Tommy Boy (1995)

Beautiful, moving film.

Absolutely Fantastic

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

A nice sentimental comedy about a rich kid named Tommy who will do anything to keep his father's factory in the family after his father does. Chris Farley and David Spade are a dynamic duo who play off each other extremely well you'd think they were real life brothers. The jokes are in the style of 90s SNL skits where the situations are over the top, simple and have a big pay off leaving your stomach hurting from laughing so hard. Some highlights are when they are going to be pulled over by the police, pretend bees are stinging them and get off scott free or when they pretend to be flight attendants to get a free lift to Chicago.Rob Lowe and Bo Duke are quite the team themselves as gold digging villains willing to do anything to make a quick buck. At first their relationship is a little gross until you found out they aren't really related.The music is a wonderful reminder of the time period and act as a character itself to the scene present. The story flows naturally without ever feeling slow or full and the jokes are refreshing to hear instead of today's where it nearly all vulgar.While black sheep will be my favorite, this feels like a great alternative sequel and delivers the goods. See it today.

No doubt about it, Tommy Boy is probably the best film that Chris Farley starred in. Directed by Peter Segal, & written by Bonnie and Terry Turner, produced by Lorne Michaels, and also starring former Saturday Night Live alumni, David Spade & Dan Aykroyd. The film tells the story of a the Man Child, Tommy Callahan (Chris Farley) whom must learn to grow up, fast, with some help from his co-worker, Richard Hayden (David Spade), so that he can be able to run his father, Tom Callahan Sr. (Brian Dennehy)'s auto-part-factory, before it's too late. Without spoiling the movie, too much, I have to say, the critics at the time, including Roger Ebert got it, all wrong. This road trip/ business movie wasn't horrible as the other 1990s SNL's cast-mates movies, not named Adam Sandler or Mike Myers. Yes, there is a lot of stereotypical fat man slapstick, mixed with low brow toilet humor, and some mean-spirited jokes, but most of the humor were indeed very funny. I laugh at every joke. Even if, some of the jokes seem to be "influence" or copy from the 1987 comedy classic "Planes, Trains & Automobiles." I think, the critics might had their heads up their butts, that day. It honestly, had a lot of depth, heart and emotional drama. You really do feel for the characters. Chris Farley as Tommy wasn't as annoying as it could had been. After all, the lazy fat man comedy gimmick can only go so far, before it get tiresome, but somewhat Chris Farley was able to pull it off. His character was somewhat a lovable dumb teddy bear. You see the character development, that Tommy goes, through to be a better person. Not only that, but you notice the fun chemistry between Chris Farley and his pal, David Spade, to the point, that they become somewhat known as a comedy duo. David Spade, really works best, as the straight man to Farley's odd behavior. Yes, his character was kinda a jerk-ass, but Richard evolves into somewhat of a Jerk with a heart of gold. So, it was fun to have him, along for the ride. The two find themselves in one ridiculous predicament after another, including my favorite moments, fat man in a little coat and them singing in the car. I really hope for more from there at the time, sadly, it was cut short, with Farley's passing. While, the two actors might fight at times. It's clear by Spade, that he kinda miss the guy. He will indeed, be missed, Spade from all of his fans. Anyways, I glad, this movie got success commercially and was Chris Farley's Breakout Role. It really deserves it. It was very well-acted. Even the supporting cast was memorable. Brian Dennehy look and act like he was having a blast. It's so unlike, the normal films, I see him, in. I love the sing and dance number, he had with Chris Farley in the wedding scene. Made me, very emotional to see him, go. Even Dan Aykroyd was somewhat funny in this film as slick salesman, Ray Zalinsky and he hasn't been humorous in years. Rob Lowe as the villain, Paul was also fun to watch. He really does have a comedy side, that I wish, he would use, more often. The only character, I kinda didn't like, is Bo Derek as Tommy Sr.'s wife, Beverly Barrish-Burns. She does nothing, but act like eye candy, nor does her character get any retribution, toward the end. It's pretty much, look like, she will get away scot-free, because of Ray. Anyways, besides that, this simple minded, laugh out loud comedy really has little flaws to me. Yes, the movie is full of plot clichés, but all of them, kinda work for this type of a film. Yes, it can be somewhat predictable, but I kinda like it, that way. This film, never goes too way, out of the meant of being too unrealistic, unless you count the attempted terrorist act, toward the end; then yeah, it might be a little too far-fetch. However, the pacing for this film made it flow fast and you hardly have time to question, such things. Even the music by composter, David Newman was amazing to listen to. I just wish they didn't used, too much of composter, James Newton Howard's score and George Fenton's score to 1993's 'Groundhog Day', way too much in this film. Despite that, it's really hard to hate this film. This film really stands the test of time. Its scenes, lines, and moments are very memorable. Overall: This good belly laugh of a movie is a blast to watch. Go see it, if you haven't.

I loved how Chris Farley (rip) played a clumsy fool to fall in love with. He even sang well with his on-screen father Brian Dennehy. Man, they should've had a band back then cause they pretty darn good singers! David Spade was also awesome in this. He's like this guy who pretends to be the serious guy at the beginning. However as you get use to him throughout the film, you would definitely think he's a natural comedian. He's never straight the way he talks. When he was drunk, it was hilarious that it peed my pants. Bravo Richard!I was so thrilled that they added in Dan Akroyd into this film. He has a perfect salesman voice. I wish he did ads like the ones he does on this. It would be better seeing him on TV adverts then seeing the same stupid ones nowadays. Plus he would be more famous then being an underrated actor.If you think this film wasn't funny, it wouldn't be normal....

Tommy Callahan III (Chris Farley) is a dumb good-natured klutz who finally graduates college after seven years. His father Big Tom Callahan (Brian Dennehy) owns a family auto parts empire in Sandusky, Ohio but it's not going well. Nevertheless, Big Tom is taking out new loans to start up a new brake pad factory and marrying Beverly (Bo Derek). Beverly's son Paul (Rob Lowe) is a jerk. Big Tom puts resentful Richard Hayden (David Spade) in charge of looking after Tommy. Tommy reconnects with former schoolmate and shipping manager Michelle Brock (Julie Warner). When Big Tom dies, the bank reneges on the promise loan until Tommy puts everything he owns on the line. Tommy goes on the road to sell brake pads with a reluctant Richard Hayden.Chris Farley is naturally adorable and a great physical comic. He exudes charm. David Spade is his perfect partner with his sarcastic superior manner. The movie excels when the duo is on the screen together. It doesn't work quite as well without both guys together. They are simply a hilarious team.