The actresses shine in spite of a disappointing script.

Then there are its two stars revered actressesAnnette BeningandJodie Foster, each turning in impressive work.

But all that pedigree can’t saveNyadfrom its clunky, tepid script.

NYAD. (L-R) Annette Bening as Diana Nyad and Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll in NYAD

Annette Bening and Jodie Foster in ‘Nyad’.Kimberley French/Netflix

Bening unsurprisingly put in the work, training in the pool for an entire year before filming.

It is Foster who is the film’s best asset, however.

ButNyadsimply tries to do too much.

NYAD. Annette Bening as Diana Nyad in NYAD

Annette Bening in ‘Nyad’.Kimberley French/Netflix

But that is all diluted with so many things at play.

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NYAD. (L-R) Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll and Rhys Ifans as John Bartlett in NYAD. Cr. Kimberley French/Netflix ©2023

Jodie Foster and Rhys Ifans in ‘Nyad’.Kimberley French/Netflix