Wikipedia article
'Dumbbells' is a 2014 comedy film directed by Christopher Livingston and starring Brian Drolet, Hoyt Richards, Mircea Monroe, Jaleel White, Taylor Cole, Jay Mohr, Tom Arnold, Laura Ashley Samuels and Andy Milonakis, with a rare film appearance by Nancy Olson (her first film in 17 years). The film saw a limited release on January 10, 2014.[ The film also marks the film debut of singer Frenchie Davis.][[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/voices-frenchie-davis-make-feature-217940 The Hollywood Reporter]] The film received generally negative reviews from critics.
Synopsis
Chris Long is an ex-NCAA basketball player turned trainer who finds a new purpose when his gym's new owner, Jack, unleashes a lucrative plan to turn the neglected business into a reality show. When Chris' co-workers resist this new direction, he and Jack form an unlikely alliance that allows them to face the demons of their pasts and ultimately, save the gym's future.
Cast
* Brian Drolet as Chris Long
* Hoyt Richards as Jack Guy
* Jaleel White as The Leader
* Mircea Monroe as Kim Hertz
* Taylor Cole as Rachel Corelli
* Frenchie Davis as Venus
* Carl Reiner as Donald Cummings
* Nancy Olson as Bianca Cummings
* Jay Mohr as Harold
* Olivia Taylor Dudley as Heather
* Michael Ray Bower as Erwin
* Laura Ashley Samuels as Candy
* Valery M. Ortiz as Missy
* Andy Milonakis as Rusty
* Tom Arnold as Daddy
* Fabio Lanzoni as Himself
* Jason Scott Jenkins as Dre Lincoln
Reception
Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a score of 14% based on 7 reviews, with an average score of 2.52/10.[[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dumbbells/ Rotten Tomatoes]] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 24 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".
'Dumbbells' attracted media attention in France in January 2016, when Netflix released a dubbed version of very low quality. The French version, which had been recorded in South Africa by non-professional actors, was called "the worst dubbing in history".[[http://mobile.lesinrocks.com/2016/01/14/actualite/dumbbells-le-film-le-plus-mal-double-de-lhistoire-on-est-des-amateurs-11798105/ Une voix de "Dumbbells", le film le plus mal doubl de l'histoire, raconte: "c'tait compltement amateur"], 'Les Inrockuptibles', 14 January 2016] Netflix reacted to the negative reception by removing the film from its French platform[[http://www.20minutes.fr/insolite/1765831-20160114-video-dumbbells-film-plus-mal-double-histoire Dumbbells, le film le plus mal doubl de lhistoire], '20 Minutes', 14 January 2016] and ordering a redub by Titrafilm studio.[[http://www.journaldugeek.com/2016/02/03/dumbbells-netflix-nouveau-doublage/ Dumbbells Un nouveau doublage command par Netflix], 'Journal du Geek', 3 February 2016]
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