The Deep End

Name: The Deep End
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Released: August 8, 2001
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 78
Cast: Goran Visnjic, Tilda Swinton

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Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: August 8, 2001 | R

Starring: Goran Visnjic, Tilda Swinton

Summary: A story of a mother's relationship with her son as she struggles desperately to cope with a crisis that threatens to envelop her entire world. In the classical tradition of the American film melodrama, The Deep End explores the depths of familial love, the boundaries of communication, and the quiet lonely beauty of self-sacrifice. [i5 Films]

Director: David Siegel and Scott McGehee

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 101 min

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Desson Thomson

An extraordinarily riveting drama. Read full review

Rita Kempley

The real story lies beneath the surface of this superbly acted, strangely moving film. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

A thriller with a quietly sensational performance by Tilda Swinton.

Peter Travers

Springs surprises that entertain and provoke. Read full review

Jami Bernard

Delicious, intelligent thriller. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

An intelligent, extremely well-acted thriller about a mother's endless love for her son. Read full review

David Edelstein

Swinton is good enough to take your mind off the not-too-compelling ambiguities. Read full review

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rubyelettinga

Jan 13, 2016

Masterful performances from Goran Visnjic, Tilda Swinton and of course Jonathan Tucker. These guys are absolute masters in their own professions (which is of course acting) and I believe that each of them plays the role exactly right, to tune the movie in a perfect pitch and tempo. NothingMasterful performances from Goran Visnjic, Tilda Swinton and of course Jonathan Tucker. These guys are absolute masters in their own professions (which is of course acting) and I believe that each of them plays the role exactly right, to tune the movie in a perfect pitch and tempo. Nothing else to say except, congratulations Goran, Tilda & Jonathan.… Expand

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M.Carey

Aug 27, 2001

I was on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film. It offered not a moment's rest. By the end of the movie, I was breathless. This was one hell of a rollercoaster ride. Tilda Swinton's compelling performance as a young mother who would go to any length to protect her family I was on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film. It offered not a moment's rest. By the end of the movie, I was breathless. This was one hell of a rollercoaster ride. Tilda Swinton's compelling performance as a young mother who would go to any length to protect her family deserves all the critical acclaim she's been receiving, and her malevolent blackmailer, Goron Visnjic, who is transformed into a compassionate and selfless human being -- bad boys always fall for pretty damsels in distress, don't they? -- is both sexy and charismatic. Everyone I know who has seen this film loved it, which is why I went to see it. I'm glad I did. Film Noir is back, baby -- this time in color -- and it's as dark, consuming, and menacing as ever.… Expand

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JohnB.

Feb 7, 2007

Should have had more of a gay subplot. Too stereotypical homophobic.

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lasttimeisaw

Mar 13, 2012

The enchanting opening score and a dominant blue hue eases its way of a concealed familial drama with a murder case, a blackmail and an in-the-closet gay son. Out of expectation, a lesser impact on the gay culture, the film endeavors a strenuous effort to accent on a desperate motherâ

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nutterjr

Jul 4, 2011

A relatively unknown film turns out to be a rather pleasant surprise. A thriller with more than one twists. Tilda Swinton is once again a delight to watch.

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Iamcritical86

May 8, 2022

This film got off to a good start but quickly fell off the DEEP END!! Superbly talented and underrated as I believe Tilda Swinton IS, I think this script was terribly written for her. This movie just seemed to get worse and worse as it progressed from the endless cliches to the everThis film got off to a good start but quickly fell off the DEEP END!! Superbly talented and underrated as I believe Tilda Swinton IS, I think this script was terribly written for her. This movie just seemed to get worse and worse as it progressed from the endless cliches to the ever predictable plot. A whole lot of talent gone to waste drowned in a deep sea of bad writing, directing and mediocre performances!!… Expand

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