Swimfan
September. 06,2002 PG-13Ben Cronin has it all: the admiration of his many friends, a terrific girlfriend, and he's on the fast-track to an athletic scholarship. Ben's rock-solid, promising future and romance are turned upside-down with the arrival of Madison Bell. Madison, the new girl in town, quickly sets her sights on the impressionable Ben. While their first few meetings are innocent enough, the obsessive and seductive Madison wants more ... much more.
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Admirable film.
It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.
This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.
The Plot.New Jersey high school senior Ben Cronin is a former juvenile delinquent, whose past criminal behavior was fueled by and for drug use. He credits the support of his now long time girlfriend Amy Miller and getting into competitive swimming as the primary reasons for turning his life around, which includes working part-time at the hospital where his single mother works. He has become the star swimmer of his high school team, so much so that scouts from Stanford University are coming in a week's time to watch Ben swim. Ben has a new swim fan in Madison Bell, a recent transfer student to Ben's high school. Despite Ben making it clear that he is in a committed relationship, Madison seduces him, the seduction to which he succumbs. They agree afterward that their encounter was a one-time only event, but Ben slowly comes to the realization that despite Madison's assertions to the contrary, she has more in mind with him.It sucks
High school student Ben Cronin (Jesse Bradford) works hard swimming with a Stanford scout coming. His sweet girlfriend Amy Miller (Shiri Appleby) keeps him away from his checkered past of drug and stealing. He works at the hospital with his single mom. Madison Bell (Erika Christensen) is the new girl in school. She gets on Ben's mind and they have one night in the swimming pool. They agree to stay friends but Madison seems to have something else in mind. Madison befriends Amy and things get uncomfortable for Ben.It's Fatal Attraction for teens. It takes way too long to get going and is far too slow. There is no surprises and no originality in this bland thriller. There is no tension at all. Jesse Bradford is playing a weak character which kind of fits. Erika Christensen has a cold determination and cool demeanor about her. She is definitely beautiful enough to catch anybody's eyes. It is probably a mistake to have cousin Christopher Dante. The point is to isolate Ben till he has nobody to rely on. It's a problem for him to have an ally. There is just nothing special in this movie and the ending is way too convoluted.
This film starts out with a young guy and gal who are very much in love and both of them feel they have found their Soul Mate in life. The young man is an excellent swimmer and is looking forward to perform for some swimming coaches for various colleges and he is encouraged by his own coach.Another young gal who is very pretty and sexy seduces this young guy to have a one night stand with her and from then on the film becomes a fatal attraction situation.You will have to view this film in order to find out if the one night stand was worth starting a complete web of suspense and murder.Great entertaining film, enjoy.
I saw swim fan recently and thought it was pretty good,it plays like a teenage version of fatal attraction,good thing this guy did'nt have a pet rabbit,the cast is mostly unknowns at least to me.but the things this girl does are so mean and demented,talk about a woman scorned.the teen lead is a swim champion at his high school,has a pretty good girl girlfriend,and then comes the new girl,watch out shes got major issues. its a shame because shes so attractive,but shes also a demon child.no supernatural stuff here,but there's lots of suspense and melodrama.the only stars i recognized in this sleeper are Dan Hedaya(tightrope)and Jason Ritter(Freddy vs Jason)yes he's the son of the late John Ritter. both of these actors have small supporting roles.as for being a dead on rehash of fatal attraction,it is just that.i have to say i liked it, i would'nt call this a true horror film.it is however good suspense. 8 out of 10,swim fan rocks.