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Post by them1ghtyhumph on Oct 23, 2018 3:18:36 GMT
Watching it again right now.
It's just Candy playing Candy, but there is something special about this movie.
Anyone have opinions or thoughts on this movie?
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Post by ck100 on Oct 23, 2018 3:29:04 GMT
I like it. I wouldn't say Candy is just playing Candy.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Oct 23, 2018 4:10:16 GMT
I don't think Candy ever just plays Candy.
That said … this is not my favorite John Candy film.
He plays the role fine but I just don't like the character he is playing very much.
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Post by ck100 on Oct 23, 2018 4:13:32 GMT
I don't think Candy ever just plays Candy. That said … this is not my favorite John Candy film. He plays the role fine but I just don't like the character he is playing very much. Well the character is supposed to be somewhat unappealing. A 40-year old bachelor that has no job, doesn't want a wife/kids, hangs with trashy people, etc. |
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Post by BATouttaheck on Oct 23, 2018 4:19:42 GMT
ck100 Ya I know he's supposed to be unappealing .. and he does not appeal to me so I guess the writers did their job !  I like John Candy but not Uncle Buck !
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Post by ck100 on Oct 23, 2018 4:23:08 GMT
ck100 Ya I know he's supposed to be unappealing .. and he does not appeal to me so I guess the writers did their job ! I like John Candy but not Uncle Buck ! I guess it feels weird then to watch a movie when you don't like the main character. lol. But then again, an actor's charisma and talent can carry the day. |
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Post by them1ghtyhumph on Oct 23, 2018 4:44:07 GMT
Have you ever heard the John Candy/Chevy Chase story
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Post by ck100 on Oct 23, 2018 4:54:42 GMT
Miles: Who's gonna take care of us?
Cindy Russell: Mr. and Mrs. Neville.
Miles: Is that a joke?
Cindy Russell: You don't like the Nevilles?
Miles: Their dog's a ball sniffer.
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Post by twothousandonemark on Oct 23, 2018 4:57:46 GMT
I think it is probably his finest movie this side of Planes Trains & Automobiles. Alas, that dank 80's vibe to it has always kinda been a turnoff. The rebel punk wannabe teen girl cliché was stale.
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Post by James on Oct 23, 2018 8:56:38 GMT
The only standalone Candy film I’ve seen. Classic comedy.
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Post by Marv on Oct 23, 2018 9:29:59 GMT
I’ve always loved it. There’s so many moments...Buck with the principal...bowling...you know what a hatchet is?...ever hear of a tune up?...get in your mouse, and get outta here!
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Post by Spike Del Rey on Oct 23, 2018 13:29:41 GMT
My favorite John Candy movie, and I like most of his stuff. I get teary-eyed at that closing shot of him, he left us far too soon.
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Post by ck100 on Oct 23, 2018 14:08:16 GMT
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Post by politicidal on Oct 23, 2018 16:20:36 GMT
It's fine. Kind of standard 80s fare but it's got some heart to it.
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Post by petrolino on Oct 23, 2018 17:07:46 GMT
One of my favourite comedies.
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