"The Deep End" DVD Review/Recommendation
Tilda Swinton stars as Margaret Hill, a desperate, devoted mother who will do absolutely anything to protect her son. With her husband away in the military, Margaret has to handle everything on her own. Believing that her son's been involved in the murder of his gay lover, Margaret hides the body and begins telling a series of lies to cover up the act from the police, and from her own family.
Alek Spera (Goran Visnjic from "E.R") enters the picture as an underworld hitman-type who blackmails Margaret with a videotape of her son and his lover. Fearful for her son, Margaret does whatever is necessary to keep him out of harm's way. Alek and Margaret soon begin a riveting game of cat-and-mouse that evolves into a haunting love story.
"The Deep End" is a beautiful tale of love - love in the romantic sense as well as love for family. The acting is first-rate and the story is something we haven't seen a million times before. "The Deep End" will entertain you while leaving you emotionally drained.
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