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Punching Henry

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2017 · 98 min Comedy
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.

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Year 2017
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Gregori Viens
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (45 votes)

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The film constructs a painfully honest portrait of the modern entertainment industry, exploring the commodification of personal failure. It relies on Henry Phillips' dry, deadpan delivery and semi-autobiographical script to critique a system that often values vulnerability over virtuosity.

What lingers after the credits is a resonant question about artistic integrity. Those who tire of glossy Hollywood tales will find a refreshingly acerbic and relatable story about the cost of a dream. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gregori Viens

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