"Chris Pine's Directorial Debut 'Poolman' Sinks at TIFF, Fails to Make a Splash"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Chris Pine's directorial debut, "Poolman," is a misguided comedy that attempts to reimagine "Chinatown" as a Coen brothers movie. The film, starring Pine alongside Annette Bening, Danny DeVito, and Jennifer Jason Leigh, fails to find its tonal balance and falls flat with minimal laughs. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, "Poolman" received a tepid response from the audience and may struggle to find distribution.