Men With Brooms
Director: Paul Gross
Writer: Paul Gross, John Krizanc and Paul Quarrington
2002
I only watched this because I thought it was going to be funny. I don’t remember laughing out loud at all, not even a chuckle, not that this film was horrible it was just weak. The storyline was typical (not that I minded – if done right, some typical storylines can be quite enjoyable), there was an unusual amount of sexual scenes and nakedness, and not enough comedy or curling. Being the writer/director, Paul Gross certainly gave himself the ‘best’ part and had this Canadian darling not been involved in the film it would have been swept under the rug to join the milieu of other forgotten Canadian films. That said, if you are a fan of curling, Canadiana, or Paul Gross then by all means watch this one. But if you are looking for a funny Canadian comedy or aren’t a fan of any of the above then this film is not for you. Watch Strange Brew instead.
