: Reviewers note that the film makes a bold choice in maintaining a sense of ambivalence early on, making Braulio appear warm and committed, which complicates Mariel's internal struggle and reflects the manipulative nature of real-life grooming.
: The movie is viewed as a "smart protest" and a spiritual successor to other sports dramas that examine the dark side of professional athletics, specifically within Mexican society. Critical Perspective Dive(2022)
: Mariel’s lifelong coach, Braulio (Hernán Mendoza), who has been a father figure for half her life, is accused of abusing a younger diver, Nadia. : Reviewers note that the film makes a
The film begins as a standard sports narrative about an aging athlete’s last shot at glory but quickly transforms into a searing investigation of systemic sexual abuse within the sports world. The film begins as a standard sports narrative
“Sincere portrayal of sexual abuse on the Mexican national diving squad. What an impactful and smart protest by the main protagonist!” Rotten Tomatoes REVIEW: Dive (2022) - FictionMachine.