Chris Pine's directorial debut, 'Poolman,' premiered last year at the Toronto International Film Festival and has faced harsh criticism. Despite reviews describing the film as a potential 'pile of sh*t,' Pine remains positive, claiming it is 'the best thing that's ever happened to me' and expressing his deep love for the film. 'Poolman' features Pine in a distinctive role inspired by '70s rock-climbing hippies and serves as a cinematic love letter to Los Angeles. The film includes a notable cast with Annette Bening, DeWanda Wise, and Danny DeVito among others.