The Gutter

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The Gutter

Released Nov 1

1h 29m

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Walt (Shameik Moore) is an unemployed underachiever who discovers a newfound talent for bowling. Encouraged by a barfly named Skunk (D'Arcy Carden), he launches a pro career to save the local bowling alley from foreclosure. With his powerful rolling skills and unconventional style, Walt becomes an unlikely bowling hero -- much to the chagrin of legendary champion Linda "The Crusher" Curson (Susan Sarandon).

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Feels like a Zucker Brothers movie. They throw so much at the wall, but a lot of it sticks, a lot of it doesn't, and it's dumb!... It's not "good," but I laughed a lot.

Nov 13, 2024

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

In addition to ridiculous — think the Wayans brothers’ parody pictures, or “Napoleon Dynamite” — the humor is almost uniformly broad.

Nov 6, 2024

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Craig D. Lindsey

RogerEbert.com

As with most comedies that throw everything out there (and throw common sense out the window) to get laughs, some bits and pieces don’t land. But the Lesters thankfully cram in enough ghettofabulous gags to keep me continuously giggling.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 1, 2024

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Katie Hogan

She Likes Movies

The Gutter is an absolutely delight, and actual breath of fresh air amongst the mediocre offerings that get left by the studios.

Nov 13, 2024

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Andy Klein

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Lovable, silly, dopey and totally enjoyable.

Nov 13, 2024

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Robert Kojder

Flickering Myth

It’s worthwhile for anyone who appreciates impossibly dumb characters and Wayans brothers-reminiscent humor

Rated: 3/5

Nov 8, 2024

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landon

thank god comedy is back

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Moody C

This provided some chuckles here and there but not enough and story is just overly simplistic and childish with no real arc or explanation why the guy is so good at bowling.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Walt (Shameik Moore) is an unemployed underachiever who discovers a newfound talent for bowling. Encouraged by a barfly named Skunk (D'Arcy Carden), he launches a pro career to save the local bowling alley from foreclosure. With his powerful rolling skills and unconventional style, Walt becomes an unlikely bowling hero -- much to the chagrin of legendary champion Linda "The Crusher" Curson (Susan Sarandon).

Director: Isaiah Lester, Yassir Lester
Producer: Liz Destro, Jared Hess, Helen Estabrook, Tristen Tuckfield, Jillian Apfelbaum
Screenwriter: Yassir Lester
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Village Roadshow Pictures, Destro Films
Genre: Comedy, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.5K
Runtime: 1h 29m

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