Comedy United States of America
A Futile and Stupid Gesture is a biographical comedy-drama film that dives into the life and career of Doug Kenney, co-founder of the iconic American humor magazine, National Lampoon. The film follows Kenney's journey from his early days at Harvard University, where he created the magazine with his friend Henry Beard (played by Domhnall Gleeson), to their move to Hollywood to expand their comedy empire.
The movie explores Kenney's brilliant yet often troubled mind as he revolutionizes humor through edgy and irreverent content that pushes boundaries. With the success of National Lampoon's magazine and radio show, Kenney becomes a comedic pioneer, introducing the world to a new breed of comedic talent like Bill Murray (Jonah Hill), Chevy Chase (Joel McHale), John Belushi (John Gemberling), and Gilda Radner (Lucie Guest).
However, despite his professional achievements, Kenney battles personal demons, struggling with drug addiction and the pressure to constantly deliver groundbreaking comedy. As he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the Hollywood system, Kenney starts to question the direction of his own life and the impact his work has had on society.
The film also delves into the creation of some of National Lampoon's most iconic projects, such as the film "Animal House" and the cult classic "Caddyshack." Kenney's turbulent relationship with the Hollywood industry and his own self-destructive tendencies are presented, culminating in a tragic and untimely end to his life.
Through a mix of comedy and drama, A Futile and Stupid Gesture showcases the rise and fall of Doug Kenney, shedding light on the chaotic and innovative world of National Lampoon and the lasting legacy it has left on American comedy.
The movie explores Kenney's brilliant yet often troubled mind as he revolutionizes humor through edgy and irreverent content that pushes boundaries. With the success of National Lampoon's magazine and radio show, Kenney becomes a comedic pioneer, introducing the world to a new breed of comedic talent like Bill Murray (Jonah Hill), Chevy Chase (Joel McHale), John Belushi (John Gemberling), and Gilda Radner (Lucie Guest).
However, despite his professional achievements, Kenney battles personal demons, struggling with drug addiction and the pressure to constantly deliver groundbreaking comedy. As he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the Hollywood system, Kenney starts to question the direction of his own life and the impact his work has had on society.
The film also delves into the creation of some of National Lampoon's most iconic projects, such as the film "Animal House" and the cult classic "Caddyshack." Kenney's turbulent relationship with the Hollywood industry and his own self-destructive tendencies are presented, culminating in a tragic and untimely end to his life.
Through a mix of comedy and drama, A Futile and Stupid Gesture showcases the rise and fall of Doug Kenney, shedding light on the chaotic and innovative world of National Lampoon and the lasting legacy it has left on American comedy.
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