Swimming Upstream(2005)- User Reviews

Well... I think this story may seem aggressive but it is really how things work in some families. It may not be that bad in this generation like having ego with your own brother and father's hatred. But I think that all these make a person to grow …more»

Why is there not a lotta reviews for this movie??? This is quite possibly the best movie of the year.Geofrey Rush is inspiring! and let me tell you im a horror fan and this beats many of my horror movies.i forgot about for a while and now im gonna add …more»

This is a very good movie to watch. it is inspiring and overall i would give it an A. i especially like it because it is based on a true storymore»

through the struggles of an alcoholic father and family survives through the bonding and caring mother, who sacrifices for the family. Success is not always measured by the trophy nor the medals, but rather the sacrifices and determination one makes in …more»

OK, I rarely consider a movie as "A+" but I will this time. This movie deserves more attention than it is getting for sure.

The story is compelling & this movie is a nice change from what you see Hollywood pumping out every two weeks. (FYI: …more»

I'm SO Glad I went to see "Swimming Upstream"!!! I had never heard of this movie...I wanted to go to the movies to kill some time..This movie was playing at my favorite Multiplex so I read the Yahoo Reviews...I looked online to pick a movie …more»

I stumbled over this movie at Blockbuster and had no idea that it would be SO good. The summary on the back of the movie made it sound like some nice life story movie. After seeing it my first statement was ... Why haven't we heard about this movie! …more»

I couldn't find this movie in the theater. I saw a movie preview on the internet. I think that this movie is the best one to see. I don't like an alcoholic father. Father is too dangerous. I love the swimmer. Swimmer is so cute.more»

Ummm, I am not sure what movie the critics were watching. I guess because I am a swimmer as well, I can relate to this story. The acting, the scenes in the pool, the story, ALL incredible! I think the swimming scenes are the best ever done that represent …more»

Tremendous acting and story that reveals emotional images and dialogue related to alcoholism and family life. Based on the true story of Tony Fingleton and his life in Australia, this film should strike many nerve endings among an American audience since …more»