A Futile and Stupid Gesture

  • 2018


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Positive Reviews 29
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Average Rating 3.2/5
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2.0
A sad story resistant to its own sadness, a meta biopic gleefully subverting some overdrawn tropes and playing others completely straight, A Futile An .. Av Club
2.5
In the way it handles both comedy and misery, I wish this movie was too. Rogerebert
3.0
However, the one thing its clever writing, solid performances, and adept direction cannot do is make its subject more likable than he actually was. Common Sense Media
2.0
A zillion comedy stars come together for a somewhat funny and largely conventional biopic about a very funny and wholly unconventional man. Indie Wire
2.0
This represents a level of masochistic narcissism the film doesnt come close to portraying with any insight. Variety
3.0
Rather than attempt a straight biopic focusing Kenney, Wain understands that the best way to honor Kenneys life is with a movie thats as hilarious and .. Collider
3.0
A Futile and Stupid Gesture captures that Kenney while respecting his mystery.Its not particularly illuminating, but its far from futile. Vulture
3.0
Its an interesting change of pace, and the final food fight is an inspired touch. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
And its to A Futile and Stupid Gestures credit that it manages to have a widespread appeal, and will likely be an enjoyable viewing experience for bot .. IGN
4.0
Forte is inspired casting, though, blessed with a disheveled preppy, proto nerd insouciance that somehow mixes charm, jerkishness and melancholy you f ..
3.1
The witty/profane office banter, the free wheeling brain storming that created unforgettable sight gags, the stage show Lemmings and the National Lamp .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
And there was the 2006 book, A Futile and Stupid Gesture, which paved the way for a new film adaptation, eschewing another documentary study of the hu .. Blu Ray
3.8
Wain and Michael Showalters screenplay hits virtually every plot point one has come to associate with the romcom genre, and its clear that the movie c .. Reel Film Reviews
1.5
Youll probably end up with a migraine, but youll stand a better chance of cracking a smile too. Decider
3.5
Indeed, its the only film I can ever remember culminating with a food fight at a funeral thats equally funny and sad. The Wrap
2.0
For after all is said and done, this film makes death seem like its fun. Reel Talk Reviews
2.0
This meta game might work if the tone remained farcical, but the ironic distancing makes it hard to get emotionally caught up in the sad story of Kenn .. Slate
3.5
It would be absurd to call this film anything approaching an authoritative account, but with its snappy pace, smart script and free wheeling style, it .. Flickering Myth
3.0
The Wet Hot American Summer director works hard to incorporate the zany tone of its subject into the movie. The Irish Times
2.0
A Futile and Stupid Gesture feels like a quick tour of a mans greatest hits that relies on his accomplishments, rather than any storytelling artistry, .. The Atlantic
3.5
Wain brings us into the party, and it looks like it wouldve been a glorious hang. Birth Movies Death
2.0
The films philosophy is much like Kenneys: everythings a goof, nothing matters, so shut up and laugh. Detroit News
4.0
A self described working class, Midwestern dork, Kenneys tale has a lot of familiar boy makes good in showbiz wrinkles to it. Cnn
3.0
Its a very Wain y move that delivers by the end, but not without struggling along the way.The issue is that the story isnt particularly funny, even if .. Consequence Of Sound
4.5
The result is a colorful, crazy, and occasionally tasteless movie. Ner Dist
2.5
Hes the tortured genius who cant handle success; hes the addict whose talents are ruined by substance abuse; hes the family man who drives the people .. Screen Crush
3.5
Here are our guides for the absolute best movies on Netflix, must see Netflix original series and movies, and the comedy specials guaranteed to make y .. Daily Dot
3.8
This is quite possibly the most self referential, inside jokey, look at how clever we are, off the charts Meta Movie Ive ever seen. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
But it fails to connect such simplified psychology with his unusually ticklish funny bone. Straight
3.8
Forte, Wain, and the rest of the cast do their best to honor the icon, and the result is an extremely fun meta comedy. Awards Circuit
4.5
The sad clown image may be a clich, but theres nothing trite about this movies handling of Kenneys story. National Review
4.0
A Futile and Stupid Gesture does right by the late genius of Doug Kenney. Cultured Vultures
3.1
They even joke about it mid movie.A Futile and Stupid Gesture recalls the rise of National Lampoon, the comedy magazine that inspired a generation of .. Hollywood Into To
2.5
All of the above, and all while covering too much ground, stepping on jokes and eventually falling prey to biopic formula. Mid West Film Journal
4.5
For a comedic biography, this film is frequently very maudlin and quite serious. Yahoo
2.5
It feels as though theres more telling than showing, so we never really get an accurate sense of what made Kenney so brilliant.
3.5
At this rate, were probably no more than five years away from Netflix livestreaming the entire Sundance Film Festival.Will Forte, left, portrays Natio .. Review Journal
3.0
The sometimes goofy and oftentimes playfully irreverent retelling of Doug Kenneys life story seems to fit the man well. Screen Zealots
4.0
But A Stupid and Futile Gesture is an unlikely gem thats absolutely worth a look. Bilal: A New Breed of Hero a Unique Animated Film.B Bilal: A New Bre .. Splice Today
4.5
The film doesnt shy away from acknowledging how shabbily Kenney treated the people who loved him, although its pretty glib about the sexist and racist .. CNET
3.0
A Futile and Stupid Gesture doesnt even deserve to carry the The Social Networks books. Matt Pais



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