NYAD

  • Drama
  • History
10/18/2023
121
PG-13

Witness the incredible true story.

Athlete Diana Nyad sets out at 60 to achieve a nearly impossible lifelong dream: to swim from Cuba to Florida across more than 100 miles of open ocean.

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  • Brent_Marchant

    Its been said that its never too late to pursue ones dream. But how many of us who are getting on in years actually make the effort to accomplish that? As time passes by, we may begin to feel like life is passing us by, too, sweeping away the opportunities to fulfill those aspirations and leading to relentless disappointment, frustration and depression. So it was for famed marathon swimmer Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) as she entered her senior years. Having accomplished much as a long-distance open water swimmer as a young adult, she subsequently became a broadcaster for ABC Sports, serving as an expert on the subject. But that work didnt provide the same satisfaction as what she was born to do, an undertaking that made her feel like she had...

    November 9, 2023
  • msbreviews

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    "NYAD is anchored by powerhouse performances, with Annette Bening and Jodie Foster delivering award-worthy portrayals in a film that draws inspiration from Diana Nyad's 53-hour open-water swim at the age of 64. Based on Nyad's book, this adaptation unfolds with heartfelt, authentic dialogue that enthralls the audience in the emotional journey of the protagonist's remarkable achievement. However, the movie falls into the typical pitfalls of biopics, sidestepping real-life controversies, such as the uncertified nature of the swim - a notable omission that doesn't help the credibility of the extraordinary feat. In addition to this, the film a...

    November 17, 2023

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