

Shop Swimming Pool (Unrated Version) by Charlotte Rampling. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Good film - perfect antidote to a grey, winter's day in England ! - I tried out this DVD because it stars Charlotte Rampling - with her reputation as a great actress, and her 'French' elegance, and good looks - I thought the film must be worth a look - and I wasn't disappointed. I don't want to spoil the story - but she's plays a writer in England who takes a break in a friend's house in France - where they have a nice outdoor swimming pool. There she meets the owner's daughter - a young woman who is attractive and hedonistic - and immediately there is tension between the two. The acting between these two main characters is great - there's a kind of emotional honesty, which I don't normally find in mainstream films. What I love about this film - it's like taking a holiday ! - it takes you to a warm and sunny place in the South of France - with lots of scenes of : blue water; blue skies; French countryside; and sunbathing by the pool. Those scenes (all beautifully shot) make for a really upbeat film. It's the perfect antidote for a grey, dull British Winter ! The film has romance and eroticism - it has rivalry and a crime - and it has elements of fantasy and mystery. At the end, I was left wondering : what did happen ? How much of it was real ? I like films that leave you with those questions. In case you're wondering - yes, there are one or two sex scenes, and there is some nudity - but the film is more than just titillation - it's a good film ! Review: Very Stylish, Very French - This is a very stylish, very atmospheric, very French and also a very slow film. It's a mystery film about a mystery writer. The writer, Sarah (Charlotte Rampling), is a very British lady with much British restraint. At the invitation of her publisher John (Charles Dance) she spends time at his house in France to help her overcome a bout of writers block. And one can't shake off the feeling that she is expecting, or at least secretly hoping for, a visit from him while there. Or is it all a fantasy of hers? Because with her appearance, the short and practical haircut, the minimal makeup, her rather masculine style of dressing, one can't but wonder where her sexual preference lies. One night, completely out of the blue, arrives Julie (Ludivine Sagnier), a brash and vivacious young woman claiming to be John's daughter. The two women resent each other's presence but manage to arrange themselves to coexist in the house, the atmosphere charged with the tension between the repressed spinster and the promiscuous girl who brings home a different man every night. All the time there is the feeling that something momentous is going to happen, and when at long last it does, it is the murder of one of Julie's lovers. Here the film picks up a little speed and various twists and turns follow. You have to pay close attention to what is going on or you won't be able to make sense of it. The film is beautifully shot, much of it on location in France, and mostly in a rather muted colour palette of beige and greens, punctuated by the sparkling blue of the large swimming pool once the drab cover is taken off and it's cleaned up. This introduction of vibrant colour coincides with Julie's intrusion in Sarah's life of peaceful solitude. However, it is the performances of the two lead actresses that really make the film interesting. Charlotte Rampling is quite sensational throughout, as is Ludivine Sagnier who manages to give her initially rather unlikable character great warmth and humanity. Charles Dance is well cast in what is a rather small supporting role. There is quite a lot of nudity and several highly erotic scenes of a sexual nature. As well as being an integral part of the story, these are beautifully handled. However, viewers who are not comfortable with this kind of thing are probably well advised to give this film a miss. The DVD is good. English subtitles are available for those who need them. Any instances of French dialogue in the English version are subtitled in English. The following extra features are included: - Cast interviews (Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier) - Cannes 2003 - Red Carpet Footage - Stills Gallery - Promo Reel - Trailer
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| Customer reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (535) |
M**N
Good film - perfect antidote to a grey, winter's day in England !
