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Dumbbells

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A trainer (Brian Drolet) leads a rebellion among the staff at a West Hollywood gym when their facility's new owner (Hoyt Richards) announces plans to film a reality show there.
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Martin Tsai Los Angeles Times 01/10/2014
As the film progresses ... the hilarity does not escalate along with the outrageousness. Go to Full Review
Christy Lemire RogerEbert.com 01/10/2014
Perhaps the best thing that can come out of "Dumbbells" is that it will provide hope to young filmmakers who have a real voice and vision: You too can get distribution. Go to Full Review
Tom Long Detroit News 01/10/2014
D+
Chances are you don't ever want to see this movie. Go to Full Review
Chris Hewitt St. Paul Pioneer Press 01/09/2014
1/4
It is strenuously, aggressively unfunny. Go to Full Review
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SkyRo P @TheMovieSearch Jun 14 Dumbbells is a comedy that awkwardly falls flat when it should be delivering a lot more laughter and fun. It’s filled with poor comic timing, weak jokes, and a story that strays all over the place instead of staying on track. The film focuses on a former NBA prospect whose career was cut short due to injury. He finds a new passion in art — and it’s a shame the story drops this thread — because it seemed to be a much more unique angle. Instead, the plot focuses on him working in a gym filled with drugs, questionable relationships, and a worker who sleeps with nearly everyone. It all feels messy, weird, and unfocused. It’s nice to see a new writer and director score a distribution deal — it’s a big accomplishment — but you need a strong script and a solid cast to back it up. Kim and Missy are the only two who bring any spark to their roles; everyone else feels bland and uninspiring. The result is a film that falls far short of its potential and leaves you wondering what it was trying to be. See more 05/01/2016 There is something non pretentious about this movie. It looks to me that no one wants to play but to tell a story and give a message. See more 07/05/2014 Dumbells is just dumb the same kinda humor as dumb and dumber. I would say u would watch this movie stoned or drunk. I feel this movie was crap. Not suitable for the kiddies. See more 04/22/2014 This movie ROCKS! Love that Jack Guy!!! I thought this movie was very funny and not raunchy - Drolet and Hoyt did an excellent job! See more 03/28/2014 Dumbbells was an incredibly funny movie. It was a good natured film that just wanted you to laugh... and it accomplished that goal. See more 02/26/2014 Una mamada... pero tiene dos o tres partes graciosas... See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A trainer (Brian Drolet) leads a rebellion among the staff at a West Hollywood gym when their facility's new owner (Hoyt Richards) announces plans to film a reality show there.
Director
Chris Livingston
Producer
Travus Pope, Josh Goldstein, Barry Katz
Screenwriter
Brian Drolet, Hoyt Richards
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 25, 2017
Runtime
1h 40m
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