NYAD (2023) Reviews & Ratings

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NYAD reviews

NYAD holds a 7.1/10 average from 578 TMDB ratings.

It’s been said that it’s never too late to pursue one’s 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 Ben…
— Brent Marchant (8/10)

MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2023-edition "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…
— Manuel São Bento (6/10)

In my opinion, this film was decent, but not something I would choose to watch again due to its lengthy runtime. The storyline revolves around an elderly individual striving to achieve their dream of becoming a swimmer, a significant personal accomplishment given the challenges they face in the vast ocean. While the concept of an elderly swimmer overcoming obstacles is commendable, I found the lack of dramatic event…
— tmdb51616167 (6/10)

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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