The film "Nyad" is about long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad's attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida—an endeavor that lends itself perfectly to a film adaptation. If you look at the controversy surrounding the successful last attempt, you might say "too good to be true", but that shouldn't play a major role in the movie's rating. In any case, the movie follows a predictable formula that works well here. The direction is good, and above all, it conveys very well what a mammoth task this is.

However, Nyad only becomes a real success thanks to the acting. Annette Bening is particularly strong in the lead role. She plays the swimmer with many different layers; there are moments when she comes across as likeable, but she often seems narcissistic and egotistical. She obviously has a difficult personality. I'm not quite so sure what to make of Jodie Foster's performance. Her character is certainly the more sympathetic one, but I found the acting odd at times. Foster definitely has some really strong moments, though. Either way, Bening and Foster have great chemistry. Since the relationship between their two characters is also a core element of the movie, that's obviously a big plus.

All in all, I would describe "Nyad" as a movie that fits very well into the Oscar season. Ultimately, good actors are paired with a rather formulaic story. It's certainly not a masterpiece, but overall, it's solid entertainment throughout.