the big bad swim have a low budget and indie feel about it . so many time i start to watch independent film that have have really good review only to find out they be pretentious crud and vote for by people who be so blind by the idea of the film and it potential to be provocative that they forget that film be a form of entertainment first and foremost . i do not know if the big bad swim have any message or high meaning or metaphor and if it do then i miss it . from the get go bbs felt right and it be easy and warm and human and there be no major drama or meaningful insight and i just connect with the character straight off . and when and a with all good film the end come around i felt sadness at the loss of that connection . if you be look for something big and or fast or insightful look elsewhere and look for a film try to deliver more than it can . bbs delivers a solid and enjoyable and real experience and i felt reward and satiate have watch it .