cturbov
It is rare a modern comedy makes me laugh out loud. Punching the clown made me laugh through-out the film, and even when I have re-watched it I catch parts/references I hadn't picked up previously.The humor is clever and original, as is the plot. It is also a low budgetish film, which makes me appreciate it that much more.The plot cleverly intertwines Henry's adventures with his music bits, while he is interviewed by a DJ on the radio. I have been following Henry Philips since his hilarious you-tube series called Henry's Kitchen.The man is a comedic genius, on the likes of Nathan Fielder from Nathan for you with his subtleness.
chatless46
This is a comedic masterpiece, in the sense that I was coughing up phlegm throughout the film. The Village Voice called this the "funniest movie ever made about trying to hold on to one's artistic integrity in an image-obsessed world." That's one way to put it, but the writer should have added "...oh, and I was laughing so hard I crapped my pants".Henry Phillips is a great guitar picker and writes and sings like Roy Zimmerman, Bob Dylan, and Redd Foxx all rolled into one. OK, Loudon Wainwright too. The film depicts his plod through making a living as a...satiric folk singer-songwriter? That's exactly what he is, but the term has too many syllables for promoters and record company execs. Awkward encounters abound, some briefly tense, most hysterically funny. Ten stars.
swanwoods
Funny, heartfelt and deep. A good luck at life on the road, the art of entertaining and making a career in Hollywood. Henry is great and very deadpan funny. He is sweet guy and we come to care for him over the course of the film. Also, a good cast of funny side characters, everyone is properly subtle and not overblown. Not cliché or 'typcial Hollywood' this show is more independent, many of the stories are based off real life encounters. Great humor is found at the insanity of Hollywood life. Henry's songs are great too, he is dark and brutal and unflinchingly awesome. So yes, it is an indie film, but it is very well made and full of great moments. Recommended.
behzad29
This is the first review I'm writing on IMDb.That's because of the unreasonably low (6.6) rating this movie has on this website.This movie is easily one of the funniest movies I've ever seen.It contains a lot of good jokes and one liners in the songs as well as in the script. The atmosphere and character interactions are well thought out and authentic.But don't take my word for it.YouTube Henry Phillips (who plays himself in this movie) or Punching the Clown and you will see! Do not miss this clever and hilarious film!
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