SummaryA journeyman comedian (Henry Phillips) is lured to L.A. by a TV producer (J.K. Simmons) who wants to make him a reality star. As reality sets in, he must decide whether his legacy will be to tell jokes for a living or become the butt of them. [Well Go USA]
Directed By:Gregori Viens
Written By:Henry Phillips, Gregori Viens
Punching Henry
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Generally Favorable
65
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Generally Favorable
7.0
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Generally Favorable
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Feb 23, 2017
75
It’s the kind of observational humor that instills a knowing chuckle and nod of the head, as opposed to an all-out chortle.
Mar 2, 2017
70
Phillips, who has the everyman look of a younger John Heard, is such a sympathetic sad sack throughout Punching Henry that it’s occasionally discomforting to watch what happens to him. But that is a major part of this low-key comedy’s charm.
Feb 23, 2017
70
The oddly sympathetic, low-key and funny Phillips gets deft support from his limber costars, including Sarah Silverman, Jim Jeffries, Mike Judge and Mark Cohen. Amusing songs too.
Feb 22, 2017
70
Well observed and sometimes hilarious, Punching Henry stands as a better film than The Comedian, but many fewer people will see it. That might be its truest punch line.
Feb 21, 2017
63
“Clown” and “Henry” are the same movie. But if an artist is someone who “pounds the same nail over and over again,” give it up for Phillips.
Feb 23, 2017
60
Mr. Phillips’s self-deprecating humor is amusing but not funny enough to give him the edge he needs to rise up and conquer.
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Nov 29, 2017
8
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
Production Company:
- Permut Presentations
- Kandoo Films
- Lola's Productions
- Tilted Windmill Productions
- Whitewater Films
Release Date:Feb 24, 2017
Duration:1 h 35 m
Tagline:Comedy isn't funny.
