30 years old and this shows us there are loan sharks then there are Hollywood sharks Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Benicio del Toro in a movie when what happens when someone in the workforce is tired of being toyed around by a superior that has no moral, remorse, is so self-absorbed, and greedy Spacey plays Buddy who's in charge, Whaley is a newly-hired producer assistant named Guy who's wishing to fulfill his dream in the movie business the big issue is that Buddy has no regard for others' feelings or ideas and Guy feels trampled on continuously by him the movie actually opens quite shockingly during the aftermath of the abuse taken with Guy finally taking matters into his own hands; then it shifts gears towards the first day of Guy starting his position seeing how all of this anger and anxiety has been building towards nobody wins without losing, how much torture at work can somebody take?, can you still make a killing in the Hollywood industry while also losing what matters?, can you actually get the nerve to say no or I don't care?, what do we really want once we've made it to the top?, life is nothing like the movies that's for sure the movie plays more like a psychological thriller than a routine comedy with a much much darker context certainly wasn't expecting the narrative to play out like it did with this both the actors are perfect here making some playful banter back and forth with their ideals of what's right, fair and unfair

Ruthless, darkly funny, and disturbingly believable, Swimming with Sharks takes a scalpel to Hollywood power dynamics and slices deep. Kevin Spacey is magnetic in one of his most vicious roles, delivering a masterclass in controlled cruelty. Smartly written and lean in structure, the film works both as satire and psychological chamber piece. It’s brutal, sometimes bleakly hilarious — and far more honest about the industry than most of its glossier peers.

I am very happy that the movie shows us the steps and choices that are necessary in the life of a great person. I like the movie.

the main character was really cute

There was a young film director who was willing to do whatever it took to make a movie in Hollywood. he starts working with a famous producer who is a domineering, manipulative and cold-hearted boss. Guy is also pushed to his limits when he learns that his sarcastic girlfriend has been using sex as a career move. he decides to take revenge by kidnapping her and inflicting cruel and unusual punishment on her. this movie is a brutal movie. I feel a little sick

Guy (Frank Whaley) is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman (Kevin Spacey), a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn (Michelle Forbes), has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.

Surprisingly engaging. I've seen it called a comedy, but I didn't see much humor. Spacey gives an excellent performance as an unbelievably assholish asshole. Whaley seems somewhat miscast in this role. He performs well the overrun employee, seeming even to deserve some of the abuse. It's in the payback realm that he is far less convincing. The surprise ending is far less than convincing, almost absurd, but how else could it end and remain compelling? I would've like to see a lot more from Del Toro, I can't figure out why he was cast in such a nothing role.

The twist at the end isn't all that chilling, frankly it's forced and a little excessive. It's a shame because this may be Spacey's best "shouting egomaniac" performance.

there are loan sharks then there are Hollywood sharks Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Benicio del Toro in a movie when what happens when someone in the workforce is tired of being toyed around by a superior that has no moral, remorse, is so self-absorbed, and greedy Spacey plays Buddy who's in charge, Whaley is a newly-hired producer assistant named Guy who's wishing to fulfill his dream in the movie business the big issue is that Buddy has no regard for others' feelings or ideas and Guy feels trampled on continuously by him the movie actually opens quite shockingly during the aftermath of the abuse taken with Guy finally taking matters into his own hands; then it shifts gears towards the first day of Guy starting his position seeing how all of this anger and anxiety has been building towards nobody wins without losing, how much torture at work can somebody take?, can you still make a killing in the Hollywood industry while also losing what matters?, can you actually get the nerve to say no or I don't care?, what do we really want once we've made it to the top?, life is nothing like the movies that's for sure the movie plays more like a psychological thriller than a routine comedy with a much much darker context certainly wasn't expecting the narrative to play out like it did with this both the actors are perfect here making some playful banter back and forth with their ideals of what's right, fair and unfair

One of the best movies I've seen in my life.

Great storyline always keeping you on your toes

I watched this almost 30 year old movie because of the Scott Rudin situation. Interesting that Kevin Spacey plated the agent. The movie has a great storyline and Spacey was exceptional, maybe even award worthy, except that the relationship between Guy and Dawn was not believable at all and the ending came on like a freight train. Unfortunate but worth seeing today

Spacey is a terrific actor but it's unnerving how good he is at playing someone who can flip at any minute. He's really good at making you believe his character is one way but then you delve deeper into the story and you see he has a much darker side The last 30 minutes were way better than the rest. Everything comes out during the end. All the deep seated issues and trauma that Buddy went through but also the relationship between Guy and Dawn. I like the way it was written. The way the story goes back and forth from past to present and vice versa. Pretty dark and bleak ending. I guess what Guy wanted all along wasn't love, it was to kiss ass for the rest of his life and to betray the only thing he truly cared about which was Dawn. I don't really like the whole message of the movie. Maybe if you're someone who's trying to make it into the big Hollywood leagues, then maybe it might resonate. But for me, I can't relate to it because I can't relate to any of these people. I could never see myself being like Guy, a complete kiss ass who ends up selling his soul or being like Buddy, a maniacal, two-faced, psychopath boss. Even though Buddy said some pretty truthful things at the end, it's a very cynical view of everything. But then again his wife was raped and shot so that definitely changed him. It's crazy to think that these types of things happen in Hollywood and in pretty much all over the world. I wish the movie as edited and shot a little bit better but being that it's from 1993, I'll take it.

Unless you really want to watch Kevin Spacey avoid this unpleasant film.

there are loan sharks then there are Hollywood sharks Kevin Spacey and Frank Whaley in a movie when what happens when someone in the workforce is tired of being toyed around by a superior that has no moral, remorse, is so self-absorbed, and greedy Spacey plays Buddy who's in charge, Whaley is a newly-hired producer assistant named Guy who's wishing to fulfill his dream in the movie business  the big issue is that Buddy has no regard for others' feelings or ideas and Guy feels trampled on continuously by him the movie actually opens quite shockingly during the aftermath of the abuse taken with Guy finally taking matters into his own hands; then it shifts gears towards the first day of Guy starting his position seeing how all of this anger and anxiety has been building towards nobody wins without losing, how much torture at work can somebody take?, can you still make a killing in the Hollywood industry while also losing what matters?, can you actually get the nerve to say no or I don't care?, what do we really want once we've made it to the top?, life is nothing like the movies that's for sure the movie plays more like a psychological thriller than a routine comedy with a much much darker context certainly wasn't expecting the narrative to play out like it did with this  both the actors are perfect here making some playful banter back and forth with their ideals of what's right, fair, and unfair

Without a doubt one of the most unappreciated movies in recent times. We all hope and pray we'll never get a boss like Buddy Ackerman, played ruthlessly by Kevin Spacey. Overall a comment on climbing the corporate ladder. It's also so quotable and surprising hilarious. "See, Equal blue, Sweet-N-Low pink, its not the same thing, is it?"

well, it felt like a dated "made for tv movie".

The best movie character ever portrayed: Kevin Spacey as Buddy Ackerman!

A wonderful dark Hollywood satire that shows how movie producers can be when they receive power. Kevin Spacey's performance was just too good as Buddy Ackerman and seemed much more than just genuine.

OMG this was the stupidest movie ever. I like Kevin Spacey as an actor but this was awful.