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     • Like “ Chinatown ” with no stakes or “The Big Lebowski” minus the laughs, “Poolman” is a neo-noir comedy that shares just one quality with its superior influences: a palpable love for Los Angeles in all its corrupt, cruddy glory.
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   Is 'Poolman' a neo-noir comedy?

   • Now, he's adding director to his set of skills with his feature directorial debut, "Poolman," a neo-noir comedy about a pool cleaner uncovering a vast conspiracy. Unfortunately, the film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, bellyflops almost as soon as it starts.

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   Is Poolman a good comedy?

   • Chris Pine's directorial debut Poolman is an unfortunate misfire - a comedy that's never very funny with characters who just don't work. Here's our TIFF review.

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   Who plays Darren barrenman in 'Poolman'?

   • Chris Pine stars and directs the neo-noir comedy Poolman, with a metafictional trailer narrated by his character Darren Barrenman. Barrenman gets caught up in a conspiracy when hired as a private detective. Despite a muted reception at the Toronto International Film Festival, Poolman will splash into theaters on May 10, 2024.

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   Where can I watch Poolman neo-noir?

   • Rent Poolman on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV. First-time director Chris Pine has clearly watched and loved numerous classic L.A.-based neo-noir comedies; unfortunately, Poolman suggests he'd have been better off not trying to add his own entry to the genre.

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   When does Poolman come out?

   • In her review, Collider's Tania Hussain called the film a "belly flop," and found that it was "a rhythmically erratic and flatly steered film that never makes it above the surface". Poolman will hit theaters on May 10, 2024. Stay tuned to Collider for updates, and watch the new trailer below.

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   When is Poolman coming to theaters in 2024?

   • Despite a muted reception at the Toronto International Film Festival, Poolman will splash into theaters on May 10, 2024. Chris Pine is out of his depth in the new trailer for Poolman. The comedy neo-noir, which Pine both stars in and directs, will splash into theaters on May 10.

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3. screenrant.com › poolman-reviewPoolman Review: Chris Pine’s Wacky Comedy Thriller Is A ...

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   Sep 18, 2023 · Chris Pine's debut film as a director, Poolman, received a terrible reception at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. The film is described as an unfunny spoof of neo-noir thrillers with poor execution, hazy direction, messy storytelling, and unbearable dialogue.

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4. collider.com › poolman-trailer-chris-pineChris Pine Is In the Deep End in New 'Poolman' Trailer - Collider

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   Mar 14, 2024 · Chris Pine is out of his depth in the new trailer for Poolman. The comedy neo-noir, which Pine both stars in and directs, will splash into theaters on May 10. In a metafictional gag that sets...

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   Sep 12, 2023 · Now, he's adding director to his set of skills with his feature directorial debut, "Poolman," a neo-noir comedy about a pool cleaner uncovering a vast conspiracy. Unfortunately, the...

6. www.thebulwark.com › p › poolman-review‘Poolman’ Review - by Sonny Bunch - The Bulwark

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   May 17, 2024 · The archetypal neo-noir, a film that’s likely as influential as any proper noir. Roman Polanski’s story of incest and water tables is a key influence on several of the films I would categorize as pseudo-noir.

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7. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › poolman-film-review-2024Poolman movie review & film summary (2024) - Roger Ebert

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   May 10, 2024 · Chris Pine‘s first film as a director, “Poolman,” is a character comedy about oddball Los Angelenos that doubles as a spoof of 1940s detective movies. Pine also cowrote (with Ian Gotler ), co-produced, and plays the title character, Darren Barrenman.

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   First-time director Chris Pine has clearly watched and loved numerous classic L.A.-based neo-noir comedies; unfortunately, Poolman suggests he'd have been better off not trying to add...

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   May 9, 2024 · Like “Chinatown” with no stakes or “The Big Lebowski” minus the laughs, “Poolman” is a neo-noir comedy that shares just one quality with its superior influences: a palpable love for Los...