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Tommy Boy
1995
After Tommy (Chris Farley) barely graduates from college, he returns home to the midwest where his father (Brian Dennehy), the owner of an auto parts factory, immediately employs his dumber than dumb son. While Tommy was away at school, his father had fallen in love with a beautiful woman (Bo Derek) and now desires to marry her... Read more
| Starring | Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek |
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| Director | Peter Segal |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (5)
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Chris Farley's tragic career closely mirrored that of John Belushi's: fame on Saturday Night Live, an aversion to healthy pursuits and a young death at the age of 33. But Farley never had the Blues Brothers or Animal House-style success of his more famous contemporary, and most of his films disappeared quickly from view. This is about the best of the bunch, a big, dumb comedy about Farley's attempts to save the family business from gold-digger Bo Derek. His Saturday Night Live partner David Spade is an ideal foil, there's a helping hand from Belushi's old chum Dan Aykroyd and Rob Lowe gets another chance to send himself up (à la Wayne's World). Subtle it ain't, but there are enough gross moments to raise a few belly laughs.
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A farce that grows increasingly dim as two television comedians (from Saturday Night Live) flounder helplessly with a witless, cliché-ridden script.
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"...Rowdy, rambunctious, sweet-natured....Farley and Spade take off like rockets....TOMMY BOY is a good belly laugh of a movie..."
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
Like 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' - only funnier!
Similar to the John Candy / Steve Martin film 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' this is about a nerdy straight man and a funny 'big' bloke on the road, who start off as enemies but end up as best friends - awwwww! It's much better than the aformentioned film, and it's a shame that Chris Farley is no longer with us - he's absolutely hilarious in this.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
brill
chris farley is reaaaallly funny in this film, by far the best one he was in
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Slapstick genius
If you like your slap stick comedy, this is a must view. The story's a bit immature but sweet. And Spade and Farley together are just genius. Perfect to cheer you, mindless viewing pleasure.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
brill
chris farley is reaaaallly funny in this film, by far the best one he was in
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Enjoyable
Very enjoyable film..
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
Like 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' - only funnier!
Similar to the John Candy / Steve Martin film 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' this is about a nerdy straight man and a funny 'big' bloke on the road, who start off as enemies but end up as best friends - awwwww! It's much better than the aformentioned film, and it's a shame that Chris Farley is no longer with us - he's absolutely hilarious in this.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
brill
chris farley is reaaaallly funny in this film, by far the best one he was in
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Slapstick genius
If you like your slap stick comedy, this is a must view. The story's a bit immature but sweet. And Spade and Farley together are just genius. Perfect to cheer you, mindless viewing pleasure.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Enjoyable
Very enjoyable film..
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
classic Farley
A sweet, feelgood and harmless comedy. Tommy is a classic goofy but well meaning son of a carparts tycoon. He has to take over the family business on his father's demise and whereas he may be well laden with brawn he is lacking in brain. The ever obnoxious and camp-as-christmas David Spade does nothing for the film, but Chris Farley comes out with his speedballing, slapstick routine and carries the film through. A very aged Bo Derek plays the part of a money grabbing old floozy accompanied by Rob Lowe and add to the comedy.
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REALLY FUNNY
Im not much of a cheesy American comedy fan but I love this film. Wills delivery is just brilliant. Nice easy going film to have a laugh to.
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stop thinking and order this
this is the most funnist film i have seen for a very long time , slapstick comedy that will make you wet your pants . just like me
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tommyboy
chris farley at his best and david as a good sidekick
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tommy boy
my boyfriend wanted to watch this one it wasnt till i started watching i realised id seen it before but what a good film full of laughs and i do like jack black so yes a deffinate one to watch you wont be dissapointed
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- bratz from Kidderminster
- Posted 29 Aug 2009 12:25
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3 out of 16 people found this review helpful
Ive gave this a 0 as i didn't watch it ,this was not picked by us .So feeling a bit angry about this.
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Critics' reviews (5)
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Chris Farley's tragic career closely mirrored that of John Belushi's: fame on Saturday Night Live, an aversion to healthy pursuits and a young death at the age of 33. But Farley never had the Blues Brothers or Animal House-style success of his more famous contemporary, and most of his films disappeared quickly from view. This is about the best of the bunch, a big, dumb comedy about Farley's attempts to save the family business from gold-digger Bo Derek. His Saturday Night Live partner David Spade is an ideal foil, there's a helping hand from Belushi's old chum Dan Aykroyd and Rob Lowe gets another chance to send himself up (à la Wayne's World). Subtle it ain't, but there are enough gross moments to raise a few belly laughs.
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A farce that grows increasingly dim as two television comedians (from Saturday Night Live) flounder helplessly with a witless, cliché-ridden script.
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"...Rowdy, rambunctious, sweet-natured....Farley and Spade take off like rockets....TOMMY BOY is a good belly laugh of a movie..."
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When auto magnate Tommy Snr (Dennehy) dies in the arms of his scheming new bride (Derek), she persuades the board to... read more on Time Out
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"...Farley and Spade are very funny....Check out Farley to see a master at work..."
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