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The beautifully scripted and rich cinematography of "The Pool" with its slow-moving metaphorical development and symmetry on every level, from the hand controlled top to the mathematical overlay of birth years reveals the poetic and carefully crafted asymmetrical triangulation of great cinematography in the tradition of Sufism.
10/10
31.7.2009 -
cinidev@ - age: 50+
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A glacially moving film that's mostly dialogue and no action. Couldn't be a character study as nobody has any discernable character. A boy who's obsessed with a pool, making efforts to work in the garden of the owner... and then never actually goes in. The film does highlight the difference between the rich (pool owner) and the destitute (the two boys), and that takes little imagination. I spent more time looking at the backgrounds and the labour of the children, since there's no story per se. I went with a friend who was keen on it; almost chose to sleep through the rest of the narrative. Who thought the film was funny? At most, it's rather sad... and utterly boring. Wondered why anyone would bother making it. Brought to mind Salaam Bombay, which was even sadder.
5/10
27.7.2009 -
eagleattranquility@ - age: 36-49
It was a very sweet and gentle yet profound little movie. All of us who saw it that night loved it and want to buy it when it comes out on dvd.
9/10
7.7.2009 -
davidfstock@ - age: 50+
Great, great movie! Loved it. Heart warming and thought provoking. Really well done.
10/10
31.5.2009 -
sandysegelvik@ - age: 36-49
Bad, bad, bad. Cinematography is decent but no way as good as Slumdog; and I think that is why people would even go to see this film. They might expect it to be a gem like Slumdog but it is not even close.
2/10
10.5.2009 -
boykoryan@ - age: 26-35
What comedy? There is nothing funny about the film or dialogue. This film is on par with an afterschool special, nothing more.
2/10
10.5.2009 -
mikejustleft@ - age: 36-49
A small scale picture worth seeing for the beautiful Goa setting and a wonderfully unique soundtrack however it takes forever to get where it's going.
7/10
7.5.2009 -
katboguski@ - age: 36-49
A simple film that is not worth the price of the ticket. The story is nothing new and leaves you bored. This is a dud.
6/10
5.5.2009 -
joeljustleft@ - age: 26-35
Cute kids walking around India. Nothing special and certainly not anything like the masterful work of Kite Runners or anything like that. It's long and very boring.
2/10
2.5.2009 -
jilljustleft@ - age: 18-25
I didn't like this film... too slow, too long, cliched storyline, and just nice scenery in Goa. It is not a good film at all.
4/10
2.5.2009 -
gretajanet@ - age: 26-35
This is a crappy, slow movie that rips off the allure of great Indian films like Slumdog. Avoid it at all costs [...]
3/10
2.5.2009 -
lorijustleft@ - age: 50+
I am aware that children in impoverished countries are no less content than those in wealthy environments. This film eliminates the boundaries of wealth as it takes a look at the lives of three young people from both sides of the monetary fence. Personally I found this film very slow. Must have been my frame of mind.
6/10
27.4.2009 -
m,j,brown@ - age: 50+
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A well done beautiful movie for sensitive audiences. At adequate pace the delicate relationships are developed between four loveable characters, centered around a pool which at first stands in as a metaphor of the worry free life of the wealthy. At a closer look, the pool looses its attraction, as the youngsters dreams fade and the real issues and values of life become visible. The dialogue is precise and beautiful. A movie to make one feel good. Not for lovers of special effects and violence. Much better than "Slumdog..."
9/10
20.4.2009 -
dwolfgang0416@ - age: 50+
A beautiful movie done so well. The development of the various relationships the lead has with his best friend, employer and love interest are so well treated throughout the film I really felt I got to know these people. A wonderful performance as well by all.
8/10
13.4.2009 -
clarionroad@ - age: 36-49
It amazes me how far producers will stretch credulity to grab niche share by claiming a film is a comedy. This one certainly isn't. It is a slightly winsome, almost affecting documentary of two young survivors in urban India. It's gentle pace is almost appealing, and the grind of life on the fringe is almost demoralizing, but it is no fable. The pool metaphor is never developed, the class conflict theme is dormant, and the noble street urchins do not triumph. Just another riff on third world poverty-porn, fortunately less vulgar and manipulative than Slumdog Millionaire.
5/10
5.4.2009 -
iispiral@ - age: 50+
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