I tried out this DVD because it stars Charlotte Rampling - with her reputation as a great actress, and her 'French' elegance, and good looks - I thought the film must be worth a look - and I wasn't disappointed. I don't want to spoil the story - but she's plays a writer in England who takes a break in a friend's house in France - where they have a nice outdoor swimming pool. There she meets the owner's daughter - a young woman who is attractive and hedonistic - and immediately there is tension between the two. The acting between these two main characters is great - there's a kind of emotional honesty, which I don't normally find in mainstream films. What I love about this film - it's like taking a holiday ! - it takes you to a warm and sunny place in the South of France - with lots of scenes of : blue water; blue skies; French countryside; and sunbathing by the pool. Those scenes (all beautifully shot) make for a really upbeat film. It's the perfect antidote for a grey, dull British Winter ! The film has romance and eroticism - it has rivalry and a crime - and it has elements of fantasy and mystery. At the end, I was left wondering : what did happen ? How much of it was real ? I like films that leave you with those questions. In case you're wondering - yes, there are one or two sex scenes, and there is some nudity - but the film is more than just titillation - it's a good film !
C**A
Very Stylish, Very French
This is a very stylish, very atmospheric, very French and also a very slow film. It's a mystery film about a mystery writer. The writer, Sarah (Charlotte Rampling), is a very British lady with much British restraint. At the invitation of her publisher John (Charles Dance) she spends time at his house in France to help her overcome a bout of writers block. And one can't shake off the feeling that she is expecting, or at least secretly hoping for, a visit from him while there. Or is it all a fantasy of hers? Because with her appearance, the short and practical haircut, the minimal makeup, her rather masculine style of dressing, one can't but wonder where her sexual preference lies. One night, completely out of the blue, arrives Julie (Ludivine Sagnier), a brash and vivacious young woman claiming to be John's daughter. The two women resent each other's presence but manage to arrange themselves to coexist in the house, the atmosphere charged with the tension between the repressed spinster and the promiscuous girl who brings home a different man every night. All the time there is the feeling that something momentous is going to happen, and when at long last it does, it is the murder of one of Julie's lovers. Here the film picks up a little speed and various twists and turns follow. You have to pay close attention to what is going on or you won't be able to make sense of it. The film is beautifully shot, much of it on location in France, and mostly in a rather muted colour palette of beige and greens, punctuated by the sparkling blue of the large swimming pool once the drab cover is taken off and it's cleaned up. This introduction of vibrant colour coincides with Julie's intrusion in Sarah's life of peaceful solitude. However, it is the performances of the two lead actresses that really make the film interesting. Charlotte Rampling is quite sensational throughout, as is Ludivine Sagnier who manages to give her initially rather unlikable character great warmth and humanity. Charles Dance is well cast in what is a rather small supporting role. There is quite a lot of nudity and several highly erotic scenes of a sexual nature. As well as being an integral part of the story, these are beautifully handled. However, viewers who are not comfortable with this kind of thing are probably well advised to give this film a miss. The DVD is good. English subtitles are available for those who need them. Any instances of French dialogue in the English version are subtitled in English. The following extra features are included: - Cast interviews (Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier) - Cannes 2003 - Red Carpet Footage - Stills Gallery - Promo Reel - Trailer
C**M
Please Be Aware No English Subtitles! German Only.
Buyers please be aware that there are no English Subtitles, German only! I'm still keeping mine and ordering an English Subtitles one elsewhere online. Quite simply the best movie ever made!
T**N
Sublime!
A lovely homage to the good old-fashioned 'English' murder mystery, with a thoroughly modern French twist, which proves to be a glorious combination. Rampling and Sagnier both give committed performances and it's great to see a beautiful veteran and equally beautiful young actor working so well together. Rampling's transformation during the film in particular is an absolute joy. Forget all the talk about sex scenes - there are very few, there is nothing explicit and if that's what you're watching for, don't bother. However, the leading actresses are both elegantly seductive, drawing you into the story by stealth. I suspect the main cause for alarm was Rampling appearing naked at 60-ish, but she looks wonderful. Clever little story too and while some people have been disappointed with the end, I love the fact that to an extent, it's up to the viewer to interpret what they see. One of Ozon's best, although he never disappoints. Sit back and enjoy.
