Starring: Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek, Dan Aykroyd Directed By: Peter Segal Average Rating: Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: VHS Tape Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC Label: Paramount Number of Items: 1 Release Date: May 28, 1996 Running Time: 98 minutes Theatrical Release Date: March 31, 1995
Amazon.com: The late Chris Farley teams up with his Saturday Night Live pal David Spade for this road comedy about a perpetual screwup, Tommy Callahan Jr. (Farley), who tries to save the auto-parts store owned by his late father (Brian Dennehy). The latter's dry-witted number cruncher (Spade) reluctantly joins the loud, awkward, but well-meaning Tommy in the mission, which is threatened behind the scenes by his dad's widow (Bo Derek). The film is sporadically funny, but as with most movies starring TV comics, some vital energy in the stars seems unnaturally suppressed. Still, the film is worth a visit if you want to turn off your brain awhile. --Tom Keogh
The absolute funniest movie I have ever seen! This film is Chris Farley at the absolute top of his game. There are so many classic scenes in this film that it's too long to list. Notably hilarious are the "burning model car" and the "guarantee fairy" scenes. One can't help but laugh out loud at these scenes every time (I start laughing even before they start now!)
The team of Farley and Spade never worked better than in this film. Richard's (Spade) biting sarcasm plays perfectly to Tommy's (Farley) "buffoon with a heart of gold" (a character practically patented by Farley). Also wonderful are Brian Dennehy as Tommy's dad, Rob Lowe (in an inexplicably uncredited performance) as Tommy's scheming stepbrother, and the always professional Dan Ackroyd as auto parts czar Ray Zalinsky.
If you haven't seen this film, you're missing out. It's a must see!
BEES! BEES IN THE CAR!!!! Don't know what the title means? See this movie and you'll know all too well what I'm talking about. Unfortunately for myself I have not been well acquainted with the comedic extraordinaire who was Chris Farley (may you rest in peace big guy) outside of "best of" episodes for SNL. Equally fortunate for me though, I have a friend who, upon hearing that I've never seen Tommy Boy, decided not to rest until I have enjoyed this gem of a film. I was a little skeptical, after all this is the guy who on three occasions has nearly ended my short, yet fun, life. No need to be skeptical my friends, Tommy Boy is one hell of a comedy which stands toe to toe with any of the great comedies of the past or present.
Tommy Callahan is the son of a wealthy and respected auto sells man who has, unfortunately, punched his last ticket, as they say. With his families auto parts factory needing money in the worst way, Tommy (Farley) and Richard (David Spade), his childhood friend, set out on a road trip on which they will destroy Spades car (come on, must we always destroy the nice expensive car of the guy who obsesses over it?), kill a deer, see said dead deer come back to life and destroy the car some more, and beat each other senseless.
Like another great movie I recently saw, Juno, Tommy Boy is full of hilarious quotes and one liners (such as the one which I chose to be my title). The acting from all cast members is great, especially from Spade and Farley who truly make this movie great. Kudos to all involved in the making of this film. Although it wasn't the perfect comedy, it was sure as hell close. 4.5/5.
Replay value; EXTREMELY high.
Good This movie is downright hilarious. I still get sad watching this movie since Christ Farley's passing. David Spade is also one of my all time favorite comedians.
Awesome Chris Farley and David Spade at their best! Tommy boy keeps me laughing even the 25th time I've seen it. Debatedly even better than Black Sheep.
"I can get a good look at a T-bone..." Tommy Boy stars the late Chris Farley at his comedic finest with David Spade. He plays bumbling fratboy Tommy Callahan whose world is turned upside down when his father remarries and suddenly dies. Hilarity ensues when it is up to Tommy to save the company (which makes auto parts) and therefore the town. There are some classic one-liners and Farley was pretty agile for a big guy (the scene in the airplane bathroom is hilarious). Julie Warner is very likable as the small-town girl and Rob Lowe plays a weasel. Totally a hilarious movie without resorting to a lot of bathroom humor.
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