Stars: Shane Jacobson, Chris Davis, Alf Scerri, Travis Golland, Hayley Preusker, Saxon Fuller, Thomas Uerata, Glenn Preusker

Director: Clayton Jacobson

Summary: A look at the life of Kenny Smyth, an optimistic and enthusiastic waste management plumber at specialist company Splashdown who installs portaloos at various functions in Australia.

A mock documentary that takes a look at the life of Kenny Smyth (Shane Jacobson), an optimistic and enthusiastic waste management plumber at specialist company Splashdown who installs portaloos at various functions in Australia. As well as having to contend with spending his days in sewage, Kenny also has to deal with a horrible ex-wife, a disappointed father who refers to him as a 'turd burglar', and bizarre co-workers. Kenny endures various terrible situations in his life with a cheery optimism, until his luck changes when he is sent on a business trip to the International Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville and becomes involved with an airline stewardess. Director Clayton Jacobson and his brother Shane wrote the script to this engaging and sweet natured comedy that features several classic one-liners and manages to avoid showing the details of Kenny's job. While the mock documentary genre has been fine tuned by Christopher Guest (BEST IN SHOW) and Ricky Gervais (THE OFFICE), KENNY is a hilarious and endearing addition.

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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

Aspect Ratio:	16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	11 bonus scenes, Lifting The Lid featurette, UK trailer
Year:	2006
Release Date:	January 21, 2008
Runtime:	100 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	S O F 51189
Keywords:	English, Comedy, General, Kenny
Genre:	Comedy