J**N
TERIBLE AUDIO
THE FILM IS OK THE AUDIO IS TERRIBLE IT WAS IMPOSIBLE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THE ACTORS WERE SAYING. LUCKILY THE FILM WAS BI LINGUAL AND WHEN FRENCH WAS SPOKEN THERE WERE SUBTITLES
S**R
French Interlude
This one French film I thoroughly enjoyed. There is no pretention of making it a art film. A good story well presented. A mystery writer,Sara Morton, in mid-literary career crisis, comes to France to spend some time in the holiday residence of her publisher and finish her new novel.There she comes across the daughter of her publisher,who leads a very libertine life. They do not get along very well,but arrange to live in the house together with as less friction as possible.Then the writer slowly gets involved in the life of the daughter and the murder of her lover. This is where the real story starts. The line between fiction and reality merges. The writer finishes her novel and goes back to London. And then there is a last twist to the story. Watch the ending carefully. The cinematography of the film is a feast for the eyes. All the beauty of the French countryside comes out in vibrant warm colours. The whole atmosphere of the fim is charged with high power erotic esp. in the person of daughter of the publisher played by Ludivine Sagnier
M**Y
No English subtitles, just Dutch ones. I purchased this from Amazon.uk (not a 3rd party), an English branch- and so expect it to either have English Subtitles - or at least show some indication in the description if it does not. If I had purchased it from a Dutch branch like Amazon Netherlands, I would not have had that expectation. Dud purchase.
M**D
Le film est bon mais j’ai été surpris par 2 choses : 1) La qualité de l’image qui est infiniment meilleure qu’une copie que j’avais déjà eue il y a quelques années, et 2) Je sais pas si j’avais rêvé ça mais dans ma copie ils parlaient réellement en français, et dans cette copie ils parlent réellement en anglais et la version française est bonne mais a été surimposée sur les lèvres qui parlent en anglais. Donc, ce film a été tourné 2 fois comme LA PISCINE avec Alain Delon qui inclut les 2 versions tournées 2 fois sur le Blu Ray que j’ai, alors que ce disque n’inclut que la version anglaise et pas la vraie française. Ça ne me dérange pas étant bilingue mais je trouve bizarre que les 2 vraies versions ne soient pas là! Ben bizarre que j’te dis!... et pour ceux qui se demandent pourquoi la petite fille à la fin n'est pas Ludivine, c'est parce que Ludivine n'était pas la vraie fille du propriétaire de la villa et qu'elle était là illégalement comme une squatteuse même si on ne le sait qu'à la fin!
T**N
und eine andere, ältere schaut ihr zu. Der Körper der jungen Frau ist wunderschön. Die Haut schimmert golden, die Wassertropfen geben der Haut einen erotischen Touch. Als Zuscahauer beobachtet man die Szene und fühlt sich wie ein Voyeur. Im jahr 2003 hat der damals 36.jährige Regisseur Francois Ozon den Film mit Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagner, Charles Dance gemacht. DIE Rampling spielt eine englische Schriftstellerin Sarah Norton, die mit ihren Kriminalromanen gut verdient. Bis sie eine Blockade bekommt. Ihrem Verleger John Bosload (Charles Dance) sagt sie, dass sie etwas anderes schreiben möchte. Weil der aber ganz gut mit den Romanen verdient, sie aber auch, bietet er ihr sich in sein Haus in Frankreich zurückzuziehen, um in der Ruhe zu schreiben. John und Sarah sind ein Liebespaar, wobei sich Sarah anscheinend mehr erhofft, John aber eine lockere Bindung will. Die Villa liegt in der Provence. in der Nähe ist