Punching Henry

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FRANK P This is a venal film about humanity's venality. That the LA Times, SF Chronicle, Village Voice and The Observer could give it a thumbs up, staggers me. Every minute of this sad sack film about a sad sack comic is predictable. Also amazing is that four or five talented and well-loved comics and actors could not resist passing it up. "Punching Henry" is cleverly and professionally written, acted and shot. It is also heartless, repetitive, unimaginative and manipulative. I already mentioned "predictable," which is it's most salient characteristic. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" makes us cringe and laugh. "Henry" just made me cringe. Take my wife, somebody, please, badda boom. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/24/20 Full Review Audience Member Was expecting a dressed-up remake of Punching The Clown, and dressed-up remakes can have mixed results. Making this a sequel instead of mining the exact same material is the best choice they could have made. It keeps the earnest awkwardness that worked in PtC, and a much stronger supporting cast helps it land (Tig Notaro in particular). Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review chris n Loved it, this movie has original, self-deprecating comedy in abundance with plenty of laugh out load moments. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review harrison r Very watchable and occasionally funny meta-story. Good cameos and guests. Even some of his songs were somewhat funny. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The tale of a talented loser! I haven't seen 'The Clown', but 'Henry' was so awesome. It was like only a better version of 'Inside Llewyn Davis'. A small film like this going un-noticed is common, but I want you to check it out. It's not just that, but it was totally underrated as well. Believe me, it will be one of the best B movie you would ever see. Henry Phillips is a stand-up comedian-come-musician. He has lots of stage hits, but still not yet there as successful as one would consider. Suddenly he hits the chord, that he's been chosen to be in a television show of his own. If it all goes as they say, he will be a famous person in the nation. But this tale takes place in the meantime, telling us what is his usual life and how he manages it. I did not like it straight away. The opening was average, but from the mid part to the rest of the film, it turned out better with every twist. It all went so fast and ended. Henry was really cool. Now I want to see the previous part too. JK Simmons, Sarah Silverman and other were also good in their small parts. Surely I highly recommend it! 8/10 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Guy sacrifices his comic career to artistic integrity. Mildly funny throughout with more than a few flat spaces & cringe moments. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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