Henry Fool (1998)
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Cast
as Henry Fool
as Simon Grim
as Fay
as Mary
as Mr. Deng
as Warren
as Gnoc Deng
as Angus James
as Father Hawkes
as Officer Bunuel
as Ned
as Officer Bunuel
as Amy
as Laura
as Vicky
as Pearl (age 7)
as Pearl (age 14)
as Go-Go Dancer No. 1
as Go-Go Dancer No. 2
as Afternoon Table Dancer
as Steve
as Barry
as Newspaper Reporter
as Woman Outside Store
as Anchorman
as Owen Feer
as Herself
as TV Reporter
as Young Woman in Library
as Girl in Library No. 1
as Girl in Library No. 2
as Girl in Library No. 3
as Doctor
as Nurse
as Patty the Bartender
as Bill
as Lawyer
as Concierge
as Cop No. 1
as Cop No.2
as Airline Ticket Clerk
as Flight Attendant Lucy
as Angry Customer
as Teenager at World of Donuts
as Teenager at World of Donuts
as Teenager at World of Donuts
as Teenager at World of Donuts
as Teenager at World of Donuts
Critic Reviews for Henry Fool
All Critics (28) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (25) | Rotten (3) | DVD (3)
it is as philosophical, political and pornographic as Henry describes his own work to be - an expansive comic book 'novel of ideas' all at once provocative and funny, which will come to be regarded as Hartley's life work.
You watch, you are absorbed, and from scene to scene, Henry Fool seems to be adding up, but then your hand closes on air. I am left unsure of my response -- of any response.
Embracing Hartley's motifs, such as the vicissitudes of fame and fate, the film is sharply uneven, meditative and touching in moments but also pretentious and overlong; it's the last decent movie Hartley has made.
Has some good acting and ideas, but Hartley doesn't seem to know how to end the thing.
The complexities and weirdness of popular culture provide the backdrop for this black comedy about creativity, politics, publishing, and mentors.
In better sync with its content, but its story, too, of an individual living in a dumpster world trying to share what he knows and make it sing, is undeniably moving.
Audience Reviews for Henry Fool
I enjoy this film as much as Fay Grim, I will check out more of Hartley's films.
Super Reviewer
This is a pretty strange movie. From the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival Collection. Henry is a Garbage Man who life is invaded by some pretty wild souls. A Mother who is depressed, a sister who gives it up to everyone. I am still trying to figure out the plot. Others have rated this movie 4 or 5 stars and beats me why. 2 1/2 stars is best I'll give this one.
Super Reviewer
I watched Faye Grim before seeing this movie. Now, as I watched this first movie, it was very hilarious and well written. Hal Hartley directed a fine piece here with great actors and worked with a great screenplay. It had me laughing out loud at some parts, and the story was great. Great comedy.
Super Reviewer
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