-class parents Harold and Dora, their story line overpowers the drippy dramatics of their teen athlete son. It unwittingly feels like two separate movies.
– Luke Sader,
Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb 2005
fresh:
Makes you sit up and take notice, if only for the fine performances of the terrific Judy Davis as his abused mother and Geoffrey Rush as his bitter, angry dad.
– Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb 2005
rotten:
The grim material isn't helped by the hackneyed direction of Russell Mulcahy, a music-video veteran.
– Lou Lumenick,
New York Post,
4 Feb 2005
rotten:
Ends up merely treading water.
– Jack Mathews,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb 2005