Got quite a kick out of it. Seeing Shelly Long and Lynda Carter again was a treat. I thought the whole production was well done. Probably classed as an independent movie, it surpassed all my expectations. One of the reasons for the review was to add a viewpoint to the 1s and 10s. It's not a 10 but it is far, far from a 1.
The seller for me was the setting and the characters. These are real characters in real settings, not "movie people." I could buy in to the story quite easily because you've sorta known people like this or lived some it yourself if you're an average Joe or Jill. That's what makes it fun. The reality. But there is a tongue in cheek feeling to it as well. They're definitely winking at you as they run the story by you. I like noir and this is a modern take.
And the script and the production value and the acting were all great for the story conveyed.
Probably a 7 1/2. If you like this type of thing, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Worth a look, for sure.
The Cleaner
2021
Action / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
The Cleaner
2021
Action / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Plot summary
Buck Enderly's life hasn't worked out the way he planned. He's a middle-aged house cleaner living with his mother, whom he must care for after she suffers a debilitating injury. When Buck takes on an eccentric new client, he gets roped into a side job locating her estranged son. With the help of his twenty-something neighbors, Buck tracks down the disturbed young man. But then in another twist of fate, he finds himself an accomplice to a violent crime. Now Buck must hide the truth from his family, including his younger brother - a local police officer.
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Quite good noir detective style tongue in cheek shaggy dog w/ throw back stars
Slow but watchable
Just a drama about someone looking for someone. Its not that bad but might be boring to anyone looking for action. The actors were ok. The plot was well paced. The characters were relatable. Not not much action, but watchable.
Sometimes alone is better
Buck Enderly (King Orba) has a house cleaning business he took over from his aging mother (Shelley Long) after he was terminated as an RV salesman. His mother lives in a trailer and he lives in an RV nearby. He has a bicycle that he uses for work and rides with no helmet or license. He is contacted by Carlene Briggs (Lynda Carter) as we discover she is a good singer and a lousy mother. She pays Buck to locate her son Andrew (Shiloh Fernandez) claiming she was tumors and not long to live. Andrew is not the nicest guy in world.
This was a drama that kept waiting for something to happen and when it did it wasn't worth waiting for. The acting was good, but like real life, it is mostly boring.
Guide F-word. No sex or nudity.