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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5030305511890
Format: PAL
Label: Contender Entertainment Group
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1
Manufacturer: Contender Entertainment Group
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Contender Entertainment Group
Region Code: 2
Release Date: January 21, 2008
Running Time: 100 minutes
Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
Theatrical Release Date: 2006

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
It's been a while since the dependable Australian movie industry served up another of the quirky, enjoyable comedies it became famed for in the 1990s. But Kenny proves that there's no shortage of talent down under, with a well put together marriage of comedy and drama that pays off handsomely.

The film is a spoof documentary surrounding plumber Kenny Smyth, played by Shane Jacobson. Building its character up carefully and diligently, Kenny then takes us through the lows (unpleasant father, equally unpleasant ex-wife, not altogether pleasant job), and then better days. These come when Kenny heads off to the International Pumper & Cleaner Expo in America, and while we won't spoil what happens here, it's a well-told, rounded story that emerges.

There are plenty of reasons to like Kenny, and its lead actor is one of the main ones. Shane Jacobson's performance is strong and engaging, capturing the optimistic outlook of the central character very well. The film is then directed by Shane's brother, Clayton, and his work too is full of promise. Mock documentaries haven't been scarce in recent times, yet the two Jacobsons nonetheless carve out a warm and engaging story within the confines of the genre.

Kenny isn't a film without a couple of problems, and there are a couple of lulls that come with the journey. But it's a film with a rounded central character who you'll laugh at, care about, and ultimately, enjoy spending time with. An easy recommendation. --Jon Foster




Rating: - Suprisingly funny
This is a really great film!

I was expecting a very poor comendy loaded with poor toilet humour(parden the pun) what I got was well thought out jokes that seemed perfectly natural coming from the character.

The character of kenny is really well acted and scripted. The comments and actions make him a really likable character that happily goes about a less than desirable job taking pride in his work despite the disproval of his father and brother.

I am not usually ... Read More

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Rating: - Kenny
I'm not a regular cinema goer and generally dislike profanities but this was the funniest film I've seen for many a year. I was not influenced by the fact that it's an Australian movie and I'm an Australian resident because it was so true. I was convinced that Kenny was the real 'dunny man'. Quite frankly - hilarious!

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Rating: - Hilarious!
This film had me laughing from start to finish. The acting is so good I wasn't sure at times if it was real life or not. In my opinion, anyone who can't see the funny side to this film needs to take a chill pill. Will definately watch again.

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Rating: - Childish but entertaining
Entertaining but a little puerile. Don't watch it when eating your supper. Very funny after a couple of beers.

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Rating: - Pleasantly surprised!

Who would've thought that a low-budget mockumentary about an Australian plumber would be the sleeper hit of the summer?

Kenny is the perfect remedy for a summer of disappointing blockbusters.

Buy it to watch on a rainy day, for a bit of 'movie sunshine'.

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