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Before his death, comedian Chris Farley made a pair of surprisingly successful comedies that teamed him withSaturday Night Livecolleague David Spade. Their relationship in each film was pretty much the same, but then so was Abbott and Costello's or Laurel and Hardy's (not that Farley and Spade are in their league). InTommy Boy, Farley plays the ne'er-do-well son of a successful auto parts manufacturer (Brian Dennehy). When Dad drops dead just after marrying a young new wife, it's up to Tommy (aided by sarcastic bean-counter Spade) to rescue the company by taking over for his father.Black Sheepfeatures a slightly different plot: This time, Spade is hired by Farley's brother (Tim Matheson), a candidate for governor, to keep Farley (an accident-prone buffoon) out of sight until after the election. Farley has a likable quality that is exploited by continuous slapstick centered on his clumsiness, both physically and socially.--Marshall Fine
"I'm picking up your sarcasm" This is one of the best movies to come from any of the cast members of Saturday Night Live. Chris Farley and David Spade are an amazing comic duo and it's a terrible shame that we only got to enjoy two of their movies before Farley's untimely passing.
Tommy Boy has not become a comedy favorite among fans of this particular genre due to the storyline... It's because of the performances and the undeniable chemistry between Farley and Spade. Chris Farley goes all out, as he always did, with his physical comedy - while David Spade stuck to his guns as the sly, sarcastic character who prefers picking people apart with his commentary. They compliment each other very well and their interplay is hilarious throughout the movie.
There is nothing amazing about the story, but there is something about the way it's done that will win you over. There are countless lines in this movie that have lived on and been quoted over the years...
The "Holy Shnike" Edition comes with tons of extras on a bonus disc (and at Best Buy, you also get a really cool Tommy Callahan bobble-head doll as part of an exclusive offer). There is some really excellent behind-the-scenes footage on the bonus disc that gives you more insight into the comic pairing of Farley and Spade, as well as a look at the life of Chris Farley. Great material.
Highly recommended!
"FAT GUY IN A LITTLE COAT" 10 STARS!!!!!! The title shows the new hit single on MTV. JK, but this is the definitely the funniest movie I have seen in years, I laughed myself off the couch when I was watching the seen where the hood flew up and when Tommy [Farley] was singing, "Fat Guy In A Little Coat". ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS. THIS IS NOT RENTAL MATERIAL, one of the funniest movies ever made, I gurantee it. GRAB YOUR COPY today and be sure to remember to say;
"LUKE, I AM YOUR FATHER" with a fan next time, it enchances the SOUND!!!!!!Tommy Boy "did I hear a niner in there were you calling from a walkie talkie" " No it was cordless" The movie that I would really recommend seeing this semester is Tommy Boy, directed by Peter Segal. This movie is about a college student who after 7 years finally gets out and heads home. When he gets home he father offers him a job in he auto parts factory. The factory is very tight on money because they are trying to open a new brake pads division. When Tommy Boy arrives at home he comes to meet what will be his new mom. After some turmoil in the family Tommy Boy has to make a road trip around the midwest trying to sell the new brake pads to save the company. I would strongly recommend seeing this movie it will keep you laughing till the end.
