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Men with Brooms
A decade ago, curler Chris Cutter disappeared suddenly on the verge of stardom, dropping his curling stones to the bottom of a lake and leaving his fiancée, Julie Foley, at the altar. But when his former coach dies, Cutter returns home for the funeral and attempts to fulfill the man's last wishes. The team is reunited under Cutter's estranged dad, Gordon — himself a former curling star — for a final attempt at glory.
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Plot Summary
A small Canadian town is devastated when their curling rink closes. To save their community and prove their worth, four men decide to enter the national curling championship. They must overcome their own ineptitude and eccentric rivals to bring glory back to their hometown.
Critical Reception
Men with Brooms received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be broad and predictable. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to a poor box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies on slapstick and predictable jokes that fail to land.
The plot is weak and the characters are underdeveloped.
The performances, particularly from the comedic actors, are often over-the-top and tiresome.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that viewers found the humor to be juvenile and uninspired, with many criticizing the lack of originality and the forced comedic performances. Some acknowledged a few lighthearted moments but found them insufficient to salvage the overall experience.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by and stars Paul Gross, known for his role in the popular Canadian television series 'Due South'.
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