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The Poet

2008
Movie
80 min
English

Tired of the daily grind, meek office drone Paul Keswick decides to try a new look. Almost immediately, his life takes a turn for the unexpected as he is routinely mistaken for literary rock star David Hawk. Initially intoxicated by the attention, his experience soon turns to horror after a chance encounter with the man he pretends to be and the dead woman he is suspected of murdering. Can Paul Keswick prove his true identity in time, and is everything really what it appears to be?

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Damian LeeGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A detective investigates a series of ritualistic murders, believing they are connected to an ancient prophecy. As the body count rises, he finds himself in a race against time to stop the killer before the prophecy is fulfilled. The investigation takes him through the dark underbelly of the city and into a confrontation with forces beyond his understanding.

Critical Reception

The Poet received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing its convoluted plot and derivative nature. While some performances were acknowledged, the film struggled to find a significant audience or critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's attempt at a dark, mystical crime thriller falls flat due to a predictable and often nonsensical storyline.

  • Performances are largely unremarkable, failing to elevate the material.

  • Despite a promising premise, 'The Poet' devolves into a generic genre exercise.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Poet' appears to be largely negative, with viewers commonly expressing disappointment in the film's pacing, weak script, and uninspired execution of its thriller elements.

Fun Fact

This film was originally intended to be a much larger project with a different cast and director, but underwent significant changes during its development and production.

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