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Punching Henry

Hapless satirical songwriter Henry Phillips is lured to LA when a veteran TV producer decides to make a show about the life of a loser. As reality sets in, he must decide whether his legacy will be to tell jokes for a living or become the butt of them.
Keywords:  #Gregori Viens #Henry Phillips #J.K. Simmons #Punching Henry #Tig Notaro
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New York Times
February 23, 2017
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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Movie Nation
February 19, 2017
Still hapless, still deadpan, still cute...But if you saw "Punching the Clown" there's no compelling reason to see its sequel.
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Common Sense Media
March 07, 2017
Glum but smart comedy has some mature material.
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Variety
February 24, 2017
Sharply observed and understatedly amusing ...
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SF Weekly
February 23, 2017
Punching Henry features a fantastic supporting cast of comedians... and Phillips' low-key yet undeniable charisma keeps it from landing squarely in the Sad Bastard genre it otherwise circles, as does the fact that it's genuinely funny.
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Village Voice
February 22, 2017
Well observed and sometimes hilarious ...
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Cinemalogue.com
February 24, 2017
The result is endearing but also an incisive look at redemption and the fringes of fame.
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Los Angeles Times
February 23, 2017
The knowing satire "Punching Henry" may not amount to a lot in the end, but getting there is lots of fun.
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San Francisco Chronicle
February 22, 2017
It's the kind of observational humor that instills a knowing chuckle and nod of the head, as opposed to an all-out chortle.
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Under the Radar
February 28, 2017
There's an endearing weariness to Phillips' persona. He's about as close to a punching bag as a person can get for much of the film.
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New York Observer
February 28, 2017
The comedy in the film is biting and acerbic and sharply drawn from real life.
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