der Ort Lacoste, wo einst Marquiz De Sade sein Schloss gehabt hat. Die Gegend um Luberon gilt als sehr schön. Als Sarah zum dem Haus kommt, ist es geschlossen. Marcel, der sich um das Haus kümmert, hilft ihr es bewöhnlich zu machen. Neben dem Haus ist auch ein Swimmingpool, der mir einer Plane bedeckt ist. Das Wasser ist kalt, die Blätter treiben auf der Oberfläche. Sarah bedeutet diese Annämlichkeit nicht viel. Sie richtet sich häuslich, geht zu einem Gasthof essen, der nur dann mittags geöffnet hat, wenn der Koch (und Kellner) Franck da ist. Sie gewöhnt sich an eine gewisse Routine. Eines Nachts hört sie einen Wagen vorfahren. Ängstlich schaut sie nach. Es ist ein junges Mädchen, die sich als Julie vorstellt, und ist die Tochter ihres Verlegers John. Sarah ärgert sich, ruft John an, der sich entschuldigt, aber Julie bleibt. Mit der Ruhe ist Schluss. Julie geht aus, bringt Männer mit, sie ist sehr freizügig. Sarah kann nichts dagegen machen. Julie lässt den Pool reinigen und schwimmt meistens nackt im Wasser. Aus dem oberen Stockwerkt schaut ihr Sarah zu. Sie wird von Julie, ihrer Liebesleben immer mehr fasziniert, schnüffelt in ihren Sachen, findet ein Tagesbuch. Der Kriminalroman ist vergessen, jetzt schreibt sie besessen über Julie, ihr Leben... Zwischen den Frauen entsteht keine Freundschaft, aber sie tolerieren sich. Sarah braucht Julie als Inspiration ihres Buches und bald auch mehr. Als Julie Franck nach Hause nimmt, kommt es zu einer Tragödie. Nun sind die beiden Frauen in eine Sache verwickelt, dabei meistert Sarah die Probleme perfekt. Als Julie sie fragt, ob man das bei Kriminalromanenschreiben lernt, bejaht sie. Ein Mensch könnte ihnen gefährlich werden, aber da ist Sarah wieder in ihrem Element. Der Mann kann ihren Reizen nicht wiederstehen. Nach England zurück präsentiert Sarah ihr neues Buch, dass ganz anders ist. John mag es nicht, aber sie hat schon vorgesorgt. Das Buch erscheint bei anderem Verlag. Als Sarah John (entgültigt) verlässt, kommt in das Zimmer Julie, seine Tochter... Wie schon von mehreren vorgewarnt, möchte auch ich hier den Inhalt beenden. Alles andere muß/soll/will sich der/die Zuschauerin selbst vorstellen. Die Ideen gehen hier nie aus. Man hat alle Möglichkeiten der Welt, was in der Villa passiert. Wir sehen Sarah, die sich von einer zugeknöpfter Engländerin in eine (fast) Femme Fatale "entwickelt". Sie ist, glaube ich, wie damals Ch. Rampling über 50 Jahre alt (und jung). Julie kann ihr Ebenbild sein, ihre Tochter, ihr Traum, die Vergangenheit (Sarah spricht von wilden Jahren in London)... Sarah hat freie Hände. Zum ersten Mal schreibt sie etwas, was sie liebt, was sie vermisst... Francois Ozon ist ein Ausnahmeregisseur. Der letzte bekannte Film Frantz ist schon eie Geschichte, aber mir gefallen noch mehr seine frühere Filme (8 Frauen..., eigentlich alle). Charlotte Rampling spielt in einigen Filmen mit. Immer perfekt. Hier mehr über den Film zu schreiben ist für mich nicht ratsam. Jedes Wort kann das erzählen, was ich nicht möchte. Der Film muß ohne Vorbehalte und am besten ohne viel Vorwissen gesehen werden Es ist perfekt!
R**7
J'ai adoré ce film qui débute à Londres et se termine dans le Luberon, les deux actrices Rampling et Sagnier y sont époustouflantes de vérité. J'apprécie énormément la manière de Ozon de traiter les personnages féminins. À voir ou à revoir.
G**U
中年の人気作家がマンネリ化のため、出版社社長の別荘でリフレッシュしながら新たな構想を練るも、そこへ自由奔放な社長の娘が現れ彼女と衝突しながら過ごすことになるが。ストーリーは淡々と進みある事件が起きるてエンドかなあと思ってると。あれ社長の娘の顔が違う!! きつねに包まれた感情になりエンデイング。えーーー〜っていう作品でした。最後の5分とシャーロットブランディングの全裸(ヘアあり)が美しい。なかなかの作品でした。
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