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Poolman Review
Posted 2 years ago
Chris Pine's directorial debut, Poolman, is a deadly dull flop that ranks as one of the worst directorial debuts in recent memory.
Poolman
- Theatrical - Limited 2024-05-10
- Cast Chris Pine Annette Bening Danny DeVito DeWanda Wise Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Directed by Chris Pine
Box Office Gross:
$158,933
Running Time:
100 minutes
Language:
English
Production Company:
AGC Studios, Barry Linen Motion Pictures, Brickell & Broadbridge International, CatchLight Studios, Shiny Penny Productions, Wicious Pictures
Genres:
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Synopsis
Darren Barrenman, an unwavering optimist and native Angeleno, spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block and fighting to make his hometown a better place to live.
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