Popoz
Popoz

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Popoz

2015
Movie
86 min
Dutch

Festival favorite Huub Smit (New Kids Nitro; New Kids Turbo; Bros Before Hos) stars as a Dutch cop raised on far too many American action films in this outrageous action comedy.

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: David "Dave" DamianoGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

When a group of small-time criminals decides to rob a local police station during a retirement party, they find themselves in over their heads. The situation quickly escalates into a chaotic and violent showdown as they face off against the unsuspecting officers. Trapped and outnumbered, the bumbling robbers must find a way to survive the night and escape the building.

Critical Reception

Popoz was met with a generally negative reception from critics and audiences alike. It is often cited as a low-budget, poorly executed action-comedy that struggles with its pacing, dialogue, and overall coherence. The film failed to gain significant traction or critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.

  • Performances are generally considered unconvincing and the humor falls flat.

  • Lacks the action or comedic elements to be entertaining.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely negative, with viewers often describing the film as nonsensical, poorly acted, and boring.

Fun Fact

Despite its cast including some recognizable actors from direct-to-video and B-movies, "Popoz" is rarely mentioned in their filmographies and did not receive any significant awards or nominations.

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