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Poms

2019 · STX · Theatrical

FAIL

Summary

Martha moves to a retirement community after a cancer diagnosis and decides to start a cheerleading squad. The new friendships push her to reengage with life on her own terms.

Why it fails

Are they allowed to live?

Terminal diagnosis becomes inspirational last-act empowerment premise.

Does the medical reality hold up?

Medical treatment/prognosis are simplified for feel-good comedy.