Punching the Clown

2010 "Comedy is often misunderstood."
7.2| 1h31m| en| More Info
Released: 22 October 2010 Released
Producted By: Viens Films
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Official Website: http://www.punchingtheclownmovie.com/
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A satirical songwriter comes to Los Angeles and puts his life's work in jeopardy.

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MusicChat It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.
BallWubba Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.
Plustown A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.
Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.
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.
Golden_era_ernie I decided to give this film a whirl since it is streaming now on Netflix and it was the funnest time I have had watching a film in a while. We were laughing through so much of this movie. It is a very clever movie and so much of it rings true (if you are living in Los Angeles at least) This film does not really have a dull moment in it, and I enjoyed the pace as the movie moves along pretty quickly. I really became a fan of Henrys during this film as his comedy routines/songs in the movie were hilarious.There is a scene involving a Bagel misunderstanding that just killed me and it was the most clever scene i have seen in a long while. I really appreciated this movie and will watch it again definitely. I recommend watching this film to any and all fans of the comedy genre and then go tell a friend to do the same.
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.
BrynnP I rented the DVD on netflix after reading some of the customer reviews and rottentomatoes. I laughed pretty much the whole way, except when I wanted to cry. It's a beautiful movie and also an intelligent comedy.This movie is so funny and sweet to me. It doesn't go for the same old jokes. Well, sometimes it looks like it's going there, but there's a surprise at the last minute and it takes you in a totally new and crazy direction. I could just watch this kind of humor forever.The weird folk songs are amazing. Not just funny, but really good songs. My roommate was eavesdropping from the kitchen and came in to join me during a funny song, even though we usually have incredibly different tastes in movies, especially comedy-wise.Just had a great evening. Try to see this movie with friends, especially if you're feeling down and you need a real pick-me-up.