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Men with Brooms (2002)
Director: Paul Gross
Cast: Paul Gross, Molly Parker, Leslie Nielsen, Barbara Gordon
Runtime102 min
RatingR
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Men with Brooms, a 2002 comedy directed by Paul Gross, has received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor and heart. While it did not receive major awards recognition, the film has developed a cult following over the years, with an IMDb rating of 7.0/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 67%, indicating that audiences have enjoyed the film's lighthearted take on the sport of curling.
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Fans of quirky sports comedies and director Paul Gross's signature blend of heartfelt drama and humor will find a lot to enjoy in the 2002 film 'Men with Brooms'. Led by an ensemble cast including Gross, Molly Parker, and the legendary Leslie Nielsen, this comedic take on the sport of curling offers a unique spin on the underdog sports story formula with its charming characters and Gross's deft directorial touch.
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Men with Brooms is a 2002 Canadian romantic comedy film, starring and directed by Paul Gross. Centred on the sport of curling, the offbeat comedy tells the story of a reunited curling team from a small Canadian town as they work through their respective life issues and struggle to win the championship for the sake of their late coach.
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