The Bathtub Man is able to overpower the "student film" vibe through charismatic filmmaking. It doesn't exactly look professional, but it's got enough fun shot selection and popular music to keep the audience engaged early on. Surprisingly, the acting is a strong point, especially from the lead himself, which you don't always see in short productions like this one. But where the film really makes strides is in its emotional core. It's sweet, and it actually tries to tug on the heartstrings. It may not try to say anything emotionally complex, but it doesn't need to in this format. Because of what it does try, it's successful at.

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The Bathtub Man follows a down-on-his-luck college slob who becomes determined to get his life back on track after using his remaining money to buy a disposable helper and surprising friend.

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