The Pool Cleaner
The Pool Cleaner

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The Pool Cleaner

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English

Mockumentary where Garth Jennings plays Jon Bon Jovi's pool cleaner

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A single father working as a pool cleaner in a wealthy suburban neighborhood becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy when he discovers a hidden message left by a former resident. As he delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets about the community's elite and finds his own life in peril. He must race against time to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

The Pool Cleaner received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful plot and a strong central performance, while some found the pacing uneven and the ending somewhat predictable. Audiences generally responded well to the film's thriller elements and its exploration of class disparity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and intriguing premise.

  • Criticized for occasional pacing issues and a formulaic climax.

  • The lead actor's performance was highlighted as a significant strength.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspense and thought-provoking themes, with many finding it an engaging thriller. Some viewers felt the plot became overly complicated in the latter half.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Thriller at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's director, John Smith, drew inspiration for the plot from an urban legend he heard in his childhood about secrets hidden within affluent communities.

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