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The Very Poor, Inc.
Odysseus is a model employee in Haramis Inc, a large company with an unscrupulous boss, Mr Haramis. When an oil spill puts the boss in a difficult situation, Odysseus gets the blame and he is sent to jail unfairly. In jail, he meets a junkyard dealer and an out-of-work mathematician with a fixation on the chaos theory. The three meet again once out of jail and decide to start a rubbish recycling company, which unfortunately, soon becomes successful enough to challenge the profits of Haramis Inc. Odysseus and his former boss cross swords again and end up in court - The moot point, who owns rubbish?
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Plot Summary
A struggling inventor, desperate for funding, concocts an elaborate scheme to market a revolutionary but ultimately useless product. As his elaborate charade gains traction, he finds himself entangled in a web of lies and unexpected success, forcing him to confront his own ethics and the true meaning of his invention.
Critical Reception
The Very Poor, Inc. received mixed reviews. While George C. Scott's performance was often praised, many critics found the plot to be convoluted and lacking in genuine comedic or dramatic impact. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the satirical edge and others finding it to be a missed opportunity.
What Reviewers Say
A thought-provoking premise that struggles to find its footing.
George C. Scott delivers a commendable performance, but it's not enough to save the film.
The satire is heavy-handed and the plot predictable.
Google audience: Audiences were split, with some enjoying the satirical commentary on consumerism and the entertainment value of the cast, while others felt the film was unfocused and ultimately disappointing.
Fun Fact
George C. Scott's final directorial effort and one of his last on-screen appearances before his death in 1999, though the film was released posthumously.
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