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Paul Gross acts as writer, director, and star for this sports comedy about a Canadian curling team. When Chris Cutter (Gross) left his hometown of Long Bay, Ontario, he threw his team's curling stones... read more read more... into the lake and left his bride, Julie (Michelle Nolden), standing at the altar. Ten years later, the curling club's leader, Coach Foley, decides to start up the team again. However, he has a heart attack and dies while trying to retrieve the curling stones from the lake. Returning for the coach's funeral, Cutter fondly remembers his old curling days and decides to follow the terms of the coach's will: to win the prestigious Golden Broom championship. In order to fulfill this goal, Cutter brings the original members of Long Bay Curling Club back together, including mortician Neil (James Allodi), troublemaker James (Peter Outerbridge), and would-be father Eddie (Jed Rees). Chris also reunites with his own estranged father, Gordon (Leslie Nielsen), and gets involved with Julie's recovering alcoholic sister, Amy (Molly Parker). Features original music and special appearances by Canadian rockers the Tragically Hip. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Paul Gross

Release Date: March 8, 2002

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DVD Release Date: October 29, 2002

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  • TheDudeLebowski65
    December 4, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Men with Brooms is a decent comedy, with a decent cast. Unfortunately Paul Gross has tarnished the "career" he's supposedly had when he directed the beyond awful "war" film, Passchendaele. Therefore this film is eclipsed by that film. Anyhow, before Passchendaele's release, Gross... read more directed this film, and I did somewhat enjoy it, but it lacked something to make it memorable. The idea for the film was interesting, and the gags are good for what they are, but the script does show limitations and the film could have been better. There some good jokes in this film, unfortunately to due an underdeveloped script; most of them fall flat, and go nowhere. The cast (aside from Gross, cause he's a tool) are pretty good here, and I personally think that if Gross wasn't involved in the film, it would have made quite the difference. For what it is, Men with Brooms is a funny little film, and despite the fact this was directed by Paul Gross, it's not as awful as his later film, Passchendaele. The film does have good comedic elements that for the most part are good, and work well enough to be an entertaining film. Overall not a perfect film, but good to watch with friends. The film has some good laughs, despite the fact it's uneven. Watch Men with Brooms but skip on Passchendaele.
  • itsjustme2004
    August 22, 2011
    itsjustme2004
    Funny, charming and great to see Leslie Nielsen in something not over-the-top dumb. This movie isn't meant to be a blockbuster full of highly paid actors. It's just a good, well thought out movie, packed with lesser-known actors. That's why I easily overlook the several missed ch... read moreances at more humor. Luckily there are a few laugh out loud moments which helps.
  • allan913
    March 6, 2009
    allan913
    A wacky, heartfelt and hilarious comedy. A great film. Filled with great laughs, compelling characters, smart lines and lots of music from great bands. The actors have sharp and compelling chemistry. Paul Gross crafts a wonderfully crafted and well-written movie gem. Giving his b... read moreest and most liketable performance and character since his Tv show Due South. Leslie Nielson is brilliant. men with brooms is a comic dazzeler.
  • danperry17
    August 19, 2007
    danperry17
    A significant let-down. Can-con is forced into every minimal opening - especially the soundtrack - and I expected something much more intelligent from Paul Gross... or at the very least, that he'd not outdo the Mighty Ducks franchise for sheer disregard for the rules, technique o... read morer culture of a given sport. Leslie Nielsen, however, is better in this one than he is in most movies, and the straight-ahead sports movie plot makes one able to stick it out. Barely.
  • shannylee38
    January 31, 2007
    shannylee38
    Good Canadian feel to the film!
  • stormcrowdark
    January 5, 2007
    stormcrowdark
    Who could think they could make an interesting movie about curling.
  • FanGirl
    September 4, 2006
    FanGirl
    mmm... Paul Gross... mmm... Oh, hi there. Your eyes don't fool you, it is indeed a movie with curling at the center of it. And you know what, it's really charming. Unlike other sports movies I like this one. You should see it.
  • loogenhausen
    July 27, 2011
    loogenhausen
    While on vacation in Ontario, I was convinced into watching a movie about curling with Leslie Nielsen and that guy from that TV show about the mountie in the US. At first, I balked, like most Americans would. But I'm a sucker for anything off the beaten path and I love movies abo... read moreut other countries and their cultural boons. Even though curling originally comes from Scotland, it's huge in Canada and after seeing this movie I can see why. There are a lot of flaws with the film but it does have some good laughs and decent acting. Mostly, if you've never heard of or know nothing about curling, the movie actually teaches you the rules of curling, which I found to be invaluable. It also features the lovely Molly Parker, she of Deadwood fame, always a plus.
  • jam233
    September 6, 2009
    jam233
    Curling is such a fascinating game and that aspect of this film made it very interesting indeed. I really liked this film. I feel the characters are very well developed, and it's unusual plot makes it special. Definitely a winner.
  • cardslinger29
    November 28, 2007
    cardslinger29
    OK Now I know what curling is. I'd like to try it. I still can't believe it's an olympic sport. Oh, the movies was fun to watch too.

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Critic Reviews

Steven Rosen
September 20, 2002
Steven Rosen, Denver Post

It makes you believe the cast and crew thoroughly enjoyed themselves and believed in their small-budget film. Full Review

Peter Howell
March 14, 2002
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

Perhaps not since Nelson Eddy crooned his Indian Love Call to Jeanette MacDonald has there been a movie so unabashedly Canadian, not afraid to risk American scorn or disinterest. Full Review

David Grove
December 8, 2002
David Grove, Film Threat

The plot of the comeback curlers isn't very interesting actually, but what I like about Men With Brooms and what is kind of special is how the film knows what's unique and quirky about Canadians. Full Review

Christopher Null
October 22, 2002
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

Not completely loveable -- but what underdog movie since The Bad News Bears has been? -- but certainly hard to hate. Full Review

Sean Axmaker
September 26, 2002
Sean Axmaker, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Call this The Full Monty on ice, the underdog sports team formula redux. Full Review

Walter Chaw
September 26, 2002
Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central

Scores a few points for doing what it does with a dedicated and good-hearted professionalism. Full Review

Louis B. Hobson
September 20, 2002
Louis B. Hobson, Jam! Movies

This is a winning ensemble comedy that shows Canadians can put gentle laughs and equally gentle sentiments on the button, just as easily as their counterparts anywhere else in the world.

Shlomo Schwartzberg
April 21, 2002
Shlomo Schwartzberg, Boxoffice Magazine

Curling may be a unique sport but Men with Brooms is distinctly ordinary. Full Review

Brian Webster
March 19, 2002
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide

This isn't exactly profound cinema, but it's good-natured and sometimes quite funny. Full Review

Jason Anderson
March 18, 2002
Jason Anderson, eye WEEKLY

While much of the cast has charm -- especially Allodi and Nolden -- the performers are sunk by the film's primitive approach to the mechanics of comedy. Full Review

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