Punching the Clown
Release Date: October 22, 2010 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
62
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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75
New York PostKyle SmithOct 22, 2010
See his movie now, brag about your discerning taste for undiscovered talent later. Read full review
75
MovielineMichelle OrangeOct 20, 2010
The result is a shaggy rise-and-fall story that is deceptively well-wrought, playing at times like an extremely hip, deep-access concert film. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckOct 21, 2010
Although its sendup of L.A.'s shallow, self-absorbed show business culture is not exactly revelatory, the film does deliver solid laughs, many of them thanks to Philips' wittily provocative, surprisingly hostile confessional ditties. Read full review
60
New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanOct 22, 2010
Every aspiring performer will appreciate Gregori Viens' unassuming comedy, which cheerfully skewers industry pretensions and media-fueled trends. Read full review
60
The New York TimesMike HaleOct 21, 2010
Holding things together are Mr. Phillips's quiet charm and his songs, which really are funny. Read full review
60
Village VoiceAaron HillisOct 20, 2010
Punching the Clown mirrors Henry's act: a minor triumph whose cult following doesn't yet know it exists. Read full review
60
Time OutEric HynesOct 20, 2010
While never uproarious, Punching the Clown exudes the clever, warped sincerity of its star, eschewing uppercuts for a series of playful jabs. Read full review
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