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Poolhall Junkies

2002 · 99 min

A gritty, wisecracking pool-hustler drama that builds to a tense, satisfying showdown with a memorable monologue.

Directed by
Mars Callahan
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Tagline
It's your shot. Take it.
Overview
A retired pool hustler is forced to pick up the stick again when his brother starts a game he can't finish.

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Directed by
Mars Callahan
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • betrayal
  • revenge
  • family
  • ambition
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour6
Realism7